Gossamer Wings and Other Stories

Ryan Williamson – Author

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  • Blood and Water

    Blood and Water

    Twenty-two-year-old Jesse Two Crows, grandson of the famous occult hunter Zarahemla, has struck out to make his way in the world as a riverboat captain and leave the family business of monster hunting behind.

    Ryan Williamson

    October 23, 2021
    Works in Progress
  • Book Cover Smackdown

    Book Cover Smackdown

    I decided to run a A/B test of candidate covers for The Widow’s Son. There are a few sites that let you do this, I chose PickFu.com. It’s not free, and depending on the size of the survey and the targeted audience, it can get expensive. I kept my survey limited to 50 men who […]

    Ryan Williamson

    October 23, 2021
    Marketing
    a/b testing, book cover, book cover design, Marketing, statistics
  • The Origins of The Widow’s Son

    The Origins of The Widow’s Son

    Many years ago I wrote a short story for a little Weird West anthology that would eventually become The Widow’s Son. It’s a bit rough, but I reckon I’d share it all the same.

    Ryan Williamson

    October 20, 2021
    Short Stories
    short story, weird west, zarahemla two crows
  • Art Inspired by The Widow’s Son

    Art Inspired by The Widow’s Son

    Just a quick post of some awesome fan art inspired by The Widow’s Son.

    Ryan Williamson

    October 20, 2021
    The Ballad of Zarahemla Two Crows
    art, characters, concept art, the widow’s son
  • Book trailers are not a DIY project

    Book trailers are not a DIY project

    Book trailers are an important, but often overlooked part of your marketing strategy. Book trailers can make a lasting impression, for good or for ill.

    Ryan Williamson

    October 17, 2021
    Marketing
    advertising, book trailer, Marketing, promotions, video editing
  • The Man with Bronze Teeth

    The Man with Bronze Teeth

    “The Man With Bronze Teeth” will focus on a teenage Zarahemla Two Crows, his relationship with his foster sister Ooljee, and his quest to become a man as he battles the titular villain alongside his foster father Porter Rockwell.

    Ryan Williamson

    October 9, 2021
    Works in Progress
  • Make stunning book covers with just your phone

    Make stunning book covers with just your phone

    For quick book cover mock-ups, I like to work on my phone. It’s convenient and I can fiddle with ideas anywhere, anytime. Here’s a quick rundown of the apps I generally use.

    Ryan Williamson

    October 8, 2021
    Tutorials
    book covers, cover design, design, design apps, graphic design, graphics, ios
  • A Fistful of Demons

    A Fistful of Demons

    Writers, fire up your keyboards! Submissions will be opening up soon for the weird west anthology “A Fistful of Demons.”

    Ryan Williamson

    October 5, 2021
    The Ballad of Zarahemla Two Crows
    anthology, fantasy, horror, short story, western
  • Beasts of Burdin

    Beasts of Burdin

    Monster and demon hunting fiction has always held a special place in my heart, from blockbuster series like Monster Hunter International by Larry Correia and The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher to a ton of lesser-known novels and series in between. One series much deserving of more attention is Beasts of Burdin by Alexander Nader. […]

    Ryan Williamson

    September 30, 2021
    Reviews
  • Book Cover Design Services

    Book Cover Design Services

    In addition to writing, I also design book covers. My passion is ensuring you put your best face forward when releasing your book, and a high quality cover can make all the difference. People really do judge a book by the cover.

    Ryan Williamson

    September 25, 2021
    Marketing
    book cover, book cover design, cover art, graphic design
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