Rich Mussler
Rich Mussler was born in Sinton, Texas. Having been a writer since toddlerhood, Rich would create homemade comic books, drawing, inking and coloring them before he could even spell. At the age of eight he created a school newspaper on the family typewriter. As a young man, the self-described “Twisted Texan” wrote dozens of stories and short screenplays. Later, he became a filmmaker of backyard productions in 8 and 16 millimeter. He continued making films through his thirties, writing and producing several films. An unexpected, life-changing experience occured in 2004 when a car accident almost took his life.
While undergoing physical therapy, Mussler sat before his computer and polished his favorite stories. During that challenging time in his life, he realized his family and friends might never have known about his writings. He determined then to find a publisher. He is an artful storyteller, painting a fascinating canvas with his convoluted plots and intriguing story lines.
Mussler relates, “Almost all of my writing has a ‘twist’ to it—something unexpected or odd, which is reflective of my personality. I suppose all of us are a bit twisted or odd in some ways. Primarily, my stories are character-driven. Plots and storylines result from the quirky personalities of the characters I write about."
He is also a painter (acrylics and water color) and obtained an undergraduate degree in Art from Oregon State University. He later earned a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon.
He now resides in Flower Mound, a suburb of Dallas and Fort Worth.