R.G. Ryan interview

AUTHOR INTERVIEW


When did your love of books begin?

My mom got a library card for me when I was seven. I started checking books out left, right and center and have kept up a voracious reading schedule for most of my life.


When did you start to have the wish to become an author?

I spent twenty-five years writing songs commercially, i.e., people would pay me, and I would write songs for them. As a result, I developed a love for words. About 2006 I began to grow weary of the music industry and walked away. At the same time, I had begun a blog and NYT bestselling author, Ken Blanchard—a friend and mentor—suggested I turn some of my blog posts into a manuscript. My first published works were in 2008 and I have written 32 books since then.


How have you found the process for becoming an author?

I think I was always an author, so for me it was a process of revealing rather than becoming. Regarding becoming a published author, it’s like navigating the seven circles of hell. The discipline required is mind-boggling. Definitely not for the faint of heart.


What would you say to those wanting to become an author?

I would say either you are an author or you’re not. If you are, then nothing will stop you for it is tied part and parcel to your destiny.


Tell us about your book/books:

I’ve written tons of books, but my main series is called the Jake Moriarity thrillers. Jake is a missing persons consultant with the FBI specializing in anti-human trafficking. He’s a tough guy, cut from the same cloth as Spenser, Travis McGee and Jack Reacher. We are fifteen books into his story with no plans to stop anytime soon. The next two books in the series will be published back-to-back in late spring.


What do you love about the writing/reading community?

If you are referring to Twitter’s #WritingCommunity, I have only been a part of it for five weeks or so. At one time I had over fifty-two thousand followers but grew so disgusted with the overall vibe on Twitter—lack of community and all that—that I deleted everything and stayed off for four years. This time around I have found a wonderful tribe of like-minded folks with whom I am enjoying wonderful camaraderie.


If you could say anything to your readers what would it be?

Thank you for believing in me enough to continue buying and reading my books. And if you have yet to experience Jake Moriarity, take a chance on him. I think you’ll fall in love. The books can be found on Amazon and other net-based retailers.


Where can people connect with you?

Twitter: @RGRyan777, Facebook: @RGRyan, and Instagram: @RGRyan


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