Ryckman’s Report: April 2024

There’s a lot to talk about, first of which is: I’m publishing another book in June! Arikala Academy: A Wave of Courage is the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy series. Here’s the synopsis: Courage is the most powerful magic of all. At eleven years old, Cassidy Farron knows two things for certain: that … Continue reading Ryckman’s Report: April 2024

Ryckman’s Report: March 2024

Hey look, I’m bringing this back! A few years ago, I started trying to consistently post a monthly blog post – basically a monthly newsletter. Due to the stresses of teaching and the pandemic, it got postponed. HOWEVER, now that things have settled a little bit more and life is (a little) less chaotic than … Continue reading Ryckman’s Report: March 2024

Teaching and Marketing and NaNo…oh my!

So life has been…pretty busy! Obviously, I haven’t been doing a great job of keeping up with the posts like I used to. However, that is something I want to do better about, if anything just so I can have a good reason to keep paying for this website. So let’s start by going over … Continue reading Teaching and Marketing and NaNo…oh my!

I’m Publishing a Book!

So, firstly, sorry for being a bit of a ghost on here again (what else is new?). However, I am happy to say that this time, it is for a good reason: I’m publishing a book! LEGEND OF SAMANTHA TORRES is a middle-grade fantasy adventure novel featuring a diabetic main character, a mysterious jungle island, … Continue reading I’m Publishing a Book!