Nonfiction

MY FIRST TIME, an anthology of the trials many famous thriller and mystery authors endured getting their first novels published. Read sample chapters.

DÉJÀ VU ALL OVER AGAIN, working title for a book about rock ‘n roll photographer Tom Gundelfinger O’Neal’s work as he creates 70 iconic album covers for such bands as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Steppenwolf and many more. Read a sample chapter.

LEADER’S EDIGE, Rick created Leader’s Edge magazine from scratch for The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. After pulling together a staff of contract designers, advertising reps, a printer, freelance writers and editors, and working with The Council’s staff; Leader’s Edge launched in January 2004. The magazine filled a business publishing void for commercial insurance brokers. He retired from the magazine in 2018 to return to writing full-time.