Ryan Lee King

Over the last 30+ years, I’ve maintained an ongoing poetry journal that’s reflected the thoughts, feelings and events that have colored my world. It’s likely the most cringeworthy emo drivel anyone has ever laid eyes on. Looking back, I probably should have just kept a diary like a normal person. Read at your own risk!

I’ve always loved the magic of stories. But crafting them? That $#%& is hard! I’m not particularly skilled at it and it takes me forever to finish something but that hasn’t stopped me from sporadically dabbling in speculative fiction. Would you believe that some of my pieces have been traditionally published? That’s okay. I hardly believe it myself! This is my graveyard of mostly unpolished stories, Mary-Sues, and plot holes large enough to fly a Star Destroyer through. Read at your own risk!

As a kid, I spent countless hours combing through library stacks, antique store bookshelves and Scholastic book fairs looking for my next read. That love of reading has endured. Below are the books I’ve read (or re-read) over the years, along with my personal ratings. You can also check out what I’m currently reading over on the sidebar. -->

Hi, I'm Ryan!

Hidden amongst the wilds of the internet, away from the hustle and bustle of social networking sites, you've discovered my little microblog. Welcome! This is where I write about my hobbies, side projects, and whatever else pops into my head. Apologies in advance for the chaos that is my brain. As for me?

I'm one of those strange people who like to hang out at their local coffee shop on the weekends. I’m easy to spot. Just look for the guy in shorts and sandals sipping tea, staring off into space and occasionally scribbling down bits of poetry and stories in a notebook. During the work week, I can be found in a cubicle of a major telecommunications company working on data analytics for their digital platforms.

I'm a proud tar heel, born and bred, but these days I live in the peach state with my wife, our son and our five chaotic cats. In my spare time I enjoy reading books, building LEGO bricks, playing the occasional video game, and solving word search puzzles. I attend renaissance festivals, writing conferences, and sci-fi/fantasy conventions whenever I can.

Music is important to me. I'm frequently listening to it. My tastes are eclectic but I tend to gravitate towards rock ('70s, '80s and '90s), movie scores, vintage Halloween tunes, and electro swing. Nature speaks to my soul. My favorite places to visit are historic sites, dark forests and beach shorelines that go on forever. At the end of the day, I'm just another introvert in sandals writing his way through life.

Nice to meet you!

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