Richard M. Knittle Jr. Is a Computer Support Specialist and a poetry writer, Richard has written many poems in his career but his life's work is his Epic Poetry Adventure - The Battle Lost its "One mans epic battle with addiction and his search for is son Ryder"

The First in the series is "The Battle Lost: Ryder's Birth" based on true life events over a 2 year span he takes you on a emotional ride which leaves you wanting more.

Richard is currently working on the next book "The Battle Lost: Friendship Lost"

Richard lives in Azle, TX, and has 4 children and 1 Grandson all of whom are boys Michael Wayne Knittle 26, Bryan Richard Knittle 24, Dakotah Charles Knittle 18, Grandson Winter Grey Knittle 2 years old and of course 23 month old Ryder Dean Knittle.