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The bullet-point Bio

  • LGBTQ+ (he/they).
  • Author.
  • Writing Coach.
  • The Picture Book Whisperer™.
  • Editor at Bushel & Peck.
  • Viking descendant.
  • Lover of #2 pencils.
  • Oxford comma champion.
  • Amateur ninja.
  • Penguin patronus.
  • Root beer connoisseur.
  • More shoes than sense.
  • Winner of World’s Best Spouse Award (Category: Cold Toes)
Muppet Ryan
Hipster Ryan
Smirky Ryan
Prizewinner Ryan

The Bigger "Better" Bio

I’m the kid who ruined their eyes thanks to reading by flashlight under the covers. Now I help others read, write, and appreciate books, too. My passion is the written word in all of its impressive incarnations. And I’m always on the prowl for new writing, coaching, editing, speaking, teaching, or other creative projects–I’ve yet to run across an opportunity too small or too big!

These days, I serve as Editor at Bushel & Peck Books, which publishes a wide range of exciting titles for kids, tweens, and teens.

I’m not-so-secretly known as the Picture Book Whisperer–the industry’s go-to person to help celebrities and high-profile clients write and sell children’s books.

I love making new professional connections. Reach out if you want to talk about writing, reading, publishing, creativity, teaching, penguins, “American Idol,” or the NFL (pro OR con).

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Penguin Ryan
"A Beautiful Mind" Ryan
Packers Fan Ryan
Books
1
Published Works
100
Years of Teaching Writing
1

Ryan & Some of his favorite People

Wynton Marsalis

Bobby Bowden

carlton fisk

Richard Peck

tony jacklin

John Updike

AJ jacobs

Robert Olen Butler

Natasha Trethewey and Thomas Lux

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Jane Yolen

Mike Le

John Havlicek and Lou Brock

Jack Hanna

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