Rick Cramer is a US Air Force veteran who lived through the Space Race, the Cold War and the new “unpleasantness” of the world today. all of which have influenced his writing. Hollywood has also played a big part in Cramer's life as well as he has over 70 Television and film credits. In a case of art imitating life, many of his roles have been military in nature. Great science fiction writers such as Arthur C Clarke, Issac Asimov and Michael Crichton as well as Tom Clancy have also greatly influenced his writing style. Directors such as Stanley Kubrick and Sir Ridley Scott are among those in Hollywood who have influenced Cramer's visuals. Rick continues to pursue roles in Hollywood as well as writing books and screenplays.