R. M. Ridley lives in rural Ontario on a small homestead, swarmed by foul. He has been writing stories, both long and short, for three decades, the themes of which range from the gruesome to the fantastical. As an individual who suffers from severe bipolar disorder, R. M. Ridley is a strong believer in being open about mental health issues because myths should be kept to stories.His debut novel 'Tomorrow Wendell', first of the 'White Dragon Black' series, was published through Xchyler Publishing June of 2014.R. M. Ridley has also had short stories in: Tales of the Talisman, Hell's Hangmen: Horror in the Old West, Mental Wellness: Real Stories From Survivors, and the Bram Stoker Award nominated -Horror Library: Volume Three.