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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Book Review: The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
Before I begin, I should be honest: I’m no fan of Grady’s and I am very outspoken about it. I only read this because A)
Book Review: The Consultant by Bentley Little
Someone needs to call HR on Bentley. Look, I’ve been a casual fan of the author since I first read his work, but never a
Book Review: The Elementals by Michael McDowell
I have been looking forward to re-reading this one for a long time, but I knew I had to save it for summer. The first
Book Review: The Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnopp
At first, I wasn’t entirely sold; While humorous, snappy horror is totally fine, it’s not usually my cup of tea. Think Grady Hendrix, A Head
Book Review: The Summer That Melted Everything by Tiffany McDaniel
If there’s one thing to be said for Tiffany McDaniel, it’s that she’s consistent. Five pages into The Summer that Melted Everything, and I was
Book Review: Gerald’s Game by Stephen King
I’m writing this review right after my second full re-read. Those who know me are aware that I have strong feelings about this book. I
Book Review: The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig
I’ve been accused of homing in on writing style when I discuss books, and I don’t deny it. The writing is important to me; maybe
About my collaboration with Tyler Jones
Tyler Jones was already establishing himself as a voice in the world of indie horror fiction when he brought me on to contribute artwork to
