Reviewed by Juan Lynch for Readers' Favorite

My Journey as an Author by M.C. Ryder is a must-read for everyone. Ryder is bursting with passion for writing. At one point, she states, "When writing becomes a job and not an enjoyment, I told myself I would stop." She concludes this memoir by affirming that being an author is a lifelong journey. Her first book, The Darkest Side of the Moon, took her over ten years to write. The second one, A Dance Between Light and Darkness, took her approximately five months. Ryder realized that being an author is not simply about writing; an author ensures that their work gets into the hands of readers. Thus, after some research, she partnered with New Book Authors Publishing. She actively works with their team to publish and market her works, including this memoir. Having learned many lessons throughout the years, Ryder shares her story in a very relatable thought-provoking manner.

I highly recommend My Journey as an Author by M.C Ryder, especially to those looking for motivation to chase their dreams. I appreciate that while Ryder has accomplished so much, her humility comes through in her conversational tone. As a fellow author, I completely related with her on everything she had to say about music, especially how freeing it is. Unfortunately, I also related with her when she mentioned that she used to stress eat. When Ryder opened up about her struggles during the Covid-19 pandemic, I became really emotional. In a lot of ways, this book felt like a mirror. The transparency in this short but impactful memoir forced me to reflect on my life. I believe that this is the main purpose of the book. I am looking forward to reading all the books that she has written, and the ones that are yet to be written and published.