After years of creating stories as a personal hobby while working a day job, Ryan Shriver has published his first book, “The Twin Stones,” now available on Amazon and Kindle Select. The fantasy novel marks the beginning of The World Walker Chronicles series, with the second installment scheduled to release on December 15.
Shriver balances his writing with a full-time job and family life as a husband of more than 20 years and father to four teenagers. The transition from private storytelling to published fantasy fiction represents what he describes as an emotionally rewarding milestone after years of creative work done purely for enjoyment.
A Family-Friendly Fantasy Adventure
“The Twin Stones” follows Finn and Cass, two orphaned teenagers who discover magical powers and find themselves pursued by kingdoms seeking to control them and dark forces determined to destroy them. The story weaves together elements of prophecy, dragons, monsters, and potential romance as the protagonists navigate an otherworldly adventure.
The book targets readers aged 13 and up, particularly those drawn to fantasy genres. Shriver emphasizes that the story offers excitement while remaining appropriate for family reading, filling what he sees as a need for fantasy adventure stories that parents and teenagers can enjoy together.
Building a Series With More to Come
The upcoming second book, “New Horizons,” will continue the saga when it releases in mid-December. Shriver is already working on the third installment, tentatively titled “Hold,” and plans to expand The World Walker Chronicles with several additional books.
For Shriver, the achievement isn’t measured in sales figures or bestseller lists. The act of publishing itself has proven to be the real reward. Having always loved crafting narratives, he found unexpected emotional fulfillment in sharing his work with readers beyond his immediate circle. The experience of taking a hobby pursued in spare moments around work and family obligations and transforming it into something tangible that others can experience represents a personal milestone.
The path from hobby writer to published author while maintaining a full-time job and active family life demonstrates the increasingly accessible opportunities for writers to share their work. Shriver’s approach—writing around his other commitments and targeting an audience hungry for age-appropriate fantasy content—reflects a growing trend of authors building careers outside traditional publishing timelines.
With three books already in various stages of completion and plans for more, The World Walker Chronicles appears positioned to grow from a single publication into an ongoing series, all while Shriver continues balancing his multiple roles as employee, husband, father, and now published author.
