Richard Bard is a prolific author best known for his "Brainrush" series, a dystopian thriller series exploring themes of artificial intelligence, corporate control, and human identity. Prior to his career as an author, Bard served as a pilot in the Air Force, a career abruptly cut short by a cancer diagnosis. This experience profoundly shaped his writing, lending a unique perspective and a focus on survival and resilience to his work. He subsequently earned a management degree from the University of Notre Dame and applied his skills to running various companies before dedicating himself to writing full-time.

