In this fantasy writing podcast, we discuss his Dissonance series while we talk about his book adaptation process and world building tips. It was fun as we dove into post-apocalyptic storytelling, dystopian world-building, and alien invasion fiction with Aaron Ryan, bestselling author of the Dissonance series and The End: Alpha.
Aaron shares his process for crafting suspenseful survival narratives, developing terrifying yet compelling antagonists, and exploring themes of justice, faith, and resilience in dystopian worlds. We also discuss his upcoming streaming adaptation of Dissonance and how real-world fears influenced his chilling gorgon creatures.
In this episode, we explore:
✨ Creating immersive dystopian worlds with realistic survival stakes
✨ The inspiration behind the gorgons — a terrifying species that paralyzes its prey telepathically
✨ Writing complex characters like Sergeant Cameron “Jet” Shipley and Constantine Goodfellow
✨ Balancing action-packed storytelling with deep emotional stakes
✨ Navigating the adaptation process — what it’s like having your book pitched to streaming platforms
✨ Writing Christian dystopian fiction — blending faith and suspense in The End: Alpha
✨ World-building tips for writing believable post-apocalyptic societies
✨ The challenges of crafting high-stakes narratives across multiple books
✨ Fun facts about Aaron’s creative process — from plotting methods to favorite writing routines
Want to read Aaron Ryan’s books? The Dissonance series and The End: Alpha are available now — plus, don’t forget to check out the Dissonance adaptation news!
Connect with Aaron Ryan:
Explore the Dissonance series: dissonancetheseries.com
Discover The End: Alpha: thisisnottheend.com
Follow Aaron on social media: dot.cards/authoraaronryan
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