Originally drawn to writing through short stories, he later expanded into novels and essays, earning a modest but devoted readership. His debut novel, The Long Way Home, established his reputation as a careful observer of small-town life and human endurance. He followed it with Winter Fields, a collection of linked short stories, and the memoir Letters from the Ridge, which reflects on his upbringing in rural America. His most recent novel, A Borrowed Light, examines grief and second chances in a coastal fishing community.
Beyond his books, Ryan has taught creative writing workshops and contributed essays to literary magazines. He continues to write from his home in New England, where he is currently at work on his next novel.
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