Every author has a story to tell—not just within the pages of their work, but about the journey of bringing that book to life. In today’s episode, I’m exploring the evolution of my newest thriller, The Wolves, which is officially scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.

To give you a look at how this book's creation began, I’m sharing a deep dive into the original character arc of David Keller, which sets the stage for the events that unfold throughout the book.

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Chris Ryan was raised in Bay Bulls, one of Newfoundland’s oldest fishing communities, after being born in St. John's. From January 1969 to January 2024, his family ran Ryan's Funeral Home, which served the Southern Shore. As a result, community service was an ongoing part of his life. His most recent psychological thriller, The Birder and the Undertaker, uses both this past and his passion for bird watching to help set the scene.

Chris dropped out of school in grade seven after repeating the year twice. In 2001, he was diagnosed with severe ADHD and bipolar disorder. Despite these obstacles, he started writing in 2013 and published his first book in November 2014. Since then, he has released a total of seven novels.

From the first moment we spoke, it was clear that he loves writing and telling stories, and you can hear this excitement in the upcoming episode.

K.D. Kulpa is a Canadian horror author and paranormal investigator who has turned a lifelong fascination with the supernatural into a thriving creative career. Growing up in a haunted house in Saskatchewan, she was shaped by the 'bumps in the night' and spent her youth devouring the works of the likes of Stephen King and Anne Rice.

She is the author of the supernatural horror novel COMA and the host of the ParaGhoul Paranormal podcast, where she explores the eerie history and urban legends of Western Canada.