Richard J. Goodrich (Ph.D., University of St Andrews) is an author and historian. After twenty years as a history professor in Britain and the United States, Richard resigned his teaching post to pursue a full-time writing career. His interests range from Ancient History (the Roman Empire and early Church history) to the modern age.
He is the author of Comet Madness: How the 1910 Return of Halley's Comet (Almost) Destroyed Civilization (Prometheus/Rowman and Littlefield, 2023) and the forthcoming L.A. Birdmen (Prometheus/Rowman and Littfield), which flies into bookstores on June 18, 2024.
Public Speaking
Richard is an engaging and entertaining speaker. His current Fear and Loathing in the Heavens tour features twenty-eight appearances (both virtual and in person) at astronomy clubs, historical societies, and museums across the United States and Britain.
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Newsletter
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Contact Information
Richard welcomes email from readers and users of this site. Send your queries and comments to: rjgoodrichwrite@gmail.com
Social Media
Twitter: @rj_goodrich
Representation
Richard is represented by Chip MacGregor of MacGregor and Luedeke. Please direct all inquiries about book and film rights to Chip.