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Aaron Ryan

Owner
CM LLC
Country or state 
United States (Washington)
Available to 
North America
City 
Seattle
Fee 
Languages 
English,
Spanish,
...
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
America/Los_Angeles

Personal Details

Bio

Award-winning and bestselling author Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and Merry & Pippin, the finches.

He is the author of the bestselling "Dissonance" 6-book alien invasion saga, the post-apocalyptic Christian fiction saga "The End," the sci-fi thrillers "Forecast" and "The Slide," the children's picture books "The Ring of Truth," "The Sword of Joy" and "The Book of Power," the business reference business books "How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Self-Published Book" and "The Superhero Anomaly", 6 business books on voiceovers penned under his former stage name (Joshua Alexander), as well as a previous fictional novel, "The Omega Room."

When he was in second grade, he was tasked with writing a creative assignment: a fictional book. And thus, "The Electric Boy" was born: a simple novella full of intrigue, fantasy, and 7-year-old wits that electrified Aaron's desire to write. From that point forward, Aaron evolved into a creative soul that desired to create.

He enjoys the arts, media, music, performing, poetry, and being a daddy. In his lifetime he has been an author, voiceover artist, wedding videographer, stage performer, musician, producer, rock/pop artist, executive assistant, service manager, paperboy, CSR, poet, tech support, worship leader, and more. The diversity of his life experiences gives him a unique approach to business, life, ministry, faith, and entertainment.

Aaron's favorite author by far is J.R.R. Tolkien, but he also enjoys Suzanne Collins, James S.A. Corey, Michael Crichton, Marie Lu, Madeleine L'Engle, John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Tim Lebbon, Christopher Golden, C.S. Lewis, Stephen King and Dave Barry.

Aaron has always had a passion for storytelling. Visit his website at https://www.authoraaronryan.com, the Dissonance saga website at https://www.dissonancetheseries.com, or The End saga website at https://thisisnottheend.com.

Current position (1)

Owner

CM LLC

Achievements (1)
Bestselling & Award-winning Author

Nearly all of my "Dissonance" sci-fi alien invasion saga books, as well as my 9/11 historical fiction thriller "Forecast" have received the Literary Titan Award, the Readers Favorite Award, Amazon Bestseller Status, and the BookRaid Sci-Fi & Historical Fiction Thriller Awards.

Degrees (1)
Music
Bellevue College
1991 to 1992

Presentations

Presentations (5)
Properly writing and structuring Your Novel

Format: 60-120 minute keynote, workshop, breakout session

This program is perfect for:
New authors seeking how to write a book well
New or seasoned authors seeking how to finalize their book and prepare for publishing

The audience will leave with:
Improved writing style
Increased confidence in their role as the author
Ways to reach more readers

You're just a voice in the choir, right? WRONG. As Oscar Wilde said, "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." So be unique and learn how to fearlessly write a book that is unique, compelling, exciting, and possibly, eventually a bestseller!

Creative Marketing for the Self-Published Author

Format: 60-120 minute keynote, workshop, or breakout session

This program is perfect for:
Aspiring and seasoned authors looking to up their creative marketing game
Established literary agents seeking to understand what self-published authors need

The audience will leave with:
Creative ways to expand marketing
Tools, tips and tricks to get your book in front of buyers

Aaron sold 5500 books through self-publishing in 2024 alone. His witty and creative styles and methods of engagement draw in crowds. As a storyteller, he's captivating and attention-getting.

Steps to Successful Self-Publishing / How to Approach an Agent

Format: 60-120 minute [keynote, workshop, breakout sessions

This program is perfect for:
Self-published authors seeking info on how to successfully self-publish
Self-published authors seeking info on how to approach a literary agent

The audience will leave with:
Proper steps and pitfalls to avoid in self-publishing
Steps to launch your book successfully
Ways to approach agents to get yourself, and your book, noticed

Rise above the noise. Agents are approached all the time by those desiring representation. Learn to set yourself apart from the herd - and get heard!

From Hobby To Enterprise

Format: 120 minute workshop

This program is perfect for:
All those entrepreneurs who feel trapped in a hobby.
Those aspiring souls who desperately want to take their hobby and turn it into an enterprise but lack the acumen or information needed in order to structure an ecosystem around themselves as a vehicle to make their hobby a profitable one

The audience will leave with:
Tangible tips, strategies, goal-setting ideas and monitoring software to track progress
The knowledge of how important quotes, mantras, mission statements, and everything else is to actually run a business well.

Aaron has provided dozens of workshops over the years on properly turning your hobby into an enterprise with a focus on excellent business administration. You CAN take a hobby and transform it into something profitable that begins to develop business revenue instead of hobby bucks.

Adapt & Overcome

Format: 60 minute keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..

