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I’m Ryan Mayo—former Royal Artillery Gunner (’90–’96, passed P Company), author of The Lost Hero, and co-host of the Two Paths podcast. I write with grit and heart about service, family, and what resilience really looks like—on the battlefield and at home. I’m passionate about giving veterans a voice and keeping remembrance alive for the next generation. Off-mic and off-page, I mentor frontline teams on the railway and spend time with my ever-growing family.

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  • Why I write. And a little chat about my books…

    You can purchase my books via my link 🔗 here https://linktr.ee/mayo554

  • Why I write…!!!

    https://linktr.ee/mayo554 I write military fiction because it is the most honest way I know to tell the truth about service without turning it into a lecture or a history lesson. Stories reach people differently. They slip past the surface and land in the gut. And for anyone who has served, or lived alongside someone who…

  • Faultline Ghost in the Woods.

    Signed copies clink the link icon. For direct sale from Amazon click the link

  • Special offer!

    Faultline is now available on Amazon, and I’m genuinely chuffed to say it’s already selling and pulling in some really encouraging reviews. If you’ve downloaded it, shared a post, or messaged me about it, thank you. That support keeps this whole journey moving forward. Free on Kindle for a limited time Right now, Faultline is…

  • Who am I?

    Hi everyone, I thought I’d pop a proper post up and introduce myself for anyone who’s new here. My name’s Ryan Mayo. I’m a Sussex lad, an ex British Army veteran, and these days I’m an indie author building a military fiction series I’m massively proud of. I served in the Royal Artillery back in…

  • The Joy of the Christmas Build-Up

    The Joy of the Christmas Build-Up

    There’s something magical about this time of year. We haven’t even reached Christmas Day yet, but you can feel it in the air – that mix of excitement, nostalgia, and pure festive chaos. The office parties start first. Suddenly, the people you normally only talk spreadsheets and deadlines with are in Christmas jumpers, passing round…

  • No Saint, No Sinner… Just a Bloke Trying Not to Be a Dick

    I’m no saint… but I’m not a sinner either. I’m just a normal fella with a moral compass that usually points in the honourable direction. And when it doesn’t, I give it a quick tap like an old satnav and tell myself, “Right… re-route, mate.” Because let’s be honest — I’m not walking around with…

  • Building the Clarke Legacy – Writing a Whole Series at Once

    Building the Clarke Legacy – Writing a Whole Series at Once

    When I first sat down to write The Lost Hero, I knew it wasn’t going to be a one-off story. The Clarke family has grown into something much bigger: a full Clarke Legacy series spanning generations — William, David, Michael and the final legacy that ties everything together. That means I now have three or…

  • A Week of Veterans, Books, Hospitals and Football Some weeks just blur into one long shift. Others stand out because they remind you exactly why you’re doing what you’re doing. Last week was one of those – a mix of book promotion, veterans’ events, hospital appointments, family time, and even a bit of football thrown…

  • My first book signing

    I’ve had a great day at the care for veterans Xmas 🎄 fayre. I meet some amazing guests, staff and fellow veterans. Also had a wonderful chat with Cllr Cathy Glynn-Davies. The mayor of Worthing. As well as Sid and Rob. Veterans of Worthing association. I do however have a few copies 📖 of “the…