As a writer, Ryan got his start in the late 90's writing scripts for the top wrestling promotions in the United States. He wrote and produced 2 animated shorts "Adam & Steve" which won Funniest Short at the Spike & Mike Twisted Animation film festival (1995) and "Noah's Fabulous Ark" which was also nominated the following year (1996). In 2005 Ryan wrote his first novel "The Books of Xenador" that was optioned by Fox Atomic as a graphic novel series. In 2013 Ryan wrote and produced the dark comedy/horror film "Bloody Bobby". Ryan's unique story telling ability has caught the attention of Hollywood executives. In 2014 Ryan started his own production company Twisted Tall Tales with future films like Gambit's Game, 666: The Devil's Highway, and The Harlequin already in development.