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Killing Freedom: Cover Reveal & Exclusive First Preview

Bumper post alert! Before we start, I want to give you a bit of  a rundown of what to expect. I'm heading to New York for eleven days on Wednesday so I figured I'd leave you all with a bit extra to chew on. That said, bear with me: this post will … [Read more]

Writing in Multiple Genres — Is it a Bad Idea?

One of the main disadvantages of being a writer is that there are only so many stories we can write. This knowledge is highly frustrating. Taking a glance at my Notes app, I have enough ideas lined up to last me a career, yet I know I'll probably … [Read more]

Author Update: What’s Next from Ryan Casey?

Hi all, Just wanted to check in and reassure you that yes, I am alive, and no, I haven't quit writing. So, tabloid journalists, you can drop your pens and scrap that planned headline story all over the gossip pages tomorrow... I am, in fact, in … [Read more]

Understanding Amazon Rankings — Debunking the Myths

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the Amazon ranking system. Pretty much every blog you visit, you'll hear a different 'take' on whether a free book is as weighty as a paid book, whether the popularity lists are different to the bestseller … [Read more]

The Painting (The Watching, 1) Now Available!

Good news! My new book, The Painting, is now available to buy over at Amazon for $2.99/£1.99! Just hit here to be transferred to the relevant Kindle Store. Here's a bit about the book: You think you know the story. When struggling … [Read more]

Kindle Worlds: Why Amazon’s Fan Fiction Platform is Good News

A couple of years ago, self-publishing was a dirty word. Okay, okay -- it still is. But it's slowly shaking its negative connotations. People are not only able to publish books that publishers dismiss as inappropriate, but are managing to form … [Read more]

The Painting (The Watching Book 1) Preview

On Sunday, I revealed a brand-new project titled The Painting, which is the first novella in a planned creepy suspense series of three for launch in 2013. I promised a preview of the book, so here you go. All I ask for in return is that you … [Read more]

The Painting: New Book from Ryan Casey, Coming Soon…

Surprise: I have a new release on the way. It's called 'The Painting', as you can see from the lovely cover to the left, and is the first part of a series I like to call 'The Watching'. The Painting is indeed the novella I was working on when I … [Read more]

Let’s Get Visible by David Gaughran is Now Available

Authors and publishers, stop what you're doing and head on over to Amazon right this moment. David Gaughran, one of the most self-publishing savvy authors out there, has just launched his new book, Let's Get Visible: How To Get Noticed And Sell More … [Read more]

Writing for a Living: Preparing for a Career in Making Stuff Up

In three weeks time, I'll be completely free. After seventeen years in full-time education, I finally pack my bags and head back home from the University of Birmingham, where I'm finishing up my English with Creative Writing degree programme. I've … [Read more]