Michael Nicholas Richard was born in Saco, Maine in 1955, but has lived most of his life in New Bern, North Carolina.Michael Richard lives with his wife, Sherri, in New Bern. He draws inspiration for most of his work from the historical graveyards, churches, and stories from his hometown. Michael has two grown daughters, two young grandchildren as well as two dogs. The dogs never ask for money, but the daughters and grandchildren don't shed. They are all allowed on the couch.Richard is the author of a number of short stories in small press and mass market paperback formats. His novel BOGFOKE was the source for one of his more beloved stories earlier in his career.Michael Nicholas Richard has a new novel, TOBIT'S DOG, now available.