Rick is a full-time author now after writing as a journalist, Catholic priest, Canadian NGO leader and political staff.
Dundurn Press is publishing his Soar, Adam, Soar on Feb. 2, 2019. The autobiography and biography on his late son, Adam, trace a remarkable "coming out, coming in, coming home" by Adam, and Rick's roller-coaster ride as parent. The unique story includes dozens of Adam's Facebook posts capturing his humor, courage and sunny ways. Listening, loving and acceptance --- gratitude in grief --- is where he invites readers.
After journalism studies, Rick worked for the Vancouver Sun. With a call to ministry, and after theology studies, he was a Catholic priest for 12 years in Northern Ontario. When he chose to marry, he worked as executive and communications coordinator for The Church Council on Justice and Corrections (NGO dedicated to healing justice, community safety). Rick capped his career working for three federal Members of Parliament in Canada.
He's discovered a love for writing short stories now as he continues research on several non-fiction books on faith, politics and his father's WW2 story as a :D-Day Dodger" in Italy.
He's also getting to know his characters in three works of fiction that will follow the non-fiction books.