Estelle Ryan is a USA Today bestselling author, born in South Africa and surrounded by African beauty, nature, and a diversity of cultures during her childhood. At the age of 16, her first trip to Europe expanded her worldview, making it a place of endless possibilities and places to explore. Ryan has spent most of her adulthood traveling the world, living on various continents, and immersing herself in different cultures. Her extensive experiences have significantly contributed to her writing.
In addition to her love for travel, Ryan has written for numerous international magazines and was the editor of a European lifestyle magazine. She has also published seven romance novels under a pseudonym. Her diverse interests, including international politics, arts, crime, behavioral psychology, criminal psychology, and music, inspired her to create the Genevieve Lenard series. Ryan is passionate about combining her various interests and experiences to develop engaging and thought-provoking stories.
Estelle Ryan is also known for her love of coffee and coffee shops. She enjoys finding the perfect combination of good coffee, ambience, and music to transform any coffee shop into her office. The atmosphere of a coffee shop often influences the type of work she does and the book she is writing. Ryan has written all of her books in various coffee shops around the world, using her surroundings as inspiration and creating a unique connection between her writing and her experiences.