From Engineering to Wizards: How Science Shapes Fiction with Ryan Consell

What happens when science, storytelling, and nerd culture collide?In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin Egnatz sits down with Ryan Consell, author of the middle-grade fantasy series Stealing From Wizards, engineering instructor, and unapologetic nerd culture enthusiast.Ryan talks about using storytelling to make science more accessible, writing complex emotional arcs for middle-grade readers, and what it’s really like to close out a beloved series after eight years. The conversation dives into found family, celebrating misfits, teaching through metaphor, and why joy and humor are essential to both learning and fiction.Plus — we ask the truly important question: Which fictional universe deserves a full scientific analysis?Where you can find Ryan:Instagram TikTokStealing From Wizards