E.M. was born and raised in Canada's Northwest Territories (yes, beyond the wall), and now lives in Banff, Alberta with his family. He comes from the world of music where he's received degrees in both Music and Fine Arts Education. E.M. has taught music and drama in schools for over ten years, and performed on stage for twice that time. In 2023 he was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award. Now he records and produces audiobooks full time for all audiences in virtually all genres. He has a dynamic millennial male voice with a wide range of characterizations. Punchy and fun. Smooth and somber. Edgy and brooding. When he's not busy changing diapers and driving kids to activities, he writes and performs children's music (as his alter ego "Smilin' Rylan"), and engages in as much type-two outdoor adventuring as his bad knee will allow.