24. The Slide
Current WIP.
Description coming soon.
23. The Sword of Joy (Children’s Book)
Published 12.20.24
In a world filled with battles and adventure, one young boy is learning the value of honesty.
In a land long ago, but not too long ago so as to forget, a young boy is praised for his valiance in battle and his strength and bravery. He wields his sword high above his head and everyone praises his name. He is a warrior! His joy is his weapon, and he brings joy to all people far and near. People look to him to feel better, to be able to smile, and to lift their own heads high.
But somewhere along the line, the boy forgot how important it was to be honest with both himself and others. Somewhere along the line, he learned the secret of keeping people at arm’s length, and wearing a mask of joy. Somewhere along the line, he forgot how important it was to smile AND grieve.
He had been living a lie by always feeling like he needed to be joyful so that others could be joyful. In the end, he needed to be reminded that both laughter AND tears are important, and being honest with yourself and others about how you really feel is of the utmost importance. He didn’t always need to wield the sword of joy; his sword could represent all kinds of honest emotions.
Don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure – The Sword of Joy” is an epic children’s story addressing one of the most powerful issues facing youth: honesty and transparency. From the bestselling author of the “Dissonance” sci-fi alien invasion saga and the sci-fi 9/11 historical fiction thriller “Forecast,” Aaron Ryan delivers a beautiful tale of affirmation and a reminder that it’s okay to let our true colors show, and to be honest with everyone around us. Buy now before the price changes!
22. The Ring of Truth (Children’s Book)
Published 11.22.24
This is my first children’s book, and it’s called The Ring of Truth. I have very high hopes for this one. It was born from a story that I invented one night while putting my oldest son, 8, to bed. The story put him to sleep, so either it was incredibly peaceful and reassuring, or I’m boring. We’ll see. I’m in the process of having each of the 12 pages illustrated at the moment, and this book will mark my first foray into being a children’s book author.
In a world filled with mythical beasts and battles, one young boy is on a quest to defeat his greatest enemy, Shame.
Far, far away, yet not too far so as to defy belief, there lies a fantastical world filled with dragons, wargs, and ogres. In this world, a young boy finds solace battling creatures. The boy is determined and brave, using his battles as a way to escape from his worst enemy, one of inner turmoil: Shame. Shame over what he had done. Shame over who he was becoming. Shame over his very identity. So, since he couldn’t defeat shame, the next best thing were the evil creatures that called him names. The names hurt, because they were true.
Finally, the boy realizes that the only way to truly defeat shame is with The Ring of Truth. Truth about who he really is. Truth about how he is forgiven. Truth about how loved he really is, regardless of what he may have done in the past.
Don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure – “The Ring of Truth” is an epic children’s story addressing one of the most powerful enemies of identity. From the bestselling author of the “Dissonance” sci-fi alien invasion saga and the sci-fi 9/11 historical fiction thriller “Forecast,” Aaron Ryan delivers a beautiful tale of affirmation and a reminder of our identity.
21. Forecast
Published 11.1.24
What if you could undo 9/11 and prevent tragedy?
What if you had the power to see the future, but every glimpse you caught filled you with terror? Would you dare to intervene, even if it meant causing the very calamity you were trying to prevent? This is the dilemma facing 28-year-old meteorologist Roland Bishop from Jersey City.
After surviving a lightning strike, Roland discovers he can see glimpses of the future by simply being near those who are about to commit atrocities. But when he meets a psychologist who helps him understand the source of his power, Roland realizes that he must make a difficult choice. Will he use his abilities to save innocent lives, or will he inadvertently become a pawn in the very tragedies he’s trying to prevent?
As Roland grapples with his newfound abilities and the weight of his decisions, he must navigate a dangerous world of chaos and butterfly effects. But the question is, will he be able to change the course of the future, or is it already set in stone?
From the bestselling author of the alien invasion military science fiction thriller series “Dissonance,” Aaron Ryan weaves a complex tale of butterfly effect and chaos theory in the unputdownable, “Forecast.” It’s Unbreakable meets The Dead Zone meets Firestarter meets Groundhog Day meets Minority Report in this unforgettable sci-fi thriller!
20. Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless
Published 11.20.24
In 2026, we were attacked, and 85% of mankind were killed off.
