Category Archives: #NonFiction

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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Soul Screaming, A weekly newsletter about creating in a time of destruction

Posted on August 6, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

You call that love French, but it’s just Frenchette I’ve been to France, so let’s just dance —David Johansen *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, sketch comedy, indie film, unions, … Continue reading →

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Finally…

Posted on August 3, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

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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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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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