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Richard R. Rose

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in Sevierville, TN, The United States

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Horror, Humor and Comedy, Science Fiction

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Richard R. Rose is the creator of the Wild-Eyed Southern Boyz, which features two unlikely friends/heroes Ricky Ryan Rue and Buford Bartholomew Boruff.
Richard R. Rose was born in Sevierville, Tennessee, and grew up in Knoxville and Maryville, Tennessee. He joined the Tennessee Army National Guard while in High School. He served in Field Artillery while attending Walters State Community College, Morristown, TN, where he obtained an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice.
After graduating from Walters State, he pursued a career in law enforcement. He served as a Reserve Officer with the Knox County Sherriff’s Department and later with the Maryville Police Department.
After his tour in the Tennessee Army National Guard, He joined the Army Rese Richard R. Rose is the creator of the Wild-Eyed Southern Boyz, which features two unlikely friends/heroes Ricky Ryan Rue and Buford Bartholomew Boruff.
Richard R. Rose was born in Sevierville, Tennessee, and grew up in Knoxville and Maryville, Tennessee. He joined the Tennessee Army National Guard while in High School. He served in Field Artillery while attending Walters State Community College, Morristown, TN, where he obtained an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice.
After graduating from Walters State, he pursued a career in law enforcement. He served as a Reserve Officer with the Knox County Sherriff’s Department and later with the Maryville Police Department.
After his tour in the Tennessee Army National Guard, He joined the Army Reserve in Civil Affairs. During this time, he began his full-time career as a Police Officer with the City of Alcoa, Tennessee. During his six years with the police department, he obtained his BS in Organizational Management at Tusculum University, Knoxville, TN.
After three years in the Army Reserve, He joined the Tennessee Air National Guard with the 134th Security Forces Squadron, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN. After four years in Security Forces, He left his law enforcement career to serve full-time in the Air National Guard.
During his active-duty service, he served in multiple special duties, including a tour as a Military Training Instructor (drill instructor). He currently serves as the Chief Master Sergeant in charge of the Air National Guard Training Liaisons at multiple training bases. He also obtained his master’s degree in Adult Education and Training from Trident University International.
Nearing his military retirement, Richard started writing his first book, Wild-Eyed Southern Boyz, an idea he had since his teens. Wild-Eyed Southern Boyz is the first book in a genre-bending series that combines horror, science fiction, fantasy, and comedy. These books include unique stories based on some of the author’s unique experiences. The adventures of Rue and his Sasquatch best friend, Buford, are just beginning.
Richard is retired from the Air Force and currently lives with his wife of 30 years, Patricia, and his Black Lab, Maggie, in Knoxville, TN.
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	Wild-Eyed Southern Boyz 4.67 avg rating — 45 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rougarou War: A Wild-Eyed Southern Boyz Prequel 4.63 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2022 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wild-Eyed Southern Boyz: Dead Cold War 4.93 avg rating — 15 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wild-Eyed Southern Boyz: Dark Side it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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