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Aaron Ryan on Writing 43 Books, Fatherhood, and the Fight to Keep Storytelling Human
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Episode Aaron Ryan on Writing 43 Books, Fatherhood, and the Fight to Keep Storytelling Human
On this episode of Behind the Story, Jelani sits down with bestselling and award-winning author Aaron Ryan for a deeply personal conversation about the life behind the books.
Aaron opens up about the childhood spark that made him a storyteller, the emotional therapy of writing, how fatherhood reshaped both his life and his work, and why hope remains the through-line in the worlds he creates. He also shares what it means to self-publish, see his work adapted for screen, and navigate a creative career during a time when AI is rapidly disrupting both publishing and voice acting.
This is a conversation about identity, legacy, creativity, and what it means to keep creating when the world keeps changing.
In this episode:
• The childhood moment that made Aaron realize he was meant to write • Why writing is both catharsis and calling • Fatherhood, vulnerability, and his book on being a dad • The emotional toll of loving fictional characters • AI’s impact on authors, voice artists, and human creativity • Self-publishing vs traditional publishing • The legacy Aaron hopes to leave behind
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