Richard Baran holds a doctorate and two masters' degrees besides his bachelor's in business. A Navy veteran, he taught and coached for forty years at the secondary school and collegiate levels. His first novel and award winning, The Jacket was published by Total Recall Press in 2014. Subsequent novels, Where Have all the Go-Go's Gone? Book 1; Wehn Will They Ever Learn? (Where Have all the Go-Go's Gone?) Book 2, The Dutchman's Gift, Shutter Bug and Heroes and Idols were published by Total Recall Press Other publishing credits include, Coaching Football's Polypotent Offense, a coaching text, a short story, That Ain't No Walleye and several dozen articles in professional business, education and coaching journals. He and his grammar school sweetheart, Carol Ann have eighteen grandchildren and they divide their year between Franklin Park, Illinois; Phoenix, Arizona, and Minocqua, Wisconsin. Visit www.richardbaran.com for more information.
