Author & Speaker
Richard Plinke
Richard Plinke brings stories to life with humor, wit, and an eye for the unexpected.
“If people listened to Richard Plinke, the world will be a much better place.”
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The Capricious Nature of Being
“The Capricious Nature of Being by Richard Plinke is a masterfully written collection of 11 stories that capture the unpredictable, often chaotic, and always fascinating essence of being human. Blending drama, humor, intrigue, and sharp satire, Plinke crafts a rich literary experience that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.”
Meghan Soderholm
The Capricious Nature of Being
“The Capricious Nature of Being by Richard Plinke is a masterfully written collection of 11 stories that capture the unpredictable, often chaotic, and always fascinating essence of being human. Blending drama, humor, intrigue, and sharp satire, Plinke crafts a rich literary experience that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.”
Meghan Soderholm
About Richard
A Storyteller’s Storyteller!
Richard Plinke is the author of five books. He has also written countless articles for various publications, most notably columns in several business journals. He graduated with high honors from Rutgers University, Camden College of Arts and Science with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, which explains how he ended up in advertising sales for over 40 years. Along the way, he worked for three fortune 100 conglomerates throughout the United States and Canada, founded and operated three media companies, trained countless salespeople and has been a much heralded motivational speaker. Mr. Plinke published three critically acclaimed books on sales in the Dragon series, and a hilarious collection of Facebook posts during the pandemic’s lockdown, titled COVID 19: House Arrest.
The Capricious Nature of Being is his first venture into fiction.
Mr. Plinke lives in the real Allentown, Pennsylvania (not the fictitious one in the song) with his wife, Terry, and dog, Luna.
Creative Library
The Capricious Nature of Being
A Collection of Various Stories
More Droppings from the Dragon
A Hitchhiker's Guide To Sales
Covid-19 House Arrest
Compilation of 48 Essays
From the Jaws of the Dragon
Sales Tales and Other Marginally Related Stuff
Dancing in the Cave of the Dragon
Adventures in the Wonderland of Sales
The Capricious Nature of Being
“Richard Plinke’s writing is humorous, entertaining and insightful. He’s a gifted storyteller and an accomplished wordsmith. Reading him is extremely enjoyable, and you just might learn a little about the world and yourself along the way. From his Dragon Tails to the story Uber in his new book, life’s lesson fill his pages with wisdom and perspective. Do yourself a favor and give Mr. Plinke a look—you won’t be disappointed. Definitely one of my favorite authors.”
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