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Before writing children's books, Steve Richardson had a successful career in scenic, architectural and portrait photography, published hundreds of times in national calendars, on post-cards and in numerous magazines. Steve has also published three scenic calendars through his own business Richardson Photo/Graphics including "Moods of the Grand Canyon 1995," "San Juan Mountains, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado 1998" and "Grand Junction, Colorado 1998," In 1998 he also produced a limited addition note-card set for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe's 400th anniversary featuring 12 of New Mexico's scenic missions and churches. The set includes an introduction by the Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of Santa Fe. Steve has frequently been published by: "New Mexico Magazine," Santa Fe, New Mexico; Smith-Southwestern Calendar Company, Tempe, Arizona; and Gold Leaf Publishing Company in Richfield, Utah. Steve has had a total of 18 images of Southwestern Missions published in the Catholic Extensions "Missions USA Calendar" for the years 2001 and 2002. Most recently Steve has had a number of images used in the "New Mexico and Southwest Vista's Calendars" for years 2004 through 2007 published by Mike Butterfiled. In his early 30's after the loss of several family members, Steve turned to writing to help him express the intense spiritual emotions experienced during this dark time in his life. Currently, he is the author of four books. His picture book "Billy's Mountain" was published in 2006 and two chapter books: "Alexander Trout's Amazing Adventure" and "The Adventure of Lavender Blue," are both in the process of being illustrated and published. Steve's ultimate goal through writing is tohave apositive impact on those who suffer mentally and physically. Herb Leonhard has been a professional illustrator and graphic designer for more than 20 years. His published illustratio n works include the book "Lyrics" by poupular

Ricky Williams: Dreadlocks to Ditka is the first book about college football's Heisman Trophy winner and the first-round draft pick of Coach Mike Ditka's New Orleans Saints. Ditka coveted 1998's Heisman Trophy winner so much that he traded all of the Saints' 1999 draft picks for the right to choose the former University of Texas star. From his prep days in San Diego as an all-sports star to his record-breaking career with the Longhorns, Williams has had to overcome personal obstacles his entire life. He's done so, however, with grace, class, and style, even though his trademark dreadlocks and pierced tongue may present a different persona. Ditka proclaimed Williams the National Football League's next superstar.

Black Issues Book Review

...with his accomplishments to date, true fans of Williams, and Texas football, will enjoy the in-depth detail that Dreadlocks to Ditka provides."