For many years Will Richan taught social work at the graduate level, with an emphasis on social policy and social workers as change agents. That is reflected in much of his writing today. He now writes fiction, reflecting his active concern for issues of social injustice, racism, quality education, and climate change. He began his writing career as a radio news editor, where, aside from being factual, one needed to catch the listener's attention and hold onto it. The comments of a number of readers reflect that: "Couldn't stop reading," or words to that effect.