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Category Archives: fiction
The Cutest Infestation – A Horror Story
By Christopher Ryan We really didn’t notice until we were quarantined, and by then it was too late. They had won. In Before Times, we were busy going to work, getting kids to school, commuting to college, the gym, the … Continue reading
Alex Simmons’ Blackjack: A Quiet Coup
By Christopher Ryan and Alex Simmons There are only two cars on the street. One is running. A driver sits behind the wheel and another man is standing outside. They are talking. All around them the streets are deserted. All … Continue reading
Posted in # thrillers, #adventure, #reading, #WeThePeople, America, black lives matter, Book lovers, digital publishing, Faith, fiction, independent publishing, love, politics, pop culture, Pulp fiction, writing
Tagged #America, #amwriting, #blacklivesmatter #blm #supportlocalbusinesses, #books, #crime, #getcaughtreading, #IndieAuthor, #publishing, #selfpublishing, #ShortStory, #Storytelling, #weneeddiversebooks, family
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Go Bráth (‘Til Doomsday) A Mallory and Gunner Short Story By Christopher Ryan
“They cheered their own deaths.” Detective Frank Mallory spat out the words like the poison they were. “They thought it was part of the parade.” Detective Alberto “Gunner” Gennaro, his partner in the Major Case Squad, tried to ease the … Continue reading
Posted in # thrillers, #adventure, #reading, Book lovers, fiction, Pulp fiction, writing
Tagged #amediting, #amwriting, #author, #books, #crime, #getcaughtreading, #IndieAuthor, #IndiePub, #Mystery, #publishing, #selfpublishing, #ShortStory, #Storytelling, #Webfic, #writerslife
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I’ve Been Away Awhile, Rebuilding
I haven’t posted since mid-summer when I gushed about U2. Been rebuilding. This blog now appears on my new website, http://www.chrisryanwrites.com. Worth a look, if I do say so myself. Been rebuilding my social media presence, too. Much more Instagram, … Continue reading
Posted in America, Book lovers, fiction, politics, pop culture, writing
Tagged #America, #amwriting, #author, #authorlife, #books, #getcaughtreading, #IndieAuthor, #IndiePub, #writerslife, #WriterWednesday
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Writing podcast – new episode
I do a podcast with Blackjack creator Alex Simmons about writing and related topics. This episode is about finding the time to write even when your schedule is exhausting. I hope this is helpful. https://wp.me/p2yHYd-iE
Posted in # thrillers, #adventure, Book lovers, digital publishing, ebook publishing, fiction, film, independent publishing, pop culture, Pulp fiction, self-publishing, writing
Tagged #amwriting, #author, #authorlife, #IndieAuthor, #publishing, #selfpublishing, #Storytelling, #writerslife, #writingtips
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What are you doing during this snow day? Read!
While I am grateful that those who read this blog come from all over, my information on where the majority live suggests that most will experience some part of today’s serious snow storm. In hopes of helping you through your … Continue reading
Posted in # thrillers, #adventure, #reading, America, Book lovers, digital publishing, ebook publishing, fiction, Free books, independent publishing, politics, pop culture, Pulp fiction, self-publishing, writing
Tagged #amreading, #amreadingthrillers, #booklover, #bookme, #freebooks, #highschoolthriller, #policethrillers, #politicalthriller, #snowday
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Is Indy Publishing in Peril?
Blackjack creator Alex Simmons and I are back with another episode of our podcast TELL THE DAMN STORY. Today we discuss the shifting landscape of marketing Indy books, and how level playing fields seem to be shrinking …. https://anchor.fm/alex-simmons6/episodes/Tell-The-Damn-Story-UNPLUGGED-Is-Indie-Publishing-In-Peril-e1553e
Black Panther Pregaming, Part II
With four days until The Black Panther leaps into theatres, here’s a look at T’Challa’s first appearance, in Fastastic Four numbers 52 and 53, published in July and August, 1966. I was four at that time, so I didn’t experience … Continue reading
Posted in #adventure, America, Black Panther, comics, fiction, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, pop culture, super-heroes, writing
Tagged #BlackPanther, #BlackPantherTH, #Marvel, #MCU, #T'Challa, #Wakanda
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Black Panther Pregaming!
Black Panther Pregaming Podcast TELL THE DAMN STORY Unplugged Alexander Simmons and Christopher Ryan discuss the roots of the Black Panther, creative contributions that are reflected in the new movie, and why we may need the Panther now more than … Continue reading
Posted in #adventure, comics, fiction, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, pop culture, writing
Tagged #BlackPanther, #BlackPantherTH, #Marvel, #MarvelCinematicUniverse
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New Year’s Eve Epiphany
“It’s the final countdown…” The was the song playing when I got bagels this morning. Hard not to smirk. Harder to dismiss in this, the era of American divisiveness. But we haven’t lost all hope, not yet. At least that’s … Continue reading
Posted in #adventure, #comedy, #POTUS, #Trump, America, Faith, fiction, Marvel Cinematic Universe, politics, pop culture, Spirituality, writing
Tagged #2018, #America, #American, #amwriting, #BlackMirror, #Callister, #divisiveness, #MariahCarey, #Marvel, #politics, #publishing, #selfpublishing
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