Anthony Ryan (writer)

Anthony Ryan is a Scottish writer of fantasy and science fiction, best known for his books about Vaelin Al Sorna, which started in 2013 with Blood Song. He worked as a full-time researcher before switching to full-time writing. He currently lives in London, England. He has a degree in Medieval History.

Anthony Ryan
Anthony Ryan, 2016
Anthony Ryan, 2016
Born1970 (age 52–53)
Scotland, United Kingdom
GenreFantasy and science fiction
Notable worksRaven's Shadow series
Website
anthonyryan.net

Biography

Anthony Ryan was born in Scotland in 1970 but has spent much of his adult life in London.[1] Anthony Ryan initially self-published Blood Song,[2] however, he switched to major publication when Penguin books offered him a three-book deal in May 2012. He started writing full-time after the success of the publication. He continues to self-publish a series of SF Noir novellas.

Bibliography

Raven's Shadow Trilogy
  • Blood Song (2013)
  • Tower Lord (2014)
  • Queen of Fire (2015)

Raven’s Blade Duology

Sequel Series to Raven’s Shadow Trilogy

  • The Wolf’s Call (July 2019)
  • The Black Song (August 2020)

Slab City Blues
  • Slab City Blues (2011)
  • A Song for Madame Choi (2011)
  • A Hymn to Gods Long Dead (2012)
  • The Ballad of Bad Jack (2013)
  • An Aria for Ragnarok (2015)
  • Slab City Blues: The Collected Stories (2015)

The Draconis Memoria Trilogy
  • The Waking Fire (2016)
  • The Legion of Flame (2017)
  • The Empire of Ashes (2018)

Seven Swords Series
  • The Scarlet Ziggurat (2023)
  • A Pilgrimage of Swords (2019)
  • The Kraken’s Tooth (2020)
  • City of Songs (2021)
  • To Blackfyre Keep (Oct 2022)
  • Across the Sorrow Sea (Sep 2023)

The Covenant of Steel
  • The Pariah (August 2021)
  • The Martyr (June 2022)
  • The Traitor (July 2023)

Short stories

Raven's Shadow

  • The Lord Collector. Available in Blackguards Anthology.
  • A Duel of Evils. Available in Unfettered II Anthology.
  • The Lady of Crows
  • Many Are the Dead
  • Songs of the Dark (Subterranean Press 2020) Collects four stories listed above.

The Draconis Memoria

  • Sandrunners. Available in Legends II Anthology - Stories in Honour of David Gemmell.

References
  1. "The Qwillery: Interview with Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song (Raven's Shadow 1) - July 2, 2013". qwillery.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  2. "Fiction Book Review: Blood Song by Anthony Ryan. Ace, $27.95 (592p) ISBN 978-0-425-26769-1". publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 20 January 2014.


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