Richard C Hale has worn many hats in his lifetime including Greens Keeper, Bartender, Musician, Respiratory Therapist, and Veteran Air Traffic Controller. 

His latest role - that of beloved thriller writer - seems to suit him best. 

You can usually find him roaming the suburbs of Jacksonville, Florida where he does his best to avoid meals with brussels sprouts, camels that spit, and never-ending shopping trips. 

He loves movies where the hero wins, historical facts that are not well known, and speaking in the third person - not necessarily in that order.

His father and wife are his heroes and he lives for his daughters, grandchildren, and little buddy, Rudy, the long-haired Chihuahua.