Category Archives: fiction

Mark Twain’s Nine Steps for a Kickass Life

Posted on November 29, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

I want to share a great article and a great personal checklist, for both writers and non-writers, from one of America’s best. However, I do not want to rob the location where I saw it of deserved hits, so here’s … Continue reading →

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Thank you all

Posted on November 28, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

Over the last few days, I took a risk that scared the Hell out of me. I gave away writing I worked so hard to give quality. I gave it away on three days leading up to Thanksgiving, as a … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Giveaway!

Posted on November 24, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

Hey, you’ve been part of a great creative year for me and to say thanks, I want to give something back to you. So from Monday, 11/25 through Wednesday 11/27, I am offering a free Kindle download of CITY OF … Continue reading →

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My Best Writing Advice: Let it suck

Posted on November 17, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

There seems to be an abundance of writing advice on twitter today, for which I am thankful. To return the favor, I wanted to offer the best writing advice I give my students, but this has proven impossible to do … Continue reading →

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A big step for a small book

Posted on October 12, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

I don’t get nervous. That is what I keep telling myself as I pace the kitchen, boiling water for another cup of tea. Not nervous at all. Pace, pace. Not me. Pace, pace. Never. Today I join my partners in … Continue reading →

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The Master has Passed

Posted on August 20, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

One of my all-time writing heroes and one of the greatest influences on my writing has passed. All hail The Master, Elmore Leonard. If you don’t know him, click on the link and discover one of America’s all-time great storytellers. … Continue reading →

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Ten Things That Block Writing, or Reveal A Truth

Posted on July 25, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

It often seems everyone wants to write, but honestly, how many actually get the writing done? There’s a huge difference in those two figures. One of the reasons most often cited by struggling writers is difficulty in finding the time. … Continue reading →

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To self-publish or not to self-publish?

Posted on July 9, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

Indie Author News has published “Should You Self-Publish Your First Book?” seen on Scott Berkun’s website. I am in no way The Expert, but I believe, as a self-publisher who has won two awards for my first novel City of … Continue reading →

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On Writing: Penning Permission

Posted on May 11, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

Joanna Penn, a writer, author and blogger you must find if you do not currently follow her, got mad recently, reacting to “an article that came out this week on one literary agent’s blog about whether your publisher will let … Continue reading →

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After Eleven Years, Dad, What Can I Say?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

Eleven years ago today, my father passed away. I’ve missed him every day since then. We didn’t always get along (hey, we’re Irish), but eventually that settled, especially after the kids were born. Once that happened, I called him just … Continue reading →

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