Would you rather live through an alien invasion or a global dystopia? And yes, you have to choose one. No "neither;" that's not how apocalypses work. (As someone who's written both in significant detail, I have an opinion, and it might surprise you.) Drop your answer and your reasoning.

The End: Alpha is in a Christian Reads Giveaway! (2) Winners of eBook "Gift Baskets" of ALL ebooks Other Winners of individual ebooks or paperbacks (randomly selected) authorsxp.com/giveaway #aaronryan #theend #christianbooks #christianfiction #endtimes #booklover #bookworm

I've got an upcoming sales booth & book signing - COME MEET THE AUTHOR, BUY A BOOK, AND ENTER THE RAFFLE! For more information, join my exclusive Facebook group at authoraaronryangroup.com for news, announcements, coupons, giveaways & more! #aaronryan #author #writer #booksbooksbooks #indieauthor

Tell me you're a sci-fi reader without telling me you're a sci-fi reader. I'll go first: I have strong opinions about the structural integrity of fictional spacecraft and I will share them unprompted. Your turn.

I talk to my characters out loud. I ask them things. I wait for the answer to arrive. Sometimes I argue with them about what they'd actually do in a scene. My family treats this as completely normal behavior at this point. It isn't, but here we are. Do you do this or am I alone?

The latest interview is live, and it's a good one! It's with Chris Clinard and Books4Guys at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS3S... Books4Guys aims to bring up quality young men, which is such a worthy cause! #aaronryan #podcast #interview #author #storyteller

In 2042, telepathic aliens called gorgons wiped out 85% of humanity. Cameron Shipley lost everything: his family, his faith, his unit. Now he's humanity's last hope. But can he trust his own command? DISSONANCE is a 6-book alien invasion saga that readers can't put down. Book 1 is .99 on Kindle.

Two twins. One in prison. The Covid pandemic. A murderous body-swapping demon. Good luck.

youtube.com/shorts/xdl_r... This is an author’s emotional cycle. I’ve written 50 books. You’d think I’d remember how to start the 51st. Nope. The secret: Start. Even if you feel like you’ve forgotten how. The muscle memory comes back.

Moment of silence today, June 6th, 2026, as millions of mysterious creatures descend from the sky, fanning out and taking up position all over the Earth. The 90 day countdown... has begun. youtu.be/Ab3jXToJujc #aaronryan #dissonance #alieninvasion #postapocalyptic #bestsellingbooks

Hmm. Well, the gorgons DO come tomorrow, so I figure I better get to reading the “manual.” www.dissonancetheseries.com #aaronryan #dissonance #alieninvasion #gorgons #gorgon #telepathicparalytic #SciFiAdventure #booklover #bookworm

POV: You’re an author and your characters live rent-free in your head. Me: “I should probably do normal human things” My Characters: “BUT WHAT ABOUT THE ALIEN INVASION / FAMILY SECRETS / DYSTOPIAN UPRISING” Me: “I haven’t showered in 2 days” (cont'd)

Two new great interviews just dropped! First, with @triciacopeland.bsky.social - www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Qp.... Thank you, Tricia! Secondly, with @healthymindbyavik.bsky.social - mindmachine.buzzsprout.com/2621895/epis.... Thank you Avik! #aaronryan #author #writer #storyteller #entrepreneur

Twins always finish each other's sentences. ESPECIALLY in prison. Check out my new body-swapping horror novel, "Blood Echoes!" - now available on Fresh Friday at Authors XP! authorsxp.com/fresh-friday... #horrornovel #horror #thriller #aaronryan #freaky

Hot take: the villain's chapters are always more interesting than the hero's. The hero is trying to do the right thing. The villain is doing the wrong thing for reasons that make complete sense to them. That's more compelling. That's where the real moral weight lives. Agree or fight me.

Amazing news! The Slide was just selected by Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival via FilmFreeway.com!

Who would have thought a dinosaur like me could switch to a Mac after all these years, and be just fine! Thank you @applecomputers.bsky.social for this awesome Mac Studio!

Hello friends! It gives me great honor and pride to announce that, in addition to authoring over 50+ books, I'm a professional speaker as well! I've recently launched my speaking website at www.speakeraaronryan.com - feel free to check it out! (cont'd)

50+ books. Multiple sagas. Alien invasions, Christian dystopias, reluctant vigilante heroes, a pre-apocalyptic black hole thriller, children's picture books, satire that occasionally gets me in trouble, and a... (cont'd)

Finish this sentence: The last character death in a book that made me feel personally wronged was _____. I'll go first: I'm still not over it and I won't be naming names because the wound is fresh and this is a safe space. Your turn. 👇

Well, would you look at that. SOMEONE just won the 2026 International Impact Book Award for Sci-Fi for "Dissonance Volume I: Reality"! I'm ELATED! #aaronryan #dissonance #internationalimpact #bookawards #award

Teaching kids about truth, joy, and inner strength, without making it feel like a lecture. The Ring of Truth. The Sword of Joy. The Book of Power. Picture books with actual depth, for the littlest readers in your life. (And yes, they hold up for adults too.)

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Apocalyptic survival at its most brutal. An ancient threat reawakens, forcing humanity into a pulse-pounding battle for the future. 🩸🏃‍♂️ @authoraaronryan.bsky.social #scifithriller #dystopian

Every time someone, anywhere in the world, picks up one of my books — I'm genuinely floored. You chose this. Out of everything you could be doing, you chose to spend time in a world I built. That's not something I take lightly. Not even a little. Thank you. Truly.