In 2042, we finally won. We killed off the gorgons, who had so painfully killed us off previously. The resistance deposed President Jean Graham, annihilated the gorgon queen, and destroyed the funnel, which was stealing our oceans. We eventually beat them, largely because of a resistance borne of one man.
But the craft was still up there, and in 2045, gorgons don’t give up easily. Looming over the earth, the funnel’s reservoir was depleted of water – but not of malice. A second craft now approaches, and Earth’s survivors have only just been reemerging out of a painful annihilation for a desperate two and a half years. The enemy is coming for them yet again, and now the gorgons knew who led the revolt: none other than President Vance Cardona, leader of the Resistance.
In 2045, the gorgons are relentless. The time for their revenge had now come.
Bestselling author Aaron Ryan returns us to the world of Earth in 2045, a few struggling years after the supposed finale and climax to the alien invasion that had left a scorched Earth in 2042.
19. Dissonance Volume Up: Rising
Published 9.3.24
The Resistance Is Rising. Author Aaron Ryan picks up right where he left off in the emotional prequel, Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation, laying the framework for a powerful continuation of the series that all started with Dissonance Volume I: Reality. Volume Up is where the resistance truly rises to fight back.
The year is 2037, eleven years after an alien invasion wiped out 85% of humanity. Most survivors live in underground bunkers called ‘Blockades’ under military protection. The rest are scattered abroad, eking out an existence in the shadows, avoiding gorgons at all costs. In this new dystopian, post-apocalyptic world, four key figures emerge: Rosalita Campion. Miguel Monzon. Allison Trudy. Joseph Bassett.
All will be key players in the war against the gorgons, to be sure; but another war is brewing, and it is one that will leave its mark on all of them: a war against one of their very own. One who will stop at nothing to cling to power. One whose sinister aims placed the world in peril. One who is as dangerous as the gorgons themselves. Will she win? Or will the growing Resistance prove stronger?
Join the Resistance as the volume finally gets turned up from zero, growing in intensity and strength…in Dissonance Volume Up: Rising.
18. How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Independent Book
Published 6.18.24
CAN YOU BE A SUCCESSFUL AUTHOR WITH A SUCCESSFUL BOOK? THE ANSWER IS YES! Self-publishing and marketing of an independent book can be a challenge! In this publishing guide, bestselling author Aaron Ryan shares decades of experience in business and in self-publishing to enable you to have the tools you need to succeed in self-publishing and self-promotion. To market and self-publish a book doesn’t have to be a scary specter! You can self-publish your book effectively, and market or promote it successfully in today’s book marketplace. Aaron effectively lays out multiple business strategies, experience, self-publishing steps, resources, tips and tricks, techniques, marketing approaches, and proven tactics to self-publish a bestselling book for your target audience. This is a must in the Writing, Research & Publishing Guides for Authors category! The bestselling author of the “Dissonance” alien invasion sci-fi quadrilogy spares no expense in his 17th book as he shares three decades of business experience, marketing expertise and self-publishing know-how in a fun, conversational style sure to inform and equip.
17. The Superhero Anomaly
Published 6.10.24
Taking cues from Dave Barry and Dale Carnegie, bestselling author Aaron Ryan of the “Dissonance” sci-fi quadrilogy swerves aside to take you on a fantastical business and life journey.
“The Superhero Anomaly: A Comical Look at Balancing Life & Business” is a self-help business & life book for all entrepreneurs striving for balance between work and life. This rat-race ladder-climbing society in which we live demands everything from us, and sometimes the dividends don’t come until years later, if at all. Aaron peels back the layers on the secrets of staying sane, staying patient, staying focused, and staying driven: all keys to surviving and thriving in business and in life. Transparent, forthright and in some places deeply personal and vulnerable, Aaron shares three decades worth of observations that have helped him become a success in multiple areas of business, all the while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Written from the perspective of sole proprietorship spanning thirty years across multiple ventures, Aaron’s insight brings fresh and keen slaps in the face to remind you of truths you had perhaps forgotten.
16. Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation
Published 6.6.24
This is the prequel to the “Dissonance” trilogy. They came one day and just hovered there in the sky. Three months later, eighty-five percent of humanity was dead. Andrew Shipley was just like the rest of humanity, going about his business and providing for his family when the aliens came. They descended down from the sky, silently, in June of 2026, hovering at a geostationary orbit over our planet for three months. No one knew what they wanted nor why they were here. And then, on September 3rd 2026, they suddenly activated and hunted down all of mankind. No one knew what to do, and no one could fight back. The aliens had a terrifying ability to paralyze us where we stood, consuming us at their leisure. Soon, all of humanity would learn the Number One Rule as it pertains to gorgons: You just… don’t… look. Pandemonium ensues and chaos erupts as Andrew races against both time and hope in order to get his family to safety from a terrifying species that has invaded Earth for its own nefarious purposes. Notable author Aaron Ryan takes us back in this terrifying prequel to his alien invasion “Dissonance” trilogy. Volume Zero is a truly horrifying and gritty tale of mankind’s greatest war.
This is the first prequel to the “Dissonance” trilogy.
15. Dissonance: Cliff’s Notes Edition
Published 6.2.24
“One look, and it’s all over.” There are some rules you never forget. Above all else, whatever you do, you never look directly at a gorgon. Now, plug your ears… because the series synopses are all here.
Bestselling author Aaron Ryan crafts harrowing tales of epic tension, set amidst a gritty post-apocalyptic Earth, in this dystopian alien invasion thriller series. Dissonance: Alien Invasion Series Cliff’s Notes encapsulates the stories from all four dystopian volumes of the Dissonance Alien Invasion Post-Apocalyptic Series:
- Dissonance Volume I: Reality (released 1.1.24)
- Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning (released 3.20.24)
- Dissonance Volume III: Renegade (released 5.18.24)
- Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless (released 11.20.24)
- Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation (released 6.6.24)
- Dissonance Volume Up: Rising (released 9.3.24)
Dissonance: Alien Invasion Series Cliff’s Notes also includes inspirational photos and artwork from the whole series! ***WARNING: SPOILERS CONTAINED HEREIN! These are the abridged versions of the larger stories.***
14. Dissonance Volume III: Renegade
Published 5.18.24
Cameron Shipley has gone rogue. He is now a renegade under Captains Vance Cardona and Miguel Monzon, along with other members of his team. A resistance has formed in the wake of horrifying revelations that President Graham has sinister intentions that will cause the murder of thousands of humans, and adversely affect the whole of humanity. After immeasurable loss and against incredible odds, the team of renegades heads to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton Ohio to launch their counterattack against two deadly enemies. First, the gorgons, and their terrifying queen, must be dealt with. They have wreaked havoc on planet Earth long enough. And secondly, President Graham must be brought to justice. Will Captain Shipley have the fortitude to follow his moral compass and listen to the urging of his superiors, bringing about eventual justice? Or will he seek to avenge the deaths of his loved ones? All the while, he must remember the single most important truth as it relates to gorgons: You just… don’t… look. Bestselling author Aaron Ryan concludes the epic journey begun in “Dissonance Volume I: Reality” in an increasingly tense future Earth, set amidst a gritty and post-apocalyptic environment in this final chapter of his alien invasion military thriller series.
13. Reflections (Book of poetry)
Published 5.2.24
A compilation of journals and poetry by bestselling author Aaron Ryan, author of the “Dissonance” sci-fi alien invasion trilogy. 44 original works created beginning in 1993 and spanning thirty years of artistry. Contains the epic “Ode to Tolkien”, as well as “Slipping down to the Dreamworld,” “Hook,” “Who?”, “Blanket,” “Trials,” “Earthblood,” and many others.
12. Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning
Published 3.20.24
Sergeant Cameron “Jet” Shipley lost everyone to the gorgons and has lost faith in the integrity of his own Command. But Cameron’s loss didn’t stop there. In a world rife with apocalyptic danger, it has become painfully apparent that humanity is still, even in the very throes of annihilation, at war with itself. Finding himself a prisoner and eventual outlaw at the hands of those whom he once trusted most, Cameron must put his fate in the hands of his trusted confidants Lieutenant Allison Trudy, Private Liam “Fox” Mayfield, and Staff Sergeant Joseph Bassett once more, endangering their very lives and freedom, as they and others come to his aid to join in the inevitable revolt against those in power who fail to see the truth: power corrupts, even on the very brink of extinction. Shipley and his team must race against time to find compatriots who share their views, amassing support against the true foe. All the while, they must evade a merciless alien species that will not stop until the earth’s resources are drained dry, reducing it to a barren wasteland. In their quest for truth, they must remember one simple tenet as it pertains to the gorgons: “One look, and it’s all over.” Bestselling author Aaron Ryan continues the epic journey begun in Volume I in an increasingly tense post-apocalyptic landscape, set amidst a gritty, attainable future Earth in this alien invasion thriller series.
