Ric Colegrove

The author of the fantastical The Journey of Rol book series is Ric Colegrove - husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, storyteller, illustrator, and juggler. Ric is blessed to live with his family in Northern Virginia, where each season of the year is just right.

Ric has a strong background in creative communication through engaging writing and visuals, with a career in advertising and marketing spanning more than 20 years. He has enjoyed being immersed in the various stages of his children’s lives through community involvement, coaching, school and church boards, and scout leadership roles.

Throughout his life, Ric has had many encounters with interesting characters, and although some of those memories have very loosely found their way into the book, most of the situations that Rol and his friends face originate from pure imagination and a passion for writing. The Journey of Rol books are a labor of love for the enjoyment and enrichment of children, inspired and fueled by the Holy Spirit, family, and friends.