Author - Illustrator & Observer of the small things that most people step over.

Stories have always been my way of holding onto moments — the quiet ones, the hard ones, the ones that disappear if you don’t write them down. I’ve learned that a good story doesn’t need to shout. Sometimes, it just needs to be true.

I write and illustrate across genres: fiction, nonfiction, children’s stories, comedy, and hands-on guides. Each one begins the same way — with something real. Maybe it’s the memory of a loyal dog, a late-night conversation, or a lesson learned the slow, hard way. I build from that spark until it becomes something others can see, feel, and take with them.

A Little About Me:

I’m an author, illustrator, and hands-on creator. I ride motorcycles, love dogs, and spend a lot of time figuring things out the long way — which, as it turns out, makes for better writing. When I’m not behind a keyboard or sketch pad, I’m usually working at my fulltime job, outdoors, building something,  or somewhere quiet enough to think.

The Way I Work:

I handle every part of my books — the writing, the artwork, and the design. That’s not about control; it’s about keeping the story’s voice intact from start to finish.

I like things that have texture — paper that feels right, ink that carries weight, stories that you can tell weren’t built by committee. When a reader holds one of my books, I want them to feel the time and intention behind it.

Creativity, for me, isn’t a rush. It’s a slow build — long sleepless nights, revisions, sketches, trial and error. But I wouldn’t trade it. Every detail, from the words to the illustrations, is part of the same rhythm.

Beyond the Page:

When I’m not working on a story, I’m usually doing something that ends up inspiring one. I spend time with my dog ( Lucca ), ride motorcycles, support community events and charity rides, and work. Yeah, I'm a working stiff, blue collar to the bone. 

Most of my ideas come when I’m not trying — on long rides, quiet walks, or evenings spent sketching without a plan. I’m drawn to things that feel alive: nature, noise, movement, stories that don’t end cleanly.

I’ve always been strict demanding perfection in my everyday job, but. I’d rather something be more honest than polished to death. That’s the same way I write, and the same way I live. Writing, and drawing out scenes or characters or editing this website is an escape from the world I'm from that demands perfection. The work I produce outside of writing has to be 100% and the writing i do and the images i create must be accurate to the feel, but in my stories and pictures Its not work for me. Its more of a stroll down memory lane, or a side street to a place that needs explored. The words must be true, the images must reflect the vision, but there's no rule book dictating what it MUST be in the end, and that is my escape. 

I keep a running blog on this site for updates — behind-the-scenes notes, early looks at what’s coming, and the occasional thought that won’t leave me alone until it’s written down.

Connect with me:
You can find links to my books on Amazon, social media, and Goodreads page below. Feel free to reach out, read the blog, or explore what’s next.

I’m not here to be the loudest voice in the room — just one that tells the truth.    

                                 -Dallas Rice