Birds at the Post Office

Originally from Arlington, Virginia, Richard Lee Zuras has published two novels, "The Bastard Year" and "The Honeymoon Corruption" (both with Brandylane Publishers, Inc.). Writing poetry informed by confession, Richard has published poems in "Innisfree," "South Dakota Review," "Red Rock Review," "Confrontation," "Jabberwock Review," and "The Great American Wise-Ass Poetry Anthology." He teaches creative writing, film, and general education courses at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, located in northern Maine, where he has lived since 2001. In his spare time, Richard composes song lyrics for his sons' folk/rock band, matches wits with his stubborn dog, and contemplates moving his family to a warmer climate.