As an Asian American kid growing up in New York City in the 1980s, R.J. Riggs was a huge fan of comic books and science fiction. He was also fascinated by law enforcement and detective movies. After high school, he travelled to upstate Michigan to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Soon after, he began working in casino surveillance, but later left that position to complete the police academy, followed by a Master's degree in Criminal Justice. In the years that followed, Riggs worked in law enforcement and the court system. Inspired experiences, Riggs enjoys writing science fiction with horror elements set in the security or law enforcement context. He also still follows comic books closely and is an avid collector.
