Born in Canada, Richard’s family immigrated to America when he was a young boy and he was raised just outside of Philadelphia, Pa with his brother and sister.
At the age of 17 Richard joined the Marines in search of the travel and adventure that his idol Ernest Hemingway experienced many years before him.
Upon receiving an honorable discharge Richard found his way to Hollywood where he played lead guitar in various hard rock bands.
After leaving California, Richard moved back to the east coast and then overseas to live in Holland for 2 years.
Richard has been published worldwide in Reader’s Digest, nominated for an Easter Seals Award and written briefly for 2 different newspapers. He currently lives in the Tampa Bay area where he is raising his 2 children.