Richard Mathews

Mr. Richard Mathews is beginning his fifth decade as a published author. A journey begun in 1977 with his poem, "The Greatest Crime," has in many ways come full circle. Rick is a Christian, a husband and the father of four children. Having had his "15" minutes of literary and academic fame before turning 21, he ventured forth on the path less taken. Today, on the other side of fifty and nearly forty years into a work career largely centered in the public and non-profit economic sectors, he is...See more

Mr. Richard Mathews is beginning his fifth decade as a published author. A journey begun in 1977 with his poem, "The Greatest Crime," has in many ways come full circle. Rick is a Christian, a husband and the father of four children. Having had his "15" minutes of literary and academic fame before turning 21, he ventured forth on the path less taken. Today, on the other side of fifty and nearly forty years into a work career largely centered in the public and non-profit economic sectors, he is employed by two participating non-profit trusts which exclusively insure local government entities providing both Workers' Compensation as well as Property & Liability Insurance. As a CPCU, ARM, he continues to frequently publish in this field. Additionally, Mr. Mathews has written extensively on several long-time issues of personal interests. He has been a lifetime advocate for sustainable energy solutions and long-time proponent of America's income inequality challenge. His highly reads internet series on both topics are available as e-books. Rick has also released an anthology of his favorite published and unpublished short stories and poems titled, "First Prima". His two-part autobiography presented as short stories from his life are available as e-books and in print, "Only in Real Life" and "Real Life in Perspective." His most read e-books were co-authored by the Canon Rev. Jim Shoucair of Christ Episcopal Church North Hills, "40 Shades of Love" and "Advent preparing for Christ." The two works available including translations into four languages continue to be highly rated on Amazon as seasonal selections. For more information, you may wish to examine his Writers Page: ... See less