Ronald has degrees in Ancient History, and Theology; as well as a Ph.D. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies. He is a fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, Dune, Battlestar Galactica, and Fringe; as well as a reader of Heroic Fantasy from the likes of David Gemmell, David Eddings, and Raymond E. Feist.

He has been a Guest Lecturer in Trinity College, Dublin; and has taught Creative Writing to unwilling adults. He is currently the Project Manager on an English language learning website. Ronald lives with his wife, two daughters, and his Shichon, Monty, in Ireland, and has been writing since the universe began.