Ryburn Dobbs taught biological anthropology and forensic anthropology at several colleges throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and spent ten years as a forensic anthropologist, working dozens of death investigations. In addition to his anthropological pursuits, Ryburn also worked as an investigative analyst specializing in homicides and unsolved cases.
His work as a forensic anthropologist inspired him to write The Sebastien Grey Novels. The first book in the series, The Comfort of Distance, was released in September 2020, followed by The Boxwood Torso (The Sebastien Grey Novels Book 2) in July 2021. Where the Blood is Made (The Sebastien Grey Novels Book 3) will be released in Spring 2022.
Ryburn DobbsIf I feel blocked I don't worry about it. I just go on to the next chapter or I take a break (a walk maybe). The missing pieces will come. They always…moreIf I feel blocked I don't worry about it. I just go on to the next chapter or I take a break (a walk maybe). The missing pieces will come. They always do. Sometimes it just takes a day or so.(less)
Ryburn DobbsThe joy of writing. Writing my novel was probably the most difficult thing I have done, but it was also the most satisfying. No other form of work has…moreThe joy of writing. Writing my novel was probably the most difficult thing I have done, but it was also the most satisfying. No other form of work has felt so affirming and uplifting to me.(less)
It's always good to start off strong, but it isn't always easy to tell if you've done that once you're on your way. Some time ago I submitted The Comfort of Distance for a professional editorial review in the hopes that I would get some feedback that suggests I'm heading in the right direction. After several weeks of checking my email in hopeful anticipation, I finally heard back: