Category Archives: Pulp fiction

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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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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Missing Writing Cons? Here’s One For Free

Posted on July 26, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

Alex Simmons and I do a podcast for creatives, especially writers, called TELL THE DAMN STORY. Since COVID-19 took away summer writing conferences this year, we decided to create one for you. We invited pop culture author and journalist Caseen … Continue reading →

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Horror Fiction: After The Party

Posted on July 8, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

Here’s a slightly rewritten free short story for your enjoyment. By Christopher Ryan He ran a hand through thick gray hair as he peeked out the window at the holiday barbecue his sons were throwing. “They’re not kids anymore, ya … Continue reading →

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How to Tell The Damn Story Summer Series, Part 1: Inspiration

Posted on July 5, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

‪Today I would like to share a podcast I do. @How to TELL THE DAMN STORY Summer Series” launches today with @BlackjackAD (Alex Simmons), @caseengaines, @herhymeswithme (Toney Jackson), and I discussing inspiration, focusing on how we get it and use … Continue reading →

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Alex Simmons’ Blackjack: A Quiet Coup

Posted on June 30, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

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 →

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Go Bráth (‘Til Doomsday) A Mallory and Gunner Short Story By Christopher Ryan

Posted on March 17, 2019 by chrisryanwrites

“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 →

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Writing podcast – new episode

Posted on May 13, 2018 by chrisryanwrites

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

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What are you doing during this snow day? Read!

Posted on March 7, 2018 by chrisryanwrites

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 →

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How to Tell The Damn Story – Book Recommendations

Posted on May 1, 2017 by chrisryanwrites

So, this short video recommends two books I am hot on right now, one about writing fiction, the other about writing comics. I hope you find this helpful. Let me know in the comments section.

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