E. V. Ridge

Meet E.V. Ridge: writer, dreamer, and confirmed cereal killer who can often be found lost in distant galaxies or hunting down relics from a bygone era, all from the comfort of his writing desk in the American Midwest.

Recently launching his authorial journey at the fresh young age of 42, Ridge refuses to let anything stand in the way of his dreams – not even his bewildering inability to keep a houseplant alive. A voracious reader turned writer, he's living proof that life begins at 40 and the midlife crisis is real.

Ridge delicately balances his roles as a sci-fi visionary, historical fiction aficionado, and survival narrative enthusiast, discovering the threads that unite these genres and weaving them into his captivating tales. When not creating intricate storylines, he immerses himself in the thrill of metal detecting and gold panning, losing track of time in the worlds of books and video games, as well as numerous other hobbies, and working a bit too hard at his day job.

Despite occasionally being accused of spending too much time in his own worlds and not enough with his wife (a claim he vehemently denies) Ridge makes up for it by trying to be an involved father to his four children. He draws upon his vast reserve of life experiences as he seamlessly injects touches of reality and weaves these elements into the fantastical realms and historical epochs he crafts, offering readers a unique blend of authenticity and imagination.

Drawing upon his rich reserve of life experiences, and the occasional embarrassing dad moment, E.V. Ridge brings a touch of reality into the realms of the fantastical and the pages of the past. As a first-time author, he stands as living proof that it's never too late to chase your dreams – or at least run panting after them waving a notepad.

So, buckle up, hold onto your hat, and join him in a world where the past and future collide, survival is the name of the game, and where every day is a treasure hunt. And remember, in the world of E.V. Ridge, the unexpected should absolutely be expected.