11. Dissonance Volume I: Reality
Published 1.1.24
“One look, and it’s all over.” There are some rules you never forget. Above all else, whatever you do, you never look directly at a gorgon. Now, plug your ears… because the war for humanity has begun. Sergeant Cameron “Jet” Shipley was there when they first arrived in 2026. For 16 long years, he learned to hide. To never make a sound. Learning the most important rule of all about the gorgons: You just… don’t… look. The year is now 2042, and humanity is eking out an existence in the shadows. Shipley and his team are sent out on a recon mission with developments that will alter the trajectory of Earth’s fate… and his own. Joined by newcomers Bassett and Trudy, Cameron and his brother Rut will have to contend with a terrifying alien species that have annihilated eighty-five percent of mankind. Will his mission lead him on a slippery slope of discovery that demands accountability? Or will it plunge humanity, and everything in it, into further dissonance? Bestselling author Aaron Ryan crafts a harrowing tale of epic tension, set amidst a gritty post-apocalyptic Earth, in this aliens thriller debut and bestselling new release.
10. Five T’s To Triumph in Voiceover Casting
Published 2.23.23
Joshua Alexander (former voiceover pen name), longtime voiceover artist and author of the “It’s The Voices In My Head” Blog at www.itsthevoicesinmyhead.com, as well as “The Super Voiceover Artist Book Trilogy” and “Running a Successful Voiceover Business” (www.supervoiceoverbook.com), shows you how he books jobs in the art and industry of voiceovers. Using a five-pronged approach to auditioning, this voiceover business coach tears the veil of mystery away from the ways to get cast for voiceover work. “The Five T’s To Triumph” is a comprehensive and honest look at how Joshua tackles each and every audition in order to get cast. As in Joshua’s previous books, he speaks conversationally and candidly, with an empowering humility coming from someone who has experienced a very great measure of success in voiceovers, and wants to pass along his secrets to help you attain a similar measure of success. “The Five T’s To Triumph” is sure to enlighten you through an easy read on your road to becoming a successful voiceover artist.
9. How Do I Get Started In Voiceovers?
Published 12.17.21
Joshua Alexander, voiceover artist and author of the “It’s The Voices In My Head” Blog at www.itsthevoicesinmyhead.com as well as “The Super Voiceover Artist Book Trilogy and “Running a Successful Voiceover Business” at www.supervoiceoverbook.com, offers a step-by-step introduction into the world of voiceovers. In this book you will learn best practices for success in voiceovers, and hitting the ground running. Joshua outlines mistakes to avoid, and recommended steps for success. “How do I get started in Voiceovers” is a question asked by many, and repeatedly. As in Joshua’s previous books, he speaks conversationally, with an empowering humility coming from someone who has experienced a great measure of success in voiceovers, and wants to pass along his secrets to help you attain a similar measure of success. “How do I get started in Voiceovers” is sure to enlighten you through an easy read on your road to becoming a successful voiceover artist.
8. Voiceovers: A Super Responsibility
Published 10.11.21
In this heartfelt conclusion to the Super Voiceover Artist Book Series trilogy, noted voiceover artist, author and blogger Joshua Alexander drives the point home: voiceovers are a super responsibility. They’re not just for anyone, and they carry with them a massive onus of gravity, knowing that each script demands our very best. Digging deep into examples of celebrity, stories of vulnerability, and challenging the reader to go understand their calling, “VOICEOVERS: A Super Responsibility” is a fitting end to Joshua’s “Super Voiceover Artist Book Series.” Joshua Alexander runs the It’s The Voices In My Head Blog at www.itsthevoicesinmyhead.com, and maintains the Global Voiceover Artists Network on Facebook at www.gvoa.net. He is a voice talent, trainer, encourager, blogger, author, and consultant, and takes great pride in his responsibilities in voiceovers. Booking an average of 15-20 jobs a week, he pursues voiceovers tenaciously, and has proven himself as a voiceover superstar and a force for good in the VO world.