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Indie authors: your cover is your first sentence. If it doesn't stop the scroll, the greatest book in the world never gets opened. Invest in it. Treat it as part of the writing, not the afterthought. (I wrote a whole guide on self-publishing if you want to go deeper — link in bio.)

Why do I pour my heart into books? Because at least fictional characters LISTEN. Work conversations about my books last exactly 4 seconds before someone asks about the Marvel movie. Writers, can you relate? Drop a 💀 if your friend has NO idea what your books are about. youtube.com/shorts/AONqj...

Three great bestselling/award-winning series to get hooked on. Check them out at authoraaronryanstore.com and use coupon code AARONRYAN35OFF for a whopping 35% off! Thanks for looking, fellow authors and readers! #aaronryan #dissonance #talisman #theend #bookstoread

Have you bought and read my first foray into horror, "Blood Echoes"? If so, I would be enormously grateful for an Amazon review! Thank you so much for taking the time. Here's the link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXN2TMD5 #aaronryan #horror #novel #booktoread #reviews

HEADS UP! "One away or one to stay, and balance anew," right? Well, just like The Talisman series, it's all about balance. So, just like Liam Mayfield had to save 1000 lives, I've got an offer for you. The person who correctly guesses, or gets close to the (cont'd)

A vigilante operating in the shadows. A city with a darkness running deeper than anyone knows, & a reluctant hero who absolutely did not ask for any of this. Talisman: Subterfuge. If you want your action with a side of moral complexity & a protagonist who isn't sure he's really one of the good guys.

Person: How long does it take you to write a book? Me: It depends. Person: On what? Me: How loud my 14yo dog is barking at the imaginary squirrels she THINKS she’s chasing. It's a variable I have not yet been able to control.

It's a slog, but a worthy one! I've now sold over 10k books, and the vendor markets prove to continue to be a great source of revenue and book sales. Very grateful! #booksales #revenue #author #writer #aaronryan

What if someone on the ground knew what was coming on September 11th? And what if no one would listen? Forecast is a 9/11 speculative fiction thriller built around that question. Because some of the heaviest stories are the ones that ask "what if" about the moments we can never get back.

What if this book is tied into that book? Is it on purpose that one character keeps appearing throughout all of my books? Is this interconnectedness suggestive of some kind of giant 'AaronVerse?' The answer? IT IS. (cont'd)

Outstanding Creator Awards has given me the honor of receiving a few wins/honorable mentions for Dissonance Volume I: Reality. I'll add this to the list of accolades I'm proud of. Thanks again! Check out the saga at www.dissonancetheseries.com #aaronryan #author #dissonance #awards #creator

I'm THRILLED to be speaking at the Southwest Washington Writer's Conference in September. If you haven't registered yet, make sure you do! Register at southwestwashingtonwriters.com #writers #authors #storytellers #conference #learning

The gorgons from "Dissonance" are coming in 16 days!!! Are you ready?!?! The alien invasion happens June 6th, 2026. Make sure to buy the 'manuals' at authoraaronryanstore.com! #aaronryan #dissonance #alieninvasion #bookstoread #sciencefiction

I decided to place my new “Go Away, I’m Writing” tumbler right next to my Lord of the Rings swords for added emphasis. :) #writer #author #leavemealone #writing #aaronryan

Why do I write stories? It's simple. Because I love having my heart broken repeatedly. Because I love the sound of crickets. Because I am genuinely fond of scammers. Because I love wasting my time. Because I love being accused of using AI. Because it's a sickness, really.

Another great interview! This time with Christian Brim and The Profitable Creative. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiqJ... #aaronryan #interview #podcast #aithreat #voiceactors #authors

"BLOOD ECHOES" debuts TODAY!!! Each purchase pushes me closer and closer to the #1 Bestseller spot. If you like horror, you've got to snatch this one up! Here's the tagline: "Twins always finish each other's sentences. Especially in prison." Thanks so much for your support! (Link below)

FRIENDS! Come see me at the Lacey Spring Fair on Pacific Avenue in Olympia today between 10-6 and Sunday between 11-5! I have a TON of books to bless you! #author #writer #inperson #bookstoread #indieauthor

youtube.com/shorts/UpaLc... I always crave coffee in the morning. I talk to myself. I cry over my own plot twists. I constantly check my books’ rankings. And I often get interrupted while writing. This is my pack, and I’m proud of it. Tell me you’re an author without telling me you’re an author.

youtube.com/shorts/nxlHk... What happens when we lose everything that makes us human? There is no escaping... The Slide. Check it out now at authoraaronryanstore.com or www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFFMJQR3 #blackhole #aaronryan #disasterbooks #booktoker #bookstagrammer

Have you seen this suspect anywhere? It’s crucial that you share any information you have regarding this suspect. Because he’s not sorry. youtube.com/shorts/INfN1...

Duh-duh-d-duh! Another great interview! This time with Melvin Edwards and Stories From Real Life. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAGs... #author #interview #podcast #storyteller #stories

Well, would you look at that. I've now sold 10,240 of my books, offline and online. Didn't know I had passed the big milestone! #sales #salesreport #booktok #author #happiness #celebration #yay #booksales

Two cool announcements! First, WONDERFUL interview recently with Tim Melanson with Work At Home Rockstar at: youtube.com/watch?v=lw7gJIVOMu0&feature=youtu.be. Fun! Secondly, I've got an upcoming sales booth & book signing at the Lacey Spring Fun Fair this Saturday and Sunday! (cont'd)