About Ryan Mills
I’ve been drawing pictures since I was old enough to hold a pen, and watching horror movies nearly as long. I’ve dabbled in other mediums – including a stint teaching acrylic painting classes for four years – but am always drawn back to the starkness of black and white.
My published work includes interior illustrations for updated editions of Criterium, The Dark Side of the Room, and Almost Ruth by Tyler Jones. I designed the front and back cover and contributed interior illustrations to Enter Softly, also by Tyler Jones.
In 2021 I worked on illustrating Burn the Plans by Tyler Jones, coming 2022 from Cemetery Gates Media. I also contributed illustrations to the StokerCon 2022 Souvenir Book, coming soon from Burial Day.
In my free time, I have a passion for reading Stephen King and a wide variety of horror novels, and for interior design. I live with my fiancé and our retired greyhound, Noodle.
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Announcing New Projects
Hello! It’s been a while, but I’ve been busy behind the scenes. One of the hurdles of illustration is that people often forget that’s what
Burn the Plans is here.
It’s publication day for Tyler Jones’ first short story collection, Burn the Plans. It’s his day, and it’s a fantastic read filled with strong short
Exclusive Illustration Reveal: Charwood from Burn the Plans
I’m excited to share the second exclusive illustration from Tyler Jones’ upcoming short story collection, Burn the Plans. Burn the Plans contains 15 chilling stories,
Exclusive Illustration Reveal: Burn the Plans by Tyler Jones
I’m excited to reveal the first exclusive illustration I created for Tyler Jones’ upcoming short story collection, Burn the Plans. Burn the Plans contains fifteen
Book Review: Maiden by TC Parker & Ward Nerdlo
At least once a week I ask myself, “What if The Lighthouse was good?” Maiden attempts, but does not quite succeed in answering the question.
Book Review: Pearl by Josh Malerman
When you’re approaching a story about a sentient, malevolent pig, as a reader or writer, the first question you have to ask is: Is this
Book Review: We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
We all have our blind spots, so I have to admit that until a few days ago I thought We Need to Talk About Kevin
Book Review: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
I’ll never say that someone else’s opinion is “incorrect,” but I am finding myself at a total loss at the hype surrounding this new release.
