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The alarm went off at 05:30 this morning and, I’ll be honest, my brain filed an official complaint.

I am not a morning person. At all.

If there was a medal for “Most Confused Human Before 07:00”, I’d be on the honours list. 😅

So today’s survival plan is simple:

Step 1: Coffee

Step 2: More coffee

Step 3: Remember what day it is

But somewhere between early shifts, real life, and a slightly fried brain, the stories are still ticking away in the background.

For those who are new here – welcome 👋

I’m Ryan, a veteran and the author of The Lost Hero, a story about the Clarke family, service, sacrifice and the echoes war leaves behind. It’s been an incredible journey getting this book out into the world and sharing it with readers, especially fellow veterans and their families.

Right now, I’m also deep into writing the next book in the series:

📖 Faultline – Ghost in the Woods

This one follows Sarah Clarke in a modern, darker, behind-enemy-lines thriller – tangled loyalties, shadowy enemies and the ghosts we carry with us from past operations.

Between work, writing, and the occasional 05:30 existential crisis, your support really does mean the world.

If you enjoy my blogs and posts, it would be a massive help if you could:

Share this blog with a friend who loves military fiction or real veteran stories Invite people to follow my Facebook page if you think they’d enjoy the journey Leave a comment and let me know where you’re reading from (and what time your alarm went off this morning!)

Right – time for another coffee before my brain stages a mutiny.

Thanks for being here, for reading, and for walking this path with me.

Ryan ☕✍️