A New York native, Richard is the author of several spec screenplays, with a particular focus on the fantasy, science-fiction and horror genres. In recent years, Richard's screenplays have gained recognition in several writing contests. Having won or placed as a finalist in such competitions as Creative World, StoryPros, CineStory, ScreenCraft and the Austin Film Festival. Richard's first co-writing effort, "Harker: The Awakening" -- an independent Sci-Fi feature -- is currently available on Amazon. Richard has both feature and short film projects in active development ...