Ryan Schneider

Ryan Schneider is a husband, aspiring father, writer, and novelist. Ryan writes in many genres, including Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Mainstream Fiction. He is the author of thirteen novels, a collection of short stories, and a dozen screenplays. Ryan earned a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of the Pacific, and advanced degrees in Screenwriting and Independent Producing at UCLA. He has worked as a newspaper staff writer and film critic, as well as co-host of a weekly radio show. Ryan is also a commercially-licensed pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings. He lives in central Florida with his wife Taliya, a Guinness World Record-holding singer/songwriter and recording artist. Taliya received a Guinness World Record in 2005 for recording her original song "Flower Child" in 15 languages. She is currently in the studio, mastering a brand new acoustic album.