Rick Henry Christopher
Bio
Writing is a distraction to fulfill my need for intellectual stimulus, emotional release, and soothing the bruises of the day.
The shattered pieces of life will not discourage me.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocalplusassist
Stories (255/0)
- Top Story - December 2023
Pay-It-ForwardTop Story - December 2023
This story is part of the Vocal + Assist Hallmark story challenge: The Phone Call It's a beautiful sunny Christmas Eve day in the suburban city of Orange, California. Nick was taking his brisk daily walk along the bike trail when his cell phone buzzed.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 months ago in Fiction
Blackbird Fly Chapter Eight
The Flight Academy "Mr. Amsbury, what inspires you to become a pilot?" "Thank you for asking, Miss Herschel. From a young age, I have had a fascination with flying. In grade school, I would sit on the lunch benches and watch the birds as they flew from the sky, beating their wings slowly with a full range of motion as they would gracefully land on the tabletops scouting around for food. I knew I wanted to be part of that world, gliding gracefully in the sky, feeling free, kissing the clouds."
By Rick Henry Christopher 5 months ago in Chapters
- Top Story - November 2023
Melodic Marvel: Unveiling the Enchanting World of Unusual Musical Instruments
I am a huge fan of music. Some people say my love for music teeters on obsession and they might quite be right. I started collecting records (yes, the old vinyl ones with pops and scratches) in 1972. I was 12 years old. By 1997 I amassed a collection of more than 17,000 record albums and more than 12,000 seven inch singles. At my peak of record collecting I owned 30,000 pieces of vinyl.
By Rick Henry Christopher 5 months ago in Beat
- Top Story - November 2023
A Six Pack of WritersTop Story - November 2023
Hi my name is Rick Henry Christopher On March 8, 2022 I created the Facebook group Vocal + Assist. I had been a creator with Vocal Media since May 25, 2021. That was during a very trying time in my life. It was a few months after I went through radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Shortly after that my mom began hallucinating pretty bad and ended up in the hospital. After that she required round the clock care having been diagnosed with dementia and Major Depressive Disorder. My brother and I taught ourselves how to care for my mom in this condition which also included the fact that she is completely blind and is now incontinent. Then my brother became sick only two months later and he passed away on January 31, 2021.
By Rick Henry Christopher 5 months ago in Writers
Oneg Tristán's Appearance on Ten Questions with Rick Henry Christopher
This interview is the companion piece to a youtube interview I did with Oneg Tristán. This interview and the youtube interview have different questions. The youtube interview hits on more personal topics. Combined they give you some insights on one of Vocal Media’s most loved creators.
By Rick Henry Christopher 5 months ago in Writers
The WINNERS of The Unreliable Narrator Literary Challenge
The Unreliable Narrator Challenge was a big success!!! We had 15 entries. Each story was a work of art and special in its own way. Each writer showed their unique abilities to connect with their readers and create scenarios and plot twists that intrigue and thrill.
By Rick Henry Christopher 5 months ago in Writers
- Top Story - November 2023
Rate-O-Rama: HallelujahTop Story - November 2023
Scroll down to see the new Rate-O-Rama Raffle Winner for October 2023. If you wish to receive a notice when the next Rate-O-Rama post is published please mention that you would like a notification in the comments section.
By Rick Henry Christopher 5 months ago in Beat
