Ask the Author: Matthew Ryan
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Matthew Ryan
The painter created the most amazing work of scarlet, crimson and red.
Sadly, his wife would never see his art as now she was stone cold dead.
Sadly, his wife would never see his art as now she was stone cold dead.
Matthew Ryan
I observe the technological world we have created. The ability to speak to people across the globe, to buy things without physical money, even putting man on the moon, but why on earth will my printer never connect properly to my laptop! A mystery that needs to be explored in a novel :D
Matthew Ryan
My main inspiration simply comes from reading. I love a wide variety of authors and stories and whenever I'm reading it gives me the inspiration and desire to create worlds, characters and stories.
Matthew Ryan
Without question do it. Keep writing and share your work with others. Seek feedback and be humble to accept criticism. Make it your goal not to sell thousands of copies of a book but to tell a story that someone will enjoy.
"We are the music makers; we are the dreamers of dreams."
- Gene Wilder, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
"We are the music makers; we are the dreamers of dreams."
- Gene Wilder, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Matthew Ryan
Doing something that I love!
Matthew Ryan
For my current book series I gained ideas and inspiration from classic dark fairy tales. The Pied Piper and Red Riding Hood were good tales that I referred to in my first two books.
Matthew Ryan
I'm currently working on Book 3 of my series "The Wyght Island Chronicles."
Matthew Ryan
I overcome writer's block by reading books, watching movies and listening to music. I then tend to find inspiration that helps me in my writing.
Matthew Ryan
I'm currently reading the Dune stories by Frank Herbert and so would love to go to the planet Arrakis to taste spice and ride sandworms :D
Matthew Ryan
Dune: The Butlerian Jihad by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
I love the worlds created by Frank Herbert and want to explore the prequel stories of this fantastic saga!
I love the worlds created by Frank Herbert and want to explore the prequel stories of this fantastic saga!
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