Richard D DeaverReading and writing has always been an important part of life for author and award-winning creative designer, Richard Deaver. Born and raised in California's Central Valley, when he wasn't exploring the wide-open spaces or playing in trees, Richard hd his nose in a book, and would escape for hours into a world of imagination, and wonder. Ever curious and always with a creative bent, Richard would use stories to dream up great adventures where anything was possible. Growing older did not quell that imagination, or thirst for adventure. A life-long admirer of Walt Disney, he has used his love of storytelling and that same imagination to create immersive themed experiences for parks and attractions. In 2009, Richard came up with the idea for Wally & Sid while designing a farm-themed attraction for an amusement park, and spent the next several years developing the story as the cast of characters has continued to grow (pun intended). Read More Read Less