Patrick Ryan

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1. **Congressman Pat Ryan** — U.S. Representative from New York's Hudson Valley 2. **Patrick Ryan** — Fiction writer and editor, author of the debut novel *Buckeye* 3. **Patrick Ryan, S.J.** — Jesuit priest, Fordham University professor of interfaith dialogue (died 2025)

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Patrick Ryan
Occupation	Writer, editor
Known for	Buckeye (debut novel, 2025)

Patrick Ryan is an American fiction writer and editor whose work explores themes of small-town life, personal ambition, and the complexities of the American experience. He gained significant literary attention with the publication of his debut novel, Buckeye, in 2025, a work described by The Guardian as "a luminous and tender 20th-century saga of wounded souls and small-town secrets." In addition to his work as a novelist, Ryan is known as a fiction editor. He has discussed his literary craft in interviews and essays, including contributions to Literary Hub on topics such as the use of the omniscient narrator. His fiction has been characterized by reviewers as quiet, impactful storytelling centered on characters navigating personal aspirations in constrained environments.

Career

Fiction writing and editing

Patrick Ryan has worked as both a fiction writer and an editor. In a September 2025 appearance on Literary Hub's fiction podcast, he was introduced as a "fiction writer and editor" who joined the program to discuss his debut novel.

Ryan has written about the craft of fiction, particularly the technique of omniscient narration. In September 2025, Literary Hub published his essay on the subject as part of its Craft of Writing newsletter series.

Buckeye (2025)

Ryan's debut novel, Buckeye, was published in 2025. The novel is set in a small Ohio town and follows four characters as they attempt to determine the direction of their lives. Book Club Chat described it as "an impactful and quiet story about four people in a small Ohio town trying to figure out what they want in life." The same publication produced a set of book club discussion questions for the novel, noting that the work falls within the genre of literary fiction and contains a "sweeping" narrative scope.

The Guardian reviewed Buckeye on September 4, 2025, calling it a "luminous and tender 20th-century saga" that explores life "behind the American dream." The review noted the novel's "deep melancholy" and its focus on "wounded souls and small-town secrets." The novel's setting in a 20th-century small-town Ohio environment provides the backdrop for its exploration of characters whose lives are shaped by both personal desires and the limitations of their circumstances.

Ryan discussed the novel at length in a September 2025 interview on the Literary Hub podcast, where he spoke with co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan about what he described as "the good heart" of the novel's characters and setting. In a separate Literary Hub essay published the following day, Ryan explored the narrative techniques he employed in the novel, with particular attention to the use of the omniscient narrator as a storytelling device.

The reception of Buckeye included engagement from book clubs and literary discussion groups. Book Club Chat published both a review and a detailed set of discussion questions for the novel, indicating its adoption as a book club selection. The discussion questions were noted to contain spoilers, suggesting they were designed for readers who had completed the novel.

Recognition

Buckeye received critical attention from major literary publications upon its 2025 release. The Guardian published a review describing the novel in favorable terms, highlighting its emotional depth and its treatment of American themes. Ryan was featured on the Literary Hub podcast and in its Craft of Writing newsletter, platforms that regularly highlight notable contemporary fiction writers.

See also

• Pat Ryan (politician) — U.S. Representative from New York
• Patrick Ryan (Jesuit) — Jesuit priest and Fordham University professor of interfaith dialogue