Category Archives: teaching

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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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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How Rob Reiner Saved My Life

Posted on July 1, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

Carl Reiner has died, and I offer my condolences. Not because I know the family or even ever met any of their talented tribe. I offer my sympathies because, without ever meeting him, Carl’s son Rob Reiner (he of directing … Continue reading →

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Where the Hell Have I Been?

Posted on June 21, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

I was going good there for awhile, writing to be fighting the quarantine blues like Cuchulain fighting the sea. And like that Irish mythic figure, the waves eventually overwhelmed me; the isolation of quarantine, the strain of lifestyle swept away, … Continue reading →

Posted in #WeThePeople, America, black lives matter, politics, teaching, writing | Tagged #coronavirus, #diversifyyourselfs, #teaching #blacklivesmatter #humanity | 2 Comments

Do the Accusations Against Junot Díaz Negate His Work or Prove the Extent of His Trauma?

Posted on May 5, 2018 by chrisryanwrites

Junot Díaz, who, in a recent issue of the New Yorker, wrote openly for the first time about the ongoing effects of his being raped twice when he was eight, has now been reportedly accused by women of sexual aggression. … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Book lovers, pop culture, sexual abuse, teaching, writing | Tagged #amreading, #amwriting, #author, #books, #crime, #JunotDiaz, #metoo, #publishing, #rape, #sexualabuse | 1 Comment

Washington, DC or Local Schools: Which is America?

Posted on June 14, 2017 by chrisryanwrites

I had two diametrically opposed experiences today. One was the Jeff Sessions Session. The other was a local high school academic awards dinner. And it struck during the dinner that I had witnessed staggeringly different expressions of America within hours … Continue reading →

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Talking to Pop, 14 years later

Posted on April 25, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

Sad to say, but Facebook reminded me of my father’s anniversary. Fourteen years ago today, my father passed on. Seems like yesterday. And centuries ago. I don’t really know what I would say to him today. But I do know … Continue reading →

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Birthday wishes

Posted on March 31, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

On my birthday, I wish for… You to find your center, the thing you are meant to do… You to know your song and sing it well… You to stand for what you know is right, based on a … Continue reading →

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And now, something for you….

Posted on October 21, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

I publish books under the imprint Seamus and Nunzio Productions, LLC. That name came from my older brother’s reaction to the maternity ward picture of my twin sons, who turn 20 this weekend. To celebrate, we are doing a free … Continue reading →

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Let It a Suck Series: Joyce Carol Oates and Running Through Your Story Revisited

Posted on June 28, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

Continuing a re-share of some earlier blogs that fit the “Let It Suck” Series, here’s some great advise for writing and planning. Years ago, I attended the South Hampton Writers Conference, and one of the best speakers there was Joyce … Continue reading →

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