Ryan Michael Upton

Ryan Michael Upton writes emotionally driven stories that explore love, identity, and survival within complex systems ranging from intimate contemporary relationships to high-stakes science fiction worlds.

With a background in electrical engineering, business, and law, he brings a systems-level perspective to his storytelling, blending technical insight with deeply human experiences. His work often examines what happens when logic and emotion collide, and the consequences of the choices people make under pressure.

His books include The Note Singer, a contemporary romance of love and impossible choices; How to Date and Other Teenage Fantasies, a coming-of-age romance; Tanks on a Spaceship, a hard military science fiction adventure; and Intergalactic Junkyard, a character-driven sci-fi journey through chaos and discovery.

Ryan lives in Western Australia.