Author Benjamin Ryan ✓

[text] I just found out about the passing of someone very close to me. She shared my passion for reading and books. She saved me when I had nowhere to go. She was one of my biggest supporters. My books are hers. My heart is SO heavy today. 🕯️💔

[text] How do you feel about thunderstorms? We have one now in NYC and all I want to do is curl up and read or write a book!

[text] Being an author also means you have to be a… * Sales person * Marketing specialist * Social media persona * Website designer * Financial guru Did I miss anything?

[image] My publisher passed away last night. She believed in all things books and everyone indie. She was a cheerleader to many and a light to all. In her honor, read more. All she ever wanted was for the world to be filled with all different kinds of stories. ❤️

[text] If someone asked you to prove YOU wrote your book, you could do it right? A million drafts? Crazy emails and texts and notes? Your favorite line memorized that no one else even noticed but you? #AmWriting

[text] Have you ever killed off one of your characters? I have a feeling we all have.

[image] After my beautiful publisher was taken from this Earth way too soon, it’s time to finally step into the query trenches once again. My heart is so heavy, especially because these were “Brittney’s” books as much as mine. Rest in peace my friend. I miss you.

[text] Is ANYONE able to write without editing??? Hardest thing in the world. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

[text] Fascinating question. I don’t think I’m good at short stories like I am with long novels. Is it common to be good at both?

[image] Can you write outside at a cafe? I love the cliché idea of it, but I get too distracted by the people and the charm. #AmWriting