Richard Robbins

Biography

Richard’s novels explore important moral questions such as the price of fame, the nature of loss and redemption, and the meaning of life, through the lens of family dynamics. He lives with his wife in New Orleans and New York City, near their adult children, and his work is infused with the flavor of those vibrant and unique cities.

Richard was named Louisiana Independent Author of the Year for 2020, and his works have won numerous awards, including Feathered Quill Book Awards and Readers’ Favorite Book Awards.

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Books

We Do What We Must
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 74,970. Language: American English. Published: January 13, 2023 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Historical » General
An immigrant Sicilian family triumphs over The Mafia in turn of the century New Orleans, just not in the way they'd planned. This fictionalized tale recounts the story of the true life Giacona family, who emigrated from Sicily to New Orleans in the 1890s. They came to the US to escape the influence of The Mafia, only to be confronted by the same challenges in the New World.
The Tormenting Beauty of Empathy
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 75,570. Language: American English. Published: April 5, 2021 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Religious
Hana, a young Guatemalan woman who fell mute from a childhood tragedy, flees the brutal Civil War ravaging her country in search of a better life in the United States. There, she settles into a peaceful life of embroidery and raising her child, a daughter who turns out to be... different... and special—the kind of special that soon draws worldwide attention, for the better and worse.
Panicles
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 84,780. Language: American English. Published: November 4, 2019 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Themes & motifs » Political, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Family sagas
Follow the fates of two families, one wealthy and powerful, the other blue collar, from a chance meeting at a Florida poolside, to the highest levels of politics and power. This sweeping saga of love, war, money, and power leaves each family weighing their duty to their family versus service to their country. It all leads to a fateful choice—a sacrifice—which could change the course of history.
Love, Loss, and Lagniappe
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 53,090. Language: American English. Published: November 5, 2018 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Inspirational
Dr. Drew Coleman's life is shattered by devastating news, causing him to go on a ten-year transcontinental journey of self-discovery. He meets a number of memorable characters along the way. In time, he discovers and explains the scientific basis for the meaning of life, and is finally found, or finds himself, setting the stage for a bittersweet and memorable ending.