Welch was born and raised in historic Hingham, MA - founded in 1635.  After graduating from Hingham High School he attended Georgetown University earning a degree in Finance.  Also studied abroad in England at Oxford University and Seville, Spain. He is bilingual - English/ Spanish.

 

Welch's family owned a steel manufacturing business for more than three decades in Boston. After the sale of the business, Richard has worked in different areas including international business, real estate and teaching. A special interest in literature and writing developed over the years. Always fascinated by American authors like Mark Twain, Herman Melville and Ernest Hemingway. When it came to poetry, William Shakespeare inspired him with his English Sonnets.

 

About a dozen years ago, Welch began to incorporate his love of literature, writing and life experiences and began writing sonnets. The writing began simply as a search for truth. His works range in subject matter much like his life. Topics include a forgotten PGA golfer, a Kentucky Derby horse, 'A Gentleman Writer', Nantucket Whaling and Irish Generals. The poetry has expanded to short stories, essays, songs and two screenplays. He lives in Coral Gables, FL with his wife Florencia from Argentina and their three daughters.