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Satanic Panic Novel Feels Timely in Our Divisive Times

Posted on October 9, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

by Christopher Ryan Clay McLeod Chapman is currently on what looks like a fun book tour for Ghost Eaters and more power to him. While that intriguing book is on the ever-growing TBR list, his 2021 novel Whisper Down the … Continue reading →

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Bono and The Idea of America

Posted on October 8, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

by Christopher Ryan U2’s Bono spoke at the 23rd annual New Yorker Festival last night. Well, first he riled up the crowd, and sang, and recited new poetry, and sang some more. And then he ignited my soul. During his … Continue reading →

Posted in #amwriting, #community, #reading, #U2, #WeThePeople, America, Bono, Book lovers, digital publishing, ebook publishing, Faith, fiction, horror fiction, Music, New Yorker Festival, politics, pop culture, self-publishing, Spirituality, writing | Tagged #Amazon, #America, #AmericanSpirit, #amreading, #amwriting, #author, #authorlife, #Bono. #U2, #BookBuzzr, #books, #Dystopian, #ebook, #ePubChat, #eReaders, #getcaughtreading, #IndieAuthor, #IndiePub, #Kindle, #music, #publishing, #selfpublishing, #Storytelling, #theideaofamerica, #WriteMotivation, #writerslife, #WriterWednesday, #writestuff, #WroteToday, writing | Leave a comment

Stephen King Offers Gold for All in Fairy Tale

Posted on October 1, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

by Christopher Ryan Stephen King is 75 years old and at yet another thrilling peak of his writing powers with his new fantasy epic, Fairy Tale. This is, of course, reason to celebrate for his long-time “constant readers” as he … Continue reading →

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We Came From an Island is Special

Posted on September 29, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

By Christopher Ryan It came in a package so small it didn’t seem like a book had arrived. That added to the intrigue. Once opened, the 4.5” x 7” volume startled me. So petite, so slim. With a drawing of … Continue reading →

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WEDNESDAY WIP: Me

Posted on March 30, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

Today I turn 60 years old. And I feel like I have hardly begun. Yes, I have been an award-winning journalist, teacher, union president, Board of Education vice president, actor, producer, and director, but mostly, I’ve been a writer. I’ve … Continue reading →

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TUESDAY MUST READS: Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue (a guest blog by the Neighborhood Connect)

Posted on March 29, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

Hey, how ya doin’? How’s your Ma? Tell her I said hello, all right? Look, I know why you’re coming around. Books. Everyone who wants to see me is looking for a good read. Legally, I don’t know what any … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY CHILL Guest Blog: How to be the KoC (King of Chill) by Sonny Mehlman, chief security officer, Seamus and Nunzio Productions, LLC

Posted on March 27, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

Let’s be honest, some are born with gifts, some aren’t. This piece is for those of you not quite as fortunate as I am. While these abilities come to me naturally, I believe that if you follow my advice you … Continue reading →

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Saturday Self- Promotion: Tell The Damn Story podcast is still relevant for aspiring and emerging writers

Posted on March 26, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

With 222 episodes under its belt, Tell The Damn Story, a podcast for aspiring and emerging writers, is not only going strong, it is improving, if I do say so myself. Full disclosure, I am one of the co-hosts of … Continue reading →

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Scheduling Can Support Productivity

Posted on January 3, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

by Christopher Ryan Post-holidays and amidst rising Covid numbers, ugly weather, the one year anniversary of Jan. 6, and other bleak news, it can be hard for independent creatives to get going and maintain productivity. Something as simple as a … Continue reading →

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Here’s to You, 2022

Posted on January 1, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

by Christopher Ryan Last night was a pretty honest mess. Miley’s party was self-conscious and apologetic. Ryan Seacrest’s joy seemed forced, almost desperate. And seeing Anderson Cooper drunk on air again just underscored how few fucks we have left to … Continue reading →

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