

Media Influence
Writers are very subjective beings. If you find one that isn't, I'll be shocked. A lot of our ideas can come to us from anything we...


Sheets I Love
I'm not going to lie, this is going to be an entirely random post that isn't writing related in the slightest. I have no regrets. (It...
Justice Our Way
As a member of the literary community, I'm going to assume you've heard the phrase 'feminine rage' at least once. If not, let me break it...


Character Descriptions
I have a friend (Hi Tara!) ask me recently about writing character descriptions. Specifically: How do you describe people without it...


Fan Interaction
I swear I'm not trying to write whole essays with these things. I know there have been some long-winded ones in the past couple of weeks,...


Bestseller Formula
A number of trends I've noticed in bestsellers over the past decade ... or two.


The Work of World Building
In the year 2024, I heard the term 'romantasy' for the first time, and I personally love it. As someone that picked up (and kept with)...
Website Changes
The website for Hollow Ryan will see major changes in the coming months.


It's Been A While
Well, it's been over a year since I last posted on this. To be honest, too much has happened. So if you're ready for a full update, buckle up and settle in for the rambling. First of all, I finally moved in with my boyfriend after 12 years together! The catalyst for this? My sister stole my mother and moved her to the desert. (Context: my mother and I have lived together my whole life, and we grew to be financially dependent on one another due to our low income statuses. My


Demon Kin: The Queen Release
Demon Kin: The Queen is now available for purchase.










