Jonathan Ryan is an author, screenwriter, columnist, blogger, and member of the Horror Writers Association. His debut horror mystery novel,ย 3 Gates of the Deadย (Open Road Media), earned rave reviews from theย New York Journal of Books, theย Midwest Book Review, andย Library Journal. The second book in his 3 Gates of the Dead series,ย Dark Bride, is set for release in 2015.
A practiced public speaker, Ryan incorporates topics of writing and religion into his lectures. He has contributed to theย Huffington Post,ย Christianity Today, theย High Calling,ย TAPS ParaMagazine,ย Intrepid Magazine, the popular horror site DreadCentral.com, and Patheos.com, where he has a regular blog called theย Rogue. Ryan took his vows to become a Benedictine oblate novice with St. Meinrad Archabbey. He lives in South Bend, Indiana.