Category Archives: fiction

Cover reveal!

Posted on September 12, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Here’s the cover art for the upcoming novel-in-stories project The Fight Never Ends! Art by Christy Aldridge. Available for preorder soon.

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In brightest day or darkest night, no IP challenge shall escape my sight…

Posted on September 4, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

This Sunday, Tell The Damn Story dives into LANTERNS and the challenges of writing IPs. Alex Simmons and I will explore respecting legacy and the harrowing dangers of taking authorial risks with an IP that’s made some big company profits … Continue reading →

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“It’s Alive!”

Posted on September 3, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

At long last, both the ebook AND the paperback versions of SOUL SCREAM ANTHOLOZINE issue 8 “Madness Takes Its Toll” are both available on Amazon.

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Soul Screaming, A weekly newsletter about adventures in authoring

Posted on September 2, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee. I have thee not, and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible To feeling as to sight? … Continue reading →

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SOUL SCREAM ANTHOLOZINE ISSUE 8, MADNESS TAKES ITS TOLL exists!

Posted on August 28, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Finally, both the ebook and paperback formats have been approved by Amazon.
Our annual summer issue is just making it into the last rays of the season! Happily, the stories and poems and panel and essay features are all outstanding.
Ebook available now – $2.99 through Labor Day
Paperback available 09/03

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This is community

Posted on August 26, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

A deep bow of respect and thanks to all those who supported and celebrated the latest issue of Soul Scream Antholozine even as I am struggling with Amazon to get the paper back edition out there. This is what community … Continue reading →

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What is Soul Scream Antholozine? A feast of reader choices.

Posted on August 25, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

I’m honored to be the guest on the Horror Words Podcast hosted by Charles Barouch and Jon Frater. We discuss Soul Scream Antholozine’s new issue, Madness Takes Its Toll. Here’s my explanation of what goes into making SSA a unique … Continue reading →

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Talking “Madness Takes Its Toll”

Posted on August 22, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

I’m thrilled to be the guest on the latest episode of the Horror Words podcast with Charles Barouch and Jon Frater…and being allowed to turn the tables on them in celebration of the release of SOUL SCREAM ANTHOLOZINE issue #8, … Continue reading →