Meet Ephie Risho

The storyteller behind the magic — crafting modern adventures from Montana’s mountains to mythic worlds beyond.

The Story Behind the Stories

Ephie grew up surrounded by books, wild landscapes, and the kind of road-trip conversations that eventually became plot twists. Long before he ever published a novel, he was scribbling sketches of magical worlds on scrap paper, dreaming up characters who were braver and funnier than the real kids he knew.

As the years passed, storytelling followed him through school notebooks, long commutes, and late-night sparks of inspiration. Writing became the way he made sense of the world — its wonder, its chaos, and its humor.

Everything changed when his children began writing with him. Imagination became a shared adventure, one that blended family life with dragons, storms, luck, courage, and the unpredictable joy of creating worlds together.

A Writer Rooted in Montana

From the mountains where he lives to the mythic landscapes he invents, Ephie’s writing is shaped by nature, humor, and family. His stories celebrate curiosity, courage, and the unexpected magic hidden in everyday life.

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Meet Ephie Risho

The Story Behind the Stories

A Writer Rooted in Montana

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Fun Facts You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

He writes barefoot — it “keeps the magic flowing.”

His first book idea came during a wrong turn on a bike ride.

He can cook full Mediterranean meals from scratch.

He often names characters after people he meets on road trips.

Every book contains hidden inside jokes for loyal readers.

Every book contains hidden inside jokes for loyal readers.

His kids once dared him to write a chapter with only dialogue — and he did.