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Back Between The Lines
Hey there—
I know it’s been a little while. Life has a funny way of stepping in with a full calendar when you’re trying to finish a sentence. But the good news? I'm back—and I brought stories.
Over the past stretch of quiet, I’ve been working on a lot behind the scenes. Some of it was messy. Some of it was magic. Most of it was both.
You may know me from Plain Old Kirby Carson, and if you’ve ever found a little piece of yourself in Kirby’s story, you’ll be happy to know that he’s back in a brand-new summer adventure. Plain Old Kirby Carson: Summer Camp Chronicles takes him (and us) into the woods, where mystery, friendship, and a whole lot of growing up are waiting. It’s everything I love about being young in the summertime—awkward moments, unexpected friendships, and that one haunted corner of camp no one wants to admit they’re afraid of.
But Kirby isn’t the only one stepping into the spotlight again.
I’m also proud to share In the Shadows of Friendship, a very different kind of story told through fictional letters between two old friends. It’s raw, honest, sometimes heavy—but always hopeful. This one means a lot to me. It dives deep into mental health, memory, and the kind of connection that sticks with us even when time (and life) pull us apart.
And then there’s Holiday in the Jungle. Loud. Fast. Gritty. A love letter to rock and roll, pulp fiction, and every dreamer who ever chased fame only to find the shadows behind the spotlight. This one’s not for the faint of heart—but if you like your fiction with a power chord and a shot of danger, it’s got your name all over it.
Of course, I can’t forget A Journey Through Miles: 31 Poems on the Run. That book was born out of breath, sweat, and healing—poems written from the road, the trail, and the quiet places in between. If you’ve ever needed a reason to keep going, I hope that little collection offers you a few.
So yes—I've been away. But not idle. And now that I’m back between the lines, I hope you’ll walk (or run) with me again.
Stick around. There’s more to come.
—Ryan
I know it’s been a little while. Life has a funny way of stepping in with a full calendar when you’re trying to finish a sentence. But the good news? I'm back—and I brought stories.
Over the past stretch of quiet, I’ve been working on a lot behind the scenes. Some of it was messy. Some of it was magic. Most of it was both.
You may know me from Plain Old Kirby Carson, and if you’ve ever found a little piece of yourself in Kirby’s story, you’ll be happy to know that he’s back in a brand-new summer adventure. Plain Old Kirby Carson: Summer Camp Chronicles takes him (and us) into the woods, where mystery, friendship, and a whole lot of growing up are waiting. It’s everything I love about being young in the summertime—awkward moments, unexpected friendships, and that one haunted corner of camp no one wants to admit they’re afraid of.
But Kirby isn’t the only one stepping into the spotlight again.
I’m also proud to share In the Shadows of Friendship, a very different kind of story told through fictional letters between two old friends. It’s raw, honest, sometimes heavy—but always hopeful. This one means a lot to me. It dives deep into mental health, memory, and the kind of connection that sticks with us even when time (and life) pull us apart.
And then there’s Holiday in the Jungle. Loud. Fast. Gritty. A love letter to rock and roll, pulp fiction, and every dreamer who ever chased fame only to find the shadows behind the spotlight. This one’s not for the faint of heart—but if you like your fiction with a power chord and a shot of danger, it’s got your name all over it.
Of course, I can’t forget A Journey Through Miles: 31 Poems on the Run. That book was born out of breath, sweat, and healing—poems written from the road, the trail, and the quiet places in between. If you’ve ever needed a reason to keep going, I hope that little collection offers you a few.
So yes—I've been away. But not idle. And now that I’m back between the lines, I hope you’ll walk (or run) with me again.
Stick around. There’s more to come.
—Ryan
Ink Between The Lines
This is where I share what doesn’t always make the final draft—thoughts on writing, life, inspiration, and the messy magic of storytelling. Every story I write holds something more than what’s on the
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