Darren Ryding first attempted to write a book at the age of nine - an illustrated tale of interplanetary exploration, battles and heroism largely inspired by Star Wars and Doctor Who. In his adulthood, Darren studied Creative Writing and Multimedia, and held a variety of jobs from waiting tables to teaching English. He has had a handful of short works published, including the satirical How Not To Write a Cover Letter (2001) in The Rhizome Factor, and Simplicity (2003) in Fables and Reflections. After joining the Orion's Arm Universe Project in 2002, Darren contributed several stories to its ever-expanding shared universe, including Under the Looking Glass (2003), Yes, Jolonah, There Is a Hell (2003), The Devoted Follower (in Against a Diamond Sky , 2009), and The Immortalist (in After Tranquility , 2014). In addition to writing, Darren enjoys creating digital artwork and animation. He lives in Perth, Western Australia.