Ray Dillard Poet Prose

As I Recall - Introduction

As I Recall, is a collection of humorous and heartfelt short stories and poetry sharing moments from a life full of laughter and love. I have long wanted to record memories of my childhood for family and friends. But, I was so busy with life, I didn't take the time. I'm older now, and have even more to share. And, I'm a grandfather who feels a desperate need to preserve memories of his life for another generation. Early in the process, I discovered more than a need to leave something for the family. I found a new voice that was filled with colorful and descriptive passages to deliver my messages. The voice has an understanding of the human spirit base upon experiences as a son, brother, friend, husband, father and teacher.
   I hope you find this book entertaining, compassionate and as much fun to read as it was to write. Maybe it will inspire you to write a book of your own.

Ray Dillard
May 19, 2013

This is the introduction from my book. It is available online from numerous bookstores in soft cover, hardback and ebook formats. Look it up and read sample stories to find out if the introduction is adequate.  RAY

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Carrie Richards June 17, 2013 at 12:58 PM I am not surprised to see this on the winner's list!! Congratulations, Ray !!

Judy Konos June 17, 2013 at 11:44 AM Thank you for entering my contest. There were many good writings but they were not Introductions

Carrie Richards May 27, 2013 at 9:03 AM Not only have you used the perfect introduction for the contest, but so wonderful to use your real experience as an author. As one who has read so many of your recollections, I would be one of the first to highly recommend this heartwarming collection of memories! What a wonderful legacy you will leave for the future generations!!

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2013 at 2:49 PM sorry, my memory is so bad. I seem to recall thar "recall" was in the title of what I read of yours!!

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2013 at 2:48 PM oh my gosh, you used an actual introduction you already had!! I was thinking of imagining a novel I might write and just come up with an imaginary into for myself . Is this the book of yours that I Have? Or was that a different one? I know that one book of yours was very nice.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl May 23, 2013 at 11:18 AM All the best Ray xx

Karen Anglesey May 19, 2013 at 5:13 PM Good luck and congratulations on this fantastic endeavor.