Ryan Sloan is on the writing faculty at the University of California, Berkeley. Ryan holds an M.A. in English literature from University College London and an M.F.A. in fiction from New York University. He teaches research & composition and creative writing in the College Writing Programs at UC Berkeley. He also co-facilitates Cal’s interdisciplinary Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program.

Ryan is one of the co-hosts of the long-running Babylon Salon quarterly reading series in San Francisco. His work is published in LA Weekly, Joyland Magazine, Opium Magazine, The Modern Spectator and Painted Bride Quarterly, among other publications. Conferences and residencies include support from Bread Loaf Environmental, Tin House, Vermont Studio Center, Dorland Mountain Arts, Writing by Writers, Lit Camp and the Arctic Circle Residency. In his spare time, he builds immersive art installations and competes in epee fencing tournaments. He lives with his wife and two cats in Oakland. www.rrsloan.com

Contact: ryansloan at gmail