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Ryan D. Gebhart

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Born
in Wilmington, DE
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Influences

Member Since
November 2018


Ryan D Gebhart first started writing the Jewel of Life series in 2012 in Philadelphia, PA, shortly after concluding his undergraduate studies in philosophy. This unexpected passion evolved over the years and has remained a constant companion through his career changes, from a Capuchin Friar, to a Claims Processor, and finally in his current endeavor as an Architectural Graduate Student in Washington, DC. Ryan D Gebhart is originally from Wilmington, DE.


Average rating: 4.42 · 89 ratings · 62 reviews · 8 distinct worksSimilar authors
Splendor of Dawn (Jewel of ...

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Hidden Within (Jewel of Lif...

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Fading Lights (Jewel of Lif...

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Shadow of the Lost

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Burning Desire (Jewel of Li...

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Thank you and Happy New Year

Hello and Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that another decade is drawing to a close and I have to say, this decade has been an absolute roller coaster ride for me. Some parts were amazing, others scary, but each unexpected turn brought new and exciting discoveries with it.

As some of you know, this decade started with me completing my undergraduate degree in philosophy and was quickly followe Read more of this blog post »
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“It's not what I think it is? Is it?"
"Depends; do you both think they too are only a myth?”
Ryan D Gebhart, Splendor of Dawn

“Never knew an army that marched just for the fun of it.”
Ryan D Gebhart
tags: army, humor

“Time is a funny thing, especially when you enter your heart; it’s as if it doesn’t exist there.”
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“It is, indeed, very little that we need! But lacking that, the adventure into the labyrinth is without hope.”
Joseph Campbell, The Hero With a Thousand Faces

“It's not what I think it is? Is it?"
"Depends; do you both think they too are only a myth?”
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Robert Smith Good morning, Ryan. Thanks for reaching out. Good to meet you here on GR.
Cheers,
Rob


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