Richard Farr is a distinguished author, hailing from the West Country of England. Before becoming a full-time author, Farr had a varied career, including working as a teacher of English as a second language, a farmhand, a journalist, a college philosophy professor, a voiceover talent, a corporate trainer and speechwriter, a copywriter, a stay-at-home father, and a gas station attendant. These diverse experiences have undoubtedly contributed to his unique voice and versatile writing style.
Farr is known for his young adult, fiction, and non-fiction books, which often incorporate elements of science-fiction and fantasy. He has a knack for creating well-crafted characters and placing them in limit-testing situations, which has resonated with both young and old readers. As a former journalist, Farr's writing is engaging and draws readers into the narrative. This ability, coupled with his vivid imagination, has enabled him to build a global audience.
In addition to his writing, Farr is an avid runner, hiker, and sea kayaker. He grew up in a region known for its strange names for small villages and now resides in Seattle, which has the same climate as his native West Country. Farr is also passionate about mentoring students and adults, further reflecting his dedication to sharing knowledge and encouraging literacy.