Ryan grew up in Hudson, New Hampshire, where he spent the majority of his formative years. He then went on to study film at the University of Miami. Now living in Los Angeles with his husband Scott...view moreRyan grew up in Hudson, New Hampshire, where he spent the majority of his formative years. He then went on to study film at the University of Miami. Now living in Los Angeles with his husband Scott and their two dogs (Bert and Ernie), Ryan works in the motion picture business. He has also spent the last seventeen years volunteering at the LGBT Center, where he mentors people through the coming out process. He also volunteers at the Trevor Project and Gay For Good. The Obit Writer is his second novel. Thine Own Self: A Coming Out Novel is his debut book. www.ryanprovencher.comview less