About
Richard
R. Draude,
an East Coast baby boomer,
found reading and early TV shows great ways to pass the time as a young
boy in New Jersey. From the Hardy Boys to more serious mysteries and
thrillers, he loved the excitement and adventure of the written word.
Inheriting a love of old movies from his parents, he enjoys a wide range
of TV and movie genres, and loves quoting lines and scenes from favorite
films.
While serving in the US Navy and then completing a tour in Viet Nam,
Richard discovered and devoured Science and Fantasy Fiction. Sci-fi
authors who influenced his writing style include E. E. Doc Smith, Lee
Hoffman, and Keith Laumer. Authors on his favorites’ fantasy fiction
list include Terry Brooks, David Eddings, and JRR Tolkien. Favored
mystery writers are John D McDonald, Tony Hillerman, Sue Grafton, and
Patricia Cromwell.
Richard settled in the Southwest after being honorably discharged from
the military. For the past 15 years, he has lived in Arizona with his
wife, Marty. He is the proud father of a daughter, two sons and "Papa"
to six grandchildren. He owns his own IT consulting business, providing
services to small and medium businesses in the Valley
of the Sun.
E-Mail Richard at:
rrdraude@mysticpublishers.com