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100 Words on Colassal

Posted on April 14, 2017 by chrisryanwrites

Anne Hathaway and Jason Sedekeis take on an interesting mash-up of film styles with “Colassal” — an apt title in many ways. What starts off as the break-up section of a rom-com quickly morphs through a “can’t go home again” … Continue reading →

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So the Circus Came to Town … And It’s Gonna Stay

Posted on January 12, 2017 by chrisryanwrites

Welcome to the New America, sometimes referred to as Making America Great Again, other times as #NightmareAmerica. Whatever it is, Ringling Brothers has got nothin’ on this. On Tuesday night eloquence took a curtain call and on Wednesday the circus … Continue reading →

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Are Trolls a Pisser or the End of Social Media?

Posted on January 11, 2017 by chrisryanwrites

Remember when you were in elementary school and there were those guys who loved making fart sounds with their armpits? That was so funny, for awhile. Then it got tired and a lot of those guys moved on. But there … Continue reading →

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Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King, chapters 11 and 12

Posted on June 6, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

We continue with the next installments of this thrilling adventure for your entertainment. All previous chapters are available on this blog. Enjoy!

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Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King, Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10

Posted on May 9, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

We need to catch up to the thrilling adventures of Alex Simmons’ Blackjack, recently nominated for. Glyph Award as Best Black Male Character. I was honored to write with Alex the serialized adventure “Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King” and … Continue reading →

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Keys to Traveling for Your Creativity, Part III

Posted on May 2, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

(Completing advice and lessons learned for the benefit of those who travel to further their creativity at conventions and festivals.) 21) As Weird as it Gets, There’s Always Stranger Places to Go, Continued. As fascinating as any convention or festival may … Continue reading →

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Keys to Traveling for Your Creativity, Part II

Posted on May 1, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

(Continuing advice and lessons learned for the benefit of those who travel to further their creativity at conventions and festivals.) 10) Toss Your Expectations Aside When you’re traveling for your creativity, you may get closer to your creator (as I … 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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Keys to traveling for your creativity

Posted on April 19, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

At some point, creators have to travel for their art. This is one such tale, told in hopes of making other creators’ journeys more pleasant and positive. World premieres only happen once, obviously, and experiencing them in whatever form they … Continue reading →

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#TWD Finale Postmortem: #Whoisit?

Posted on April 4, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

You have seen The Waking Dead Season 6 Finale. You witnessed the taunting. Saw the barbed wire bat come down. Heard those horrible, haunting sounds. Saw the blood. So who is it? Who died? Here are some unofficial odds: 1) … Continue reading →

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