7. Running a Successful Voiceover Business
Published 3.26.21
In this “beginner-friendly guide to a voiceover business”, notable voice talent, author and blogger Joshua Alexander provides comprehensive and personally-based guidance on the proper formation and operation of a successful business in voiceovers. Leaning heavily into his own operations that have led him to become one of the most frequently-booked voice talent in the industry today, this book is sure to provide you the inspiration and knowledge you’ll need to develop a thriving voiceover business. Committed to his identity as a businessman first and foremost, Joshua offers a full picture of what it takes to succeed in today’s evolving and yet saturated voiceover marketplace. Over 138 pages, he covers business setup, marketing, tips and tricks, productivity helps, industry observations, strategies, goals, coaching, networking, as well as his own personal revelations from his voiceover journey. Step behind the mic! Learn for yourself how to run a successful Voiceover business from Joshua Alexander: Voice Talent, Speaker, Trainer, Author of the “Super Voiceover Artist Book Series”, and writer of your voiceover edutainment source, “The Voice Actor Blog.”
6. Voiceovers: A Super Fun Pursuit
Published 2.2.21
WARNING! LAUGHTER IS INEVITABLE! This is a peek inside the life and mind of a pioneering voiceover artist to experience what a day-to-day life in a voiceover career is like, as viewed through the prism of joy, excitement and laughter. Though not a book on voiceover technique, in this hilarious follow-up to his debut book “Voiceovers: A Super Business, A Super Life”, Seattle Voiceover Artist Joshua Alexander talks about coronavirus, moving, hoarding toilet paper, murder hornets, wedding videography, social unrest, the presidential election, hating Comcast, and everything else on his eclectic, zany and shrewd mind. Blending satire and personal experience with a unique insight into the day-to-day operations of a voiceover business owner, you’re sure to take a one-of-a-kind journey on a new kind of pursuit: a super fun one! This sequel to the first book in the series is full of satire, intrigue, inspiration, business tips, dragons, monsters, and valiant knights. Well, mainly just satire, intrigue, inspiration and business tips. Visit www.supervoiceoverbook.com to join the mailing list!
5. Voiceovers: A Super Business, A Super Life
Published 3.4.20
WARNING! LAUGHTER IS INEVITABLE! This is a peek inside the life and mind of a pioneering voiceover artist to experience what a day-to-day life in a voiceover career is like, as viewed through the prism of joy, excitement and laughter. Though not a book on technique, Joshua Alexander’s book “Voiceovers: A Super Business ∙ A Super Life” is a compendium of everything this Voice Talent has learned in 30 years of voiceovers, and almost two decades running multiple successful businesses. Featuring rich business insights balanced with hilarious satirical observations and anecdotes in the style of Dave Barry and Steven Wright, as well as vulnerable transparency, Joshua’s comedic outlook on life is sure to bring you valuable Information and direction, along with immeasurably encouraging motivation and inspiration in the pursuit of your own voiceover dreams and goals. With a foreword by industry veteran voiceover coach Scott Burns, it’s a mammoth “how to” on running a successful voiceover business, along with much-needed inspiration in a career full of “rejection.” Highly conversational in its delivery, it contains shrewd tips and tricks on marketing as well as hilarious observations and satirical musings. Joshua offers an eclectic take on the day-to-day operations of a voiceover business man. Outlining the difference between hobbyist and business owner in stark detail, this book is a wonderfully inspiring and refreshing perspective for all those exploring the exciting world of voiceovers, or veterans seriously seeking to up their game.
4. Autobiography (Private) – no longer available
Released in 2013
Aaron published a private autobiography, a memoir of his life so far, that is no longer available.
3. Glimmerings (Poetry) – no longer available
Published 12.11.97
A compendium of 52 original poetic works by Aaron Ryan. No longer available in its original form but soon to be re-released!
2. The Omega Room (abandoned, early 90s)
Abandoned in early 90’s.
Four teens stumble onto military secrets that will leave them fleeing for their lives. Afraid and hunted by a maniacal rogue military leader who has commandeered an American military outpost with access to nuclear missiles, Marshall, Will, Jessica and Sarah must find a way to stop them at all costs.
1. The Electric Boy – first literary work!
Released in 1981.
“The Electric Boy” was Aaron Ryan’s first ever short story written, and it was penned as an assignment in 1981, when he was in 2nd grade. It is, of course, no longer in circulation and is in an attic somewhere.