Children's Book

January 16, 2026

Alas & Alack & What Was That?

I consider this story an object lesson in flying taught me by my three year old granddaughter. Ava, of the child tribe - a genuine upstart of humanity where commingled planes manifest in visions given her by the Mischiefs. Aviator Cornelia Corvidia Crow in this tale is a force of coincidence ripened in the girl-become-crowtégé in self discovery and expression.

WHO Indeed!

As the story progresses one things becomes clear; it's not just the dark creature outside the pages who is inclined toward mischief. A look of approval by another character may make you ask not just WHO but also WHO else?

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Rick Erickson

Storyteller

Rick is founder and contributing editor to A LIFE Story. His extensive work with biopharma has led to innovative clinical team trainings and contributions to early to late stage company successes.

Author and illustrator, Rick Erickson, has released his debut children's book, "Alas and Alak and What Was That?" inspired by, "fledgling crow" Ava, Rick's granddaughter.

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What's next on the drawing board for books by Rick?

A fabulous tail about the feather-brained world of a very eccentric Corvid.