Richard Sweitzer is an award-winning author, voice actor, morning radio host, and comedy writer for a world famous comedian. He received his Master of Arts degree in English/Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he was an Assistant Editor for the school's literary journal. During his tenure at UWM, his short story collection won the Faculty Fiction Award. Prior to that he studied English Literature and Creative Writing at UW-Stevens Point, winning the English Department award four years in a row, the L&S Distinguished Achievement Award, and the prestigious Ellen Specht Memorial Scholarship, all while graduating summa cum laude.
He has taught programs on Creative Writing and Publishing, and one of his novel excerpts won the top prize in a nationwide writing contest. When he is not writing, he hosts a popular morning radio show in central Wisconsin. His decades-long tenure in radio has earned him numerous broadcast awards and significant recognition for his public service.
He has taught programs on Creative Writing and Publishing, and one of his novel excerpts won the top prize in a nationwide writing contest. When he is not writing, he hosts a popular morning radio show in central Wisconsin. His decades-long tenure in radio has earned him numerous broadcast awards and significant recognition for his public service.