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.
Biography
Anthony Ryan was born in Scotland in 1970 but has spent much of his adult life in London.Anthony Ryan initially self-published Blood Song, 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.
Raven's Shadow Universe
Raven's Shadow
Blood Song Tower Lord- ''Queen of Fire''
Raven's Blade
The Wolf's Call- ''The Black Song''
Slab City Blues
Slab City Blues A Song for Madame Choi A Hymn to Gods Long Dead The Ballad of Bad Jack An Aria for Ragnarok- ''Slab City Blues: The Collected Stories ''
The Draconis Memoria
The Waking Fire The Legion of Flame- ''The Empire of Ashes''
Seven Swords series
The Scarlet Ziggurat A Pilgrimage of Swords The Kraken’s Tooth City of Songs To Blackfyre Keep- ''Across the Sorrow Sea''
The Covenant of Steel
The Pariah The Martyr- ''The Traitor''
Age of Wrath
A Tide of Black Steel- ''Born of an Iron Storm''
Short stories
Raven's ShadowThe Lord Collector. Available in Blackguards Anthology.A Duel of Evils. Available in Unfettered II Anthology.The Lady of CrowsMany Are the DeadSongs of the Dark Collects four stories listed above.The Draconis MemoriaSandrunners. Available in Legends II Anthology - Stories in Honour of David Gemmell.