Richard Heket

Richard Heket is a writer of fiction, poetry, short stories, children’s illustrated books and non-fiction. He is an accomplished illustrator of book covers, children’s books, short stories, freelance illustration and graphic design.

As a world traveler in over two dozen countries in North America, Europe, and Asia, Richard is fluent in English, French, and university coursework in ancient Greek and Egyptian hieroglyphs. His experience in a wide scope of cultures and languages has enriched his life immeasurably.

His interests include language and word etymology, astronomy, hiking and camping, gardening, gourmet cooking, and research into a wide variety of subjects and disciplines.

Richard is happily married to his true North Star and anchor of 53 years, Jan. They are the parents of one daughter and two grandchildren.