Ryan Gattis

Ryan Gattis is a writer, curator, and creative writing professor at Chapman University. He is the author of novels Roo Kickkick & the Big Bad Blimp and Kung Fu High School, the latter of which was acquired by The Weinstein Company and chosen as a “Discover Selection” by Barnes & Noble. He wrote and curated the story-driven art show “The Art of Kung Fu: Myths and Legends” and works closely with art collective Uglar  (uglarworks.com) as Narrative Director on various public art projects. Raised in Colorado, he lives in Downtown Los Angeles, where his latest novella is set. The Big Drop: Homecoming, a crime drama, is forthcoming from Black Hill Press in Fall 2012.

Portrait by Hilary Bader (thisishilary.com)