Richard is an award-winning writer and longtime morning radio host. He received his Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he was an Assistant Editor for the Cream City Review literary journal. During his tenure at UWM, he won the Faculty Fiction Award. He is also a joke writer for a world-famous comedian.
Prior to that he studied English Literature and Creative Writing at UW-Stevens Point, winning the English Department award four times, the Letters and Science Award, and the Ellen Specht Memorial Award, all while graduating summa cum laude.
He has taught programs on Creative Writing and Publishing for Fox Valley Technical College-Waupaca's "Spring Extravaganza" and his novel excerpt won the top prize in a nationwide writing contest.
When he is not writing, Richard hosts a popular morning radio show in central Wisconsin. On a daily basis he entertains thousands of listeners with news, contests, and local interviews. His decades-long tenure in radio has earned him numerous broadcast awards and significant recognition for his public service.
Writing Notes and Awards
2017-18. Taught “Intro to Creative Writing (Fiction)” and “Getting Published” at Fox Valley Technical College-Waupaca “Spring Extravaganza”.
2010. Short story “Jim and Marilyn” published in Oyez Review vol. 37 (Roosevelt University).
2009. Assistant Editor for literary journal Cream City Review (UW-Milwaukee).
2006. Grand Prize winner of Murder Mystery novel writing contest ($5,000).
Education
2013 Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (GPA 4.0).
Masters Degree in English/Creative Writing.
May 2012 won the Faculty Fiction Award.
2009 Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (GPA 3.93).
Bachelors Degree in English with Minor in Creative Writing.
Received numerous academic awards including:
The English Department Award four years in a row.
The Letters & Science Distinguished Achievement Award
The Ellen Specht Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding English Major.
Graduated Summa cum Laude in the 97th percentile.
Ode Note #4: My grandmother was part Chippewa Cree, and I always loved the sing-song sound of those words. It is how Philippa Cree got her name, and I vocalized it every time I typed it out. Even now.