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. What I'm currently reading can be found in the sidebar and a link to my TBR list can be found below.
These are the books I’m still wanting to read (eventually) or are books someone has recommended that I read. It tends to shift around on a regular basis. This list is a mix of Steampunk Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Cozy Mysteries.
Hi, I'm Ryan!
Hidden among the wilds of the internet, away from the hustle and bustle of social networks and search engines, you’ve discovered my digital notebook. Here, I write about life, hobbies, and whatever else is on my mind. This is also where I share my poetry and stories. The results may be personal, raw, and a little chaotic, but you’re more than welcome to look around. As for me?
I’m one of those people who likes to hang out at a local coffee shop on the weekends. I’m easy to spot: I’m the guy in shorts and sandals, sipping tea, staring into space, and occasionally scribbling poetry or stories in a notebook. During the workweek, I trade the coffee shop for a cubicle at a major telecommunications company, where I work on data analytics for its 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, building with LEGO bricks, playing the occasional video game, and solving word-search puzzles. Whenever I can, I also attend Renaissance festivals, writing conferences, and sci-fi and fantasy conventions.
Music is an important part of my life, and I’m almost always listening to something. My tastes are eclectic, but I tend to gravitate toward rock from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, movie scores, vintage Halloween tunes, and electro swing. History and nature speak to my soul. I love exploring historic sites, wandering through dark forests, and walking along shorelines that seem to go on forever. At the end of the day, I’m just another introvert in sandals, writing his way through life.
Thanks for stopping by. It’s nice to meet you!
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