Looking for a real vampire? One that actually kills people? Meet Lucian val Drasmyr, fantasy author Matthew D. Ryan’s greatest creation. He’s cold, arrogant, and thoroughly evil. Now just imagine what the vampire is like. 😊 Check out Drasmyr, the prequel to the series From the Ashes of Ruin.
Matthew D. Ryan: Writer, Author, Fantasy Enthusiast, and AI Translator:
Hi. My name is Matthew D. Ryan, expert writer and wordsmith extraordinaire!
Are you looking for a writer with the skills and know-how to draw in and attract more traffic to your website? A writer that can bedazzle and enthrall all those hungry consumers that land on your page?
Look no further. I am that expert writer you need.
Experience:
I’ve run and maintained several websites of note over the past twenty years or so. I did all the work for each one including, even, a dash of coding (although I am not offering that service).
The first website, entitled “Project Colony,” kept tabs on the space industry. At the time, I was very interested in efforts to commercialize and colonize space.
The second website, entitled “MatthewDRyan.com,” promoted my fantasy novels. It also served as home for my fantasy blog, “A Toast to Dragons.”
The most recent website, “The Wizard’s Inkwell” is, pretty much, the successor to MatthewDRyan.com. Originally, it was all about the fantasy genre (I’m a big fantasy and D&D buff), however, I have recently pivoted and rebranded the site as a serious online writing endeavor.
The Nuts and Bolts
I wrote the copy and content for all three of those sites. As a result, I am familiar with both content writing and copy writing, as well as the concept of SEO. I also wrote blogs for each site. Typical posts ranged from four hundred to fifteen hundred words apiece and contained a wealth of information on pertinent topics and ideas.
Beyond that, I’ve been working on the Upwork freelancing site since January of 2021. In that time, I have written well over 100 blog posts and articles for multiple clients on a variety of topics ranging from medical subjects like chiropractic care, to diet, to pets, and other things. I’ve also written a whole slew of Facebook ads, video scripts, emails, newsletters, and much, much more.
My Writing Skills
My specific skillset is as follows:
- 15+ years writing, editing, and proofreading experience.
- 4+ years of content writing and copy writing experience
- 2 years of SEO writing experience
- Knowledge of: Microsoft Office, Google Drive, WordPress, Asana, Slack, and Wrike.
- A B.A. in philosophy and mathematics.
- Familiarity with low-level physics, chemistry, and geology
- 30+ years of fantasy gaming experience (D&D, Warhammer, etc…) as player, gamemaster, and even game designer
- 20+ years of world building experience for fantasy worlds in novels and pen & paper RPG’s
So, whether it be a laymen’s level science article or a sojourn through a beguiling world of make-believe, I’m the guy you want on your team. So, shoot me an email, and let’s get to work!
Fantasy Fiction and Gaming Experience:
A big part of my training and growth as a writer revolves around my experience with fantasy fiction. I’ve been reading fantasy, playing fantasy games, and been involved in the fantasy genre for over forty years at this point.
As of today, I’ve written and self-published four fantasy novels myself. I have a fifth in the works. I’ve also written a number of mini-anthologies and novellas. You can access all my writings on my “Accomplishments” page. Feel free to download any one of my novels, novellas, or mini-anthologies. I highly recommend “Drasmyr”; it was the first book I ever published and, as of, 12-29-2020, I’m giving it away for free.
In addition to writing, I’ve developed a number of gaming systems. I’ve also developed various fantasy worlds to go with these systems. Yes, I’ve been worldbuilding since years before worldbuilding was a thing.
One of my biggest influencers early on was J.R.R. Tolkien. Later years introduced me to the work of Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan. All these are literary influences; my gaming influences included the likes of Gary Gygax (of course) among others. All very talented contributors of ingredients to the elixir of my fecund mind. Bwu-ha-ha-ha!
In my career, I’ve done both writing accredited under my own name as well as a bit of ghostwriting here and there. Below is an incomplete list of some of the material I’ve written as Matthew D. Ryan. Check them out!
My Credited Writing Experience:
I have written four fantasy novels under my own name (100k+ words apiece):
- Drasmyr
- The Children of Lubrochius
- The Sceptre of Morgulan
- The Citadel
- The Blood Pools of Shorai (Coming soon …. Err, eventually)
I have also written three fantasy mini-anthologies:
- Of Dragons, Love, and Poison
- When Storm Clouds Rise
- Cats of the Fey
Two fantasy novellas:
- Prism
- Truths of a Liar
And a single non-fiction philosophical dialogue on the concept of truth:
- A Thinker’s Guide to Truth: A Conversation on Truth, Part #1
The Wizard's Inkwell 