Richard Paul Evans is an American author, best known for writing The Christmas Box and, more recently, the Michael Vey series.
* He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1962.
* He graduated from the University of Utah with a BA in English.
* He worked as an advertising executive before becoming a full-time author.
* His first book, The Christmas Box, was self-published in 1993 and became a national bestseller.
* He has since published over 40 books, which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide.
* He is a devout Christian and his books often explore themes of faith and family.
* He is married and has five children.
* He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.