Welcome to The Roughneck Roundtable Blog
I’m Billy Ryder, creator of Ranger Ryder and the Roughneck, and I started The Roughneck Roundtable to explore storytelling power. In this space, we’ll talk with writers, illustrators, comic book artists, world-builders, and creatives who bring stories to life.
In this first post, we’ll dive into:
- Why storytelling is so deeply rooted in human nature.
- How creativity helps us navigate challenges.
- My own journey as a creator and how art became my way to heal and communicate.
The Power of Storytelling
Storytelling is more than just entertainment, it’s how we make sense of the world, process emotions, and connect with one another. Whether through comic books, graphic novels, sci-fi adventures, fantasy epics, or any creative medium, stories transport us beyond our reality.
Storytelling has been with us since the dawn of time. Long before books, comics, or animation, people sat around fires, sharing myths and legends. Even though our mediums have changed, now we have graphic novels, movies and video games, the need for stories remains the same.
For many, creating is about escape, a way to build worlds where we’re in control when life feels chaotic. For others, storytelling is a form of processing emotions, expressing identity, or overcoming trauma.
I’ve felt this firsthand. Art and storytelling have always been my lifeline through difficult times. Whether through illustrating scenes, writing dialogue, or designing characters, creativity became a way to work through challenges.
Have you ever had a book, a movie, or a comic get you through a rough time? That’s the power of storytelling: it connects, heals, and reminds us we’re not alone.
That’s a wrap—for now. Got thoughts? Drop ‘em below!
Next time: A chat with audiobook narrator Abby Utley! We’re diving into the magic of bringing stories to life—voices, drama, and maybe a few behind-the-scenes bloopers. Stay tuned for the next Segment
Keep roaming the stars,
Billy Ryder 🚀
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