Ryan Stevenson

Biography

Ryan Stevenson was born in Abilene, Texas, in the early 1980's, and currently resides in the state of New York, where he began taking a more serious approach to writing. As an author, Mr. Stevenson has gravitated towards stories that deal with the human condition. Many of his stories, as well as poems, have been inspired from moments in the lives of people he has met along the way on his own life's journey.
His latest publication, A Life Awakening, finds its main character, Ethan Elliot, at a crossroads in his life, while his spirit guide, William, attempts to steer him in directions that he never would have considered on his own. If you have found yourself in a similar state of indecision, A Life Awakening will offer you the opportunity to review your own life, and assist you in making those decisions that inevitably move you along the river of life.

Smashwords Interview

Mr. Stevenson, what was the motivation behind writing the " A Life Awakening" Ethan Elliot series?
To begin with, it was a series of conversations with people from various walks of life, along with friends that had experienced the emotional trauma of a relationship that didn't work out as hoped. Yet, as a spiritual individual, I believe that there is more going on in our lives than many may realize, and that's where Ethan's spirit guide, William, enters the story. In fact, William introduces himself to the reader in the very first chapter of Book One.
How do you approach cover design?
Cover design is something that has to be given a great deal of thought as it really is the calling card for the reader. When a reader walks through a book store or browses on line, other than looking for a story in a particular genre, the first thing that catches the readers eye is the books cover. So it's important to design a cover that will catch the readers eye while setting the mood for the story behind that cover. I took a great deal of time in searching not only for the right image to use, but even the font style is important since it's an integral part of the cover as well.
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Where to buy in print

Books

Asset on the Run: A Michael Brewer Suspense Novel
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 50,220. Language: English. Published: November 21, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
After an accident on the soccer field, Michael Brewer realizes that the accident has him with a strange, extraordinary ability, that he is reluctant to reveal. Certain government agents, with less-than-honorable intentions, have discovered his secret, and will stop at nothing to grab him and use his ability for their own purposes. His life is turned upside-down as he tries to keep one step ahead.
Obsessive Rage: The Sycamore File
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 43,760. Language: English. Published: June 25, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
The reader of Obsessive Rage will begin his journey with the Great Depression in Atlanta, and then be transported into the present time to examine a murder that took place more than eighty years ago--only to be confronted with a modern day psychopath. Medical science is still trying to understand the profound effect emotions can have on the human mind, sometimes with dire consequences.
A LIFE AWAKENING: Living My Life on My Terms, Ethan Elliot Series, Book Three
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 136,370. Language: English. Published: July 25, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Living My Life on My Terms is the authors' third and final book in the Ethan Elliot Series, under the overall title, A LIFE AWAKENING. Failing in many relationships, Ethan finally examines the possibility of past lives, and his soul's true purpose in this life. He finally arrives at the point of true happiness. The reader will feel compelled to follow Ethan's example.
A Life Awakening: Moving on from Memories past. Ethan Elliot series, Book Two
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 37,740. Language: English. Published: December 8, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
In the second of the Ethan Elliot Series, the author, Ryan Stevenson, unravels the events in Ethan's life that caused him to leave his home in New York and head to San Antonio to start life anew, as he did in Book One. In Book Two, William steps aside while Ethan relives his past relationship with Jennifer, with its highs and lows; then finally finds an unexpected new direction to follow.
A Life Awakening: Whispers from Within. Ethan Elliot Series, Book One.
Price: Free! Words: 12,540. Language: English. Published: November 27, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
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A Life Awakening is a chronicle about the troubled life of a young man named Ethan Elliot, as told by his spirit guide, William. In the first of this series, Whispers from Within, we join Ethan as he feels he finally has found his soul mate in his relationship with Jennifer. Little does Ethan realize that his entire world is about to be turned upside down.