Monthly Archives: May 2026

Soul Screaming, a weekly newsletter about writing in a weirder world

“When you’re born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you’re born in America, you get a front-row seat.” – George Carlin *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, … Continue reading

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Soul Screaming – A weekly newsletter about going through it to write with renewed vigor

You that never done nothin’But build to destroyYou play with my worldLike it’s your little toyYou put a gun in my handAnd you hide from my eyesAnd you turn and run fartherWhen the fast bullets fly -Bob Dylan, Masters of … Continue reading

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Soul Screaming: Writing on instead of clutching my chest at the world

Sheer heart attackSheer heart attackReal cardiacI feel soInar-inar-inar-inar-inar-inar-inar-inarticulate -Queen, “Sheer Heart Attack” *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, sketch comedy, indie film, unions, community service, parenting, public speaking, acting, podcasting, … Continue reading

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