He grew up in cincinnati, ohio with his parents and his sister, pam. Douglas richards born may 7, 1962, american writer. He is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired, its sequel, amped, the cure, minds eye, quantum lens, and six critically acclaimed. A former biotech executive, richards earned a bs in microbiology from the ohio state university. A former biotech executive, richards earned a bs in microbiology from the ohio state university, a masters degree in genetic engineering from the university of wisconsin where he engineered mutant viruses now named after him, and an mba from. After coming close to deals with several major publishers for his first book, wired,richards turned to the burgeoning world of ebooks. Ive only recently started to follow this author, after reading his two books in the split second timetravel thriller series. Maybe there is a little secret about niels bohr that we dont know about. Richards, is a biotechnology executive who has degrees in both genetic engineering and business. So when i tell you that the series is based around scientists who have stumbled across an alien city you will probably not be so surprised.
Richards turns down the big publishers with every new novel, yet he wouldnt be surprised to hear that you have never heard of him mr. A complicated plot, likable characters, and fast paced action combine into an exciting new novel from author, douglas e richards. After becoming an executive in the biotech worldand getting a virus named after him in the processdouglas e. Born on may 7, 1962 richards grew up in cincinnati, ohio. Richards, including wired, and trapped, and more on.
Even if you arent a fb friend, you should still be able to see everything posted there, since i dont have any privacy settings engaged. Richards is the author of the childrens science fiction thrillers the prometheus projecttrapped and the prometheus projectcaptured for kids ages. Richards is a sciencefiction and timetravel author with popular books such as wired, split second, and time frame under his belt, along with his latest standalone, seeker. He is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired, amped, the cure, and minds eye. Richards is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired and numerous other novels. A former biotech executive, richards earned a bs in microbiology from the ohio state university, a masters degree in genetic engineering from the university of wisconsin where he engineered mutant viruses now named after him, and an mba from the. The cure will keep you turning the pages all night long. He is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired, its sequel, amped, the cure, and six critically acclaimed middlegrade adventures enjoyed. In 2010, in recognition of his work, he was selected to be a special guest at san diego comic con international, along with such icons as stan lee, ray bradbury, and rick riordan. In addition to his latest technothriller, game changer, he has also written written wired, amped, minds eye, brainweb, quantum lens, split second, and the cure, as well as six middlegrade adventures enjoyed by kids and adults alike. He then got his masters degree in molecular biology from the university of wisconsin and his mba from the university of chicago. Im the new york times and usa today bestselling technothriller author of wired, amped, the cure, minds eye. Sir alex furguson, and my newest edition douglas e. His books have been translated into eight languages and published by major publishers in numerous foreign countries.
In my new thriller, the cure, the science of psychopathy takes center stage. He went to finneytown high school, and then graduated with a degree in microbiology. I sat down with new york times bestselling author douglas e richards and discussed plotting, research, and the madness of getting stuck in. Richards has been widely praised for his ability to weave action, suspense, and science into riveting novels that straddle the thriller and science fiction genres. Richards is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired and numerous other near future thrillers. Richards wired series and i decided to take on his more recent nick hall series. Richards is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired. Hes was the director of biotech licensing of bristolmyers squibb before moving into an executive position at biotech companies in san. A former biotech executive, richards earned a bs in microbiology from the ohio state university, a masters degree in genetic engineering from the university of wisconsin where he engineered mutant viruses now named after him, and an mba from the university of chicago. Richards is an american writer, primarily of science fiction and both nonfiction and fiction for children. As you read game changer you will understand why it is an. Richards is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired and more than a dozen other novels see list below. Richards is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired and its sequel, amped.
Richards is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired, its sequel, amped, minds eye, quantum lens, brainweb, the cure, split second, and six critically acclaimed middlegrade adventures enjoyed by kids and adults alike. He is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired, its sequel, amped, the cure, minds eye, quantum lens, and six critically acclaimed middlegrade adventures enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Stephen coonts, new york times bestselling author of pirate alley psychopaths cause untold misery. He was nice enough to answer a few questions for me, and his answers are certainly interesting and thought provoking. Not many science fiction writers get to go from doing the actual science to writing about it, but author douglas e. He was brought up here with his parents and his sister pam. If you would like to stay current with my activities, blog posts, new releases, etc. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. He went to finneytown high school, and then graduated with a degree in microbiology from ohio state university, a masters degree in molecular biology from the university of wisconsin, and a masters degree in business administration from the university of chicago. Though richards doesnt have any immediate plans for an additional book in the series, he hasnt ruled out the possibility for one.
Richards joins me to talk about hitting the nyt best seller list as an indie author, writing compelling fiction for children, how a biotech career. Interview with nyt bestseller douglas e richards alessandra. Richards is an extraordinary writer, dean koontz who can keep you turning the pages all night long. Richards born may 7, 1962 is an american writer, primarily of science fiction and both nonfiction and fiction for children.
Richards has been widely praised for his ability to weave action, suspense, and science into riveting novels that brilliantly straddle the thriller and science fiction genres. Douglas grew up in cincinnati, graduated from finneytown high school and earned his b. Richardss book wired was available from librarything member giveaway. Richards author, novel writer, science fiction writer. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Richards decided to apply his knowledge of scientific advancements to his first passion, writing. Richards is an american writer who primarily focuses on science fiction and children writing both in fiction and nonfiction genre. A former biotech executive, richards earned a bs in microbiology from the ohio state university, a masters degree in genetic engineering from the university of wisconsin where he engineered mutant viruses now named. He went to finneytown high school where he graduated in 1980. From the ny times bestselling author whose books have sold over a million copies. He is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of wired, ampe. Wired is a fantastic futuristic and high tech game of cat and mouse a well written thriller that will leave you at the very edge of your seat with your heart racing faster than usain bolt being chased by a bear, recommended. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
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