Featured Interview With Richard Stockford
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Maine, and have lived here all my life (so far), except for a few years with Uncle Sam in the early 60’s. I attended the University of Maine in Orono, and ended up as a patrolman with the Bangor Police Department in 1970. In 1991, I retired as Chief of Police and have since pursued my interests in the areas of graphic design, blacksmithing and knifemaking and, finally, writing.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Some of my earliest memories involve reading, and I’ve always loved to write, but most of my efforts were confined to report writing and technical articles for many years. I got serious about fiction writing when my grandchildren got serious about reading.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’ve always admired the skill, productivity and imagination of Stephen King, and I really enjoy John Sandford’s ability to tell a crime story in a realistic manner. My favorite genre? Anything written.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
I published the first two books of the “Past” series, “Past Due” and “Past Perfect” this year. The third, “Past Master” is currently in the works. This series explores the effects of historic crimes on a modern investigator, and it pulls from my love of local history and more than two decades of law enforcement experience.
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