Born in Boston, Rich grew up in Rockport, Massachusetts. Moving to Hollywood in the 90s, he was introduced to what became a passionate hobby of his: storytelling. Offering a different voice in the face of what seemed to be the repetitive stories told by the entertainment industry, he submitted screenplays without representation.
Years passed with family and career obligations, and the storytelling diminished. Never claiming to be an eloquent writer or having perfect grammar, it was the core of the stories and characters that he enjoyed exploring and expanding. Many of the characters and locations center around New England and areas near Rockport, through the lens of a fantastical world or a dystopian one.