Personality: down-to-earth and easygoing, likes to help out others, but can hide emotions too often, is very independent, and can be stubborn at times

Biography: Ricky isn't a complicated guy when one first meets him (well, it goes the same way with a lot of people); he tries to enjoy life as best he can, does what he can to help out others. Despite this, writing takes center stage of who he is; it's the first thing people think of when they think of him. He has yet to be published, but he hopes to make that dream a reality someday. He runs three of his own blogs (personal, poetry, story) whenever he can, both for fun and for posting any unpublished work. He's also dabbled into freelance writing and has written a few articles and stories for others, should the opportunity occur.

When he isn't writing, he takes any job he could find. Hey, you need to pay the bills somehow. Currently, he's a taxi driver, ferrying all kinds of people around the city; he usually works second shift, rush hour. It's not the best job, but he does get plenty of opportunities to, quite literally, interact with potential characters for his stories. His past jobs included factory work, restaurant cook, library help desk, and custodial work. Why so many? Let's just say, some jobs you simply can't work your whole life, that and he's a risk-taker.

While he's working towards a B.S. in Biology on top of some formal writing education, he hopes to land a job in his field where he can fully utilize his writing skills and Biology education. He has considered going on to graduate school, both for more qualifications for better post-graduate work and for his love of learning everything Biology. With a love for both a science and an artistic craft/communication method, they make him a well-rounded person.