This program is perfect for:
Any established or aspiring sole proprietors or entrepreneurs who are facing challenges in their industry and desire to break free from the mold, pursue new goals and aims, and move forward.
Anyone desiring to adapt and overcome

The audience will leave with:
Ways to self-analyze
Skills to assess the marketplace and determine what else you can bring
Realization that you have a UNIQUE voice and talent skill set that can benefit others - you just need to find the arena to do it in

"Adapt and overcome." "Adapt or die." We've all heard those phrases. They're around because they're true! We MUST adapt. We MUST find ways to break free from the mold, to figure out what our next steps are, and how we can survive and thrive in an ever-changing world where nothing is truly secure or permanent.

Past talks (5)
Panelist & Vendor
Doxacon
Woodinville
February 8, 2025
Panelist, Signer & Reader
Norwescon
Seatac
April 16, 2025
Panelist, Speaker & Vendor
Seattle WorldCon
Seattle
August 13, 2025
Blogging Workshop
VO Atlanta 2022
Atlanta
March 31, 2022
The Business of Voiceovers
OneVoice 2020
Virtual
July 9, 2020
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Books & Articles (15)

The Bestselling "Dissonance" 6-Book Alien Invasion Saga
CM LLC,
2024
The Christian Kids Values, Identity & Affirmation Series
CM LLC,
2024
The Superhero Anomaly
CM LLC,
2024
How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Independent Book: A Self-Publishing & Business Marketing Guide For The Independent Author
CM LLC,
2024
The Super Voiceover Artist Series
CM LLC,
2017
Featured interview on ManyBooks.net
Featured interview by author Dana LeMaster
Featured Interview on Literary Titan for Dissonance Volume III: Renegade
Featured Interview on Literary Titan for Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning
Featured Interview on Literary Titan for Dissonance Volume I: Reality
Featured review of Dissonance Volume I: Reality by David Walton
Featured interview on AllAuthor.com
Featured Interview posted on Christine Henderson Blog
Featured interview on HJ Book Blog
Featured Interview on the "Tellest" Website

Expertise (16)

Leadership
Media & Marketing
Entertainment & Art
Business
Accomplished Author Bestselling Award-winning author creative marketing Accomplished Businessman Accomplish Your Goals goal tracking hobby into career adaptability and resilience Overcome adversity analysis paralysis Imposter Syndrome

Clients

Doxacon
Norwescon
Seattle Worldcon
VO Atlanta Voiceover Conference
OneVoice Voiceover Conference
Hopefest Northwest Festival
Crista Camps
Echo Glen
Northwest College
Seattle Christian Schools

Awards & certifications (6)

Best of Western Washington
Chrysalis Media / Seattle Wedding Videography
2011
Best of Western Washington
Chrysalis Media / Seattle Wedding Videography
2012
Best of Western Washington
Chrysalis Media / Seattle Wedding Videography
2013
Best Business
Best Businesses
2015
Best Business Award
City of Seattle
2011
Best Business Award
City of Seattle
2012

Reviews

Testimonials (4)
  • Aaron is an outstanding speaker and workshop presenter! I had the pleasure of attending his voiceover marketing presentation in 2019, and it was incredibly insightful. His energy, passion, and genuine desire to share his knowledge made the session both engaging and valuable. He provided fantastic take-home materials, and his generosity—even down to the snacks—made the experience even better. If you're looking for a seasoned, engaging, and knowledgeable speaker, Aaron is an incredibly fantastic choice!
    Scott Burns
  • Aaron Ryan has a witty and thoughtful charm to his writing style that keeps the content engaging - whether the topic be fun and light-hearted, or serious and gripping. It is clear that he has a love and passion for creating quality written content. I've enjoyed and appreciated his high quality work for a number of years! I've also had the pleasure of attending speaking events of his as well, and have many memorable experiences both learning from and connecting with him. Great guy!
    Michael Apollo Lira
    Verified
  • I've had the chance to be in two separate workshops that Aaron offered to the Voiceover Community. One was focused on SEO and strengthening our online presence and the other was focused on Direct Marketing. Both workshops were incredibly informative and helpful. Aaron's style is friendly, relaxed and very supportive. I highly recommend him.
    Leigh Laird
    Verified
  • I have the privilege of knowing Aaron Ryan and it’s an honor to be able to call him a friend, mentor, colleague, and teacher. His style of speaking can best be described as that of a trusted friend. Any time I speak to him one on one OR see him speak at an event, I walk away feeling heard and energized! His style of writing is both intellectual and yet also relatable. I’m currently in the middle of listening to his Dissonance book series and wow I’m hooked! The love it took to craft such a dangerous and vivid world is the mark of a true genius. Highly recommend Aaron at any conference or convention!
    Tom Aglio
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