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This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 210 with author Aaron Ryan.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!
We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.
Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.
Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (and download a free novella from his Little Yokai urban fantasy series!) and explore Cozy Vales, a shared world of cozy fantasy, at cozyvales.com.
Our guest this week is author Aaron Ryan.
Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and Merry & Pippin, the finches.
He is the author of the “Dissonance” quadrilogy, the sci-fi thriller “Forecast,” several books on voiceover business penned under a former stage name, as well as a previous fictional novel, “The Omega Room.”
When he was in second grade, he was tasked with writing a creative assignment: a fictional book. And thus, “The Electric Boy” was born: a simple novella full of intrigue, fantasy, and 7-year-old wits that electrified Aaron’s desire to write. From that point forward, Aaron evolved into a creative soul that desired to create.
He enjoys the arts, media, music, performing, poetry, and being a daddy. In his lifetime he has been an author, voiceover artist, wedding videographer, stage performer, musician, producer, rock/pop artist, executive assistant, service manager, paperboy, CSR, poet, tech support, worship leader, and more. The diversity of his life experiences gives him a unique approach to business, life, ministry, faith, and entertainment.
Aaron’s favorite author by far is J.R.R. Tolkien, but he also enjoys Suzanne Collins, James S.A. Corey, Marie Lu, Madeleine L’Engle, C.S. Lewis, and Stephen King.
Aaron has always had a passion for storytelling.
The latest installment in Aaron’s sci-fi alien invasion series, Dissonance, is now live! Be sure to check out the entire series:
As a fellow Tolkien fan, I really enjoyed this interview. However, I’d like to agree to disagree regarding one of Aaron’s answers in the rapid fire question segment. I know there are no wrong answers, but Sam Gamgee gets a lot of appreciation for the fandom. But most underrated character from LotR? I’m going with Tom Bombadil every time.
Ha ha! That’s so funny, when the question came out I figured he’d answer Tom Bombadil for sure. Still, no wrong answers. 🙂
Then you should be over the moon about the upcoming LOTR TV show! : )
Man, I stand corrected – I think you’re right! Thank you Phillip! I would have LOVED to see him in movie form!