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"Richard C. Meehan, Jr. was born on July 18, 1960, near the end of the Baby Boom. His mother trained to be a nurse, and his father was a chemist. Richard grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The language of that time included comments such as ""Peace, man,"" ""Cool, baby,"" and ""Groovy!"" Televisions were black-and-white. The day's big news stories were the Vietnam War, the Peace Movement, and the lunar landings by NASA's Apollo spaceships. People of the era witnessed, with amazement, the advent of color T.V., air conditioning, and cordless phones. Young Americans saw the time as inspirational. Richard Sr. was an avid outdoorsman by hobby. He took his son along on many duck hunts and fishing trips into the historically significant Santee Swamp in the Low Country of South Carolina. The number and depth of Nature-based experiences provided by Richard Sr. and his hunting and fishing best friends were incredible. Nature, the best environment for learning and growth. In 1982, after graduating from Wofford, his hometown college, Richard Jr. became a full-time employee of Marko Janitorial Supply, his parents' business. Over the next thirty-eight years, he performed all jobs at the company but was primarily a marketing expert. Richard's writing appears in fiction and nonfiction magazines, e-zines, newspaper columns, and novels. He enjoys making music with his voice, the saxophone, and the piano. He lives in Spartanburg, S.C., with his wife, Renee, a teacher, and Indy, an antisocial indoor cat who has little to do with him, even though he feeds her daily."
"""Duck Tale is a touching family memoir, heartfelt and moving, reeking of South Carolina and Southern scenes. You'll love going huntin', fishin' and campin' with a smart, perceptive boy and his amazing father; you'll be enriched by the general hijinks that ensue. Highly recommended!"" K. G. McAbee, award-winning author ""Told with tenacity and backwoods grit, these humorous outdoor adventures are filled with life lessons and more than a few gut-punching truths. Fans of Patrick McManus will find Meehan's tales similarly authentic, full of rip-roaring misadventure, and strength of spirit."" J. Kirsch, author of The Princess Who Defied Kings ""I found Duck Tale to be an intriguing and delightful memoir full of rich detail, humor, and color. The story grabs the reader and runs on to the next compelling imagery. What a coming-of-age story! Thanks so much for the opportunity to read!"" Sarah Stockdale, avid reader ""When I read this, I felt like I had met these amazing characters, and now I wish I could meet them! The stories made me laugh, cry, and think. As a person who rarely reads a whole book, preferring shorter materials, that's saying something. Bravo!"" Steve Hoffman, Maintenance Supervisor ""Your dad would be proud. You captured our lives the way it really happened. I don't know how you did it, except that you grew up with a good father, my friend. Anyone that enjoys hunting, fishing, and the outdoors will love this book."" Dr. Alva S. Pack, III ""Riveting adventures! The book kept my attention from the start. It is well-written, and I appreciate the characters described and their mannerisms. As a person who enjoys being outdoors, the experiences along with pictures kept me thoroughly entertained throughout."" Edie Miller, Bookkeeper"
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