Richard Stevenson is a pseudonym for Richard Lipez, a renowned author known for his mystery novels. He has written nine books, including the Don Strachey private eye series, which has been adapted for television by here!, the first gay television network. Lipez's writing often explores themes of mystery and intrigue, and his work has been well-received in the literary world.
Lipez is a prolific writer, with a diverse range of writing credits to his name. In addition to his work as a novelist, he has also co-written books with other authors, including "Grand Scam" with Peter Stein. He has contributed to "Crimes of the Scene: A Mystery Novel Guide for the International Traveler," and has written for a variety of publications such as The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Newsday, The Progressive, The Atlantic Monthly, and Harper's. Lipez is also a mystery columnist for The Washington Post and a former editorial writer at The Berkshire Eagle.
Lipez's reporting, reviews, and fiction have been featured in numerous publications, highlighting his versatility as a writer. He grew up and went to college in Pennsylvania, and after serving in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia from 1962-64, he developed a unique perspective that has informed his writing. Lipez currently resides in Becket, Massachusetts with his spouse, sculptor Joe Wheaton.