Ryan Forsythe is a writer, editor, teacher, artist, and dad. He studied creative writing at The Ohio State University, before traveling extensively, including working aboard a ship during a 100-day around-the-world voyage. For four years he and wife Kaci ran a hostel in Redwood National Park. Ryan earned a Master of Arts degree in Teaching Writing at Humboldt State University and completed his MFA in Creative Writing at San Diego State University. Originally from NE OH, Ryan now calls SW OR home.