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About chrisryanwrites

I tell fast-paced stories with humor and heart. My fiction work is available on amazon.com. Here, I’ll write about the sources for those stories from what I read, watch, listen to, and observe to my experiences as a former award-winning journalist, high school teacher, actor, and producer.

Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King, Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10

Posted on May 9, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

We need to catch up to the thrilling adventures of Alex Simmons’ Blackjack, recently nominated for. Glyph Award as Best Black Male Character. I was honored to write with Alex the serialized adventure “Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King” and … Continue reading →

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Keys to Traveling for Your Creativity, Part III

Posted on May 2, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

(Completing advice and lessons learned for the benefit of those who travel to further their creativity at conventions and festivals.) 21) As Weird as it Gets, There’s Always Stranger Places to Go, Continued. As fascinating as any convention or festival may … Continue reading →

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Keys to Traveling for Your Creativity, Part II

Posted on May 1, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

(Continuing advice and lessons learned for the benefit of those who travel to further their creativity at conventions and festivals.) 10) Toss Your Expectations Aside When you’re traveling for your creativity, you may get closer to your creator (as I … Continue reading →

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Talking to Pop, 14 years later

Posted on April 25, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

Sad to say, but Facebook reminded me of my father’s anniversary. Fourteen years ago today, my father passed on.  Seems like yesterday. And centuries ago.  I don’t really know what I would say to him today. But I do know … Continue reading →

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Keys to traveling for your creativity

Posted on April 19, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

At some point, creators have to travel for their art. This is one such tale, told in hopes of making other creators’ journeys more pleasant and positive. World premieres only happen once, obviously, and experiencing them in whatever form they … Continue reading →

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#TWD Finale Postmortem: #Whoisit?

Posted on April 4, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

You have seen The Waking Dead Season 6 Finale. You witnessed the taunting. Saw the barbed wire bat come down. Heard those horrible, haunting sounds. Saw the blood. So who is it? Who died? Here are some unofficial odds: 1) … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Dread Tonight’s TWD Finale

Posted on April 3, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

There are many reasons to experience fear when it comes to almost any episode of The Walking Dead, but waiting for tonight’s 90-minute episode, the level of dread is palpable. Here are ten reasons to worry about tonight’s #TWD season … Continue reading →

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Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King, chapters 5 and 6

Posted on April 3, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

 Here are the next two chapters of “Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King” I. Am offering with Blackjack creator Alex Simmons. All previous chapters are available free on this blog (chrisryanwrites@wordpress) for your enjoyment.                  … Continue reading →

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Birthday wishes

Posted on March 31, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

   On my birthday, I wish for… You to find your center, the thing you are meant to do… You to know your song and sing it well… You to stand for what you know is right, based on a … Continue reading →

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Will TWD Season 6 Finale Be Kirkman’s Revenge?

Posted on March 29, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

The dread has been building all season. Negan’s coming.  The dread has gotten worse over the past few episodes as it became so clear.  Negan’s coming.  And Kirkman is going to have his revenge on all of us.    You … Continue reading →

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