M.C. Ryder's Blog

If you've been paying close attention to some of the books I've been reading lately, you might be wondering why I've started reading a bunch of children's books. Well, I'm part of this really cool cause by Tom Tracy who put together a catalog that features indie authors and their indie books! It's a catalog intended to be distributed to libraries, schools, and parents that includes diverse kids books! My non-fiction book, How to Stand Up to Bullying, is featured in the catalog!

Right now there is a campaign running through Kickstarter until the 19th where you can pledge a donation to help fund the cause to give free copies of the catalog to libraries and schools. The goal has been reached, but it's still running until the 19th! Don't delay, pledge today!

Here is the link: https://www.tomtracybooks.com/catalog...

I've got some exciting news to share, that I'm able to share right now, drumroll... I created an official newsletter! I've got something more in the works that is top secret at the moment. If you follow me on social, you would have noticed that I'm taking a minor break. Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere yet. Sign up for my newsletter to be among the first to hear the big news first...

https://mcryderauthor.beehiiv.com/sub...

Happy New Year! I have a feeling good things are to come in 2025! I've entered my two latest books, When Darksome Falls and My Journey as an Author into some competitions.

My Journey as an Author has been very successful so far earning 5-star reviews with Literary Titan, LitPick, and Readers' Favorite. I also have a Dear Author Book review with Speak Up Radio's Firebird Book Awards. Check out the review here:

https://www.speakuptalkradio.com/mcry...

I've got some more exciting news to share about my memoir, My Journey as an Author. I had a book trailer created by LitPick in which used my own voice!

Check out the book trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bvhQ...

Exciting news to share! My memoir, My Journey as an Author, is now available on paperback and ebook! Just in time for the holidays! My memoir depicts the first year of becoming an indie author with the highs and lows. Stay tuned as a book trailer will be coming soon!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Although October has come to an end, which is dedicated to bringing awareness to bullying, I just received the final version of my book trailer from LitPick for my book How to Stand Up to Bullying.

Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSV31...

Hello readers,

I've got some exciting news to share. I have two new books coming soon. Yes! You read that right, two new books! The first book I'd like to share with you is, When Darksome Falls. This will be the last book in The Dark series which follows Melia after the events from The Darkened Enchantment. What sets When Darksome Falls apart from the rest of the series is, well it's going a bit western! With the return of the hit show Yellowstone, a favorite of mine, I will state that the show did have an impact on the direction of the story. Giddy up! You won't see what's coming!

The second book that is almost ready is a mini memoir, My Journey as an Author. Becoming an independent author (indie) has had many ups and downs. I depict my first year of becoming an author and I still have a long journey ahead of me. as I navigate the publishing world, my way. It's not easy, but I dare to be unique!

Exciting news to share. The episode for my debut novel, The Darkest Side of the Moon with Book Club for Kids dropped this week! I'm honored I got the opportunity to interview with Kitty Fields and answer some questions from the kids that read my book. It was awesome to hear them discuss my book.

Check it out!
https://www.bookclubforkids.org/new-b...

I've got some more good news! Three of my books placed as finalists in the Storytrade Book Awards. Those books include All I See Are Dark Clouds and my latest two, The Darkened Enchantment and Infinity Tales.

Check out the full list of winners and finalists here: https://2024.storytradeawards.com/

I've been busy winning some awards! Each book in The Dark series is now a winner with the Outstanding Creator Awards! Check out the list of all the winners, including Michael Caine and Amy Jo Johnson (original pink Power Ranger)

https://www.outstandingcreator.com/wi...

Also, my latest books, The Darkened Enchantment and Infinity Tales, placed in Person of the Year awards! This Sunday, 8/25/2024, the announcement will be made for who is the Author of the Year. Wish me luck!

Another award win is with newly Storytrade Awards. It's not been officially announced yet, but three of my books in The Dark series received a win. Stay tuned!