Tag Archives: #author

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 →

Posted in #amwriting, #community, #humor, #inspiration, #NonFiction, #reading, book recommendations, digital publishing, ebook publishing, fiction, horror fiction, horror poetry, independent publishing, narrative poetry, pop culture, self-publishing, writing | Tagged #Amazon, #amreading, #author, #authorlife, #books, #ebook, #getcaughtreading, #horrorfiction, #HorrorWordsPodcast, #IndieAuthor, #IndiePub, #Kindle, #MadnessTakesItsToll, #publishing, #selfpublishing, #SoulScreamAntholozine, #Storytelling, #UniqueReadingExperience, CharlesBarouch, JonFrater, writing | Leave a comment

This week’s newsletter goes Ape!

Posted on August 19, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Posted in #amwriting, #community, #DCU, #dogs, #humor, #productivity, #reading, digital publishing, ebook publishing, fiction, horror fiction, independent publishing, Marvel, pop culture, self-publishing, writing | Tagged #Amazon, #amediting, #amreading, #AmRevising, #amwriting, #author, #authorlife, #books, #comics, #ebook, #editing, #eReaders, #getcaughtreading, #horror, #IndieAuthor, #IndiePub, #KPD, #Marvel, #publishing, #selfpublishing, #Storytelling, #WIP, #WriteChat, #WriteMotivation, #writerslife, #writestuff, #WriteTip, #writingtips, #WroteToday | Leave a comment

When fiction becomes horrifying fact

Posted on August 16, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

When fiction predicts real world catastrophes, and offers a way out.#Books #thriller #truthisstrangerthanfiction #America #Americanhorror

Posted in # thrillers, #adventure, #AmericanSpirit, #amwriting, #comedy, #community, #dividedAmerica, #hardtruths, #humor, #inspiration, #reading, Book lovers, book recommendations, current-events, digital publishing, ebook publishing, fiction, horror fiction, independent publishing, politics, pop culture, racism, America, self-publishing, writing | Tagged #action, #adventure, #adventurestories, #Amazon, #AmericanSpirit, #ampublishing, #amwriting, #amwritingmysteries, #amwritingthrillers, #author, #BookBuzzr, #bookgasm, #booklover, #bookme, #books, #bookstagram, #divisiveness, #ebook, #ebooks, #getcaughtreading, #hope, #horror, #humor, #IndieAuthor, #IndiePub, #indiepublishing, #indypub, #indypublishing, #Kindle, #Literature, #news, #NightmareAmerica, #novel, #novels, #paperback, #popculture, #publishing, #racism, #reading, #readme, #self-publishing, #selfpublishing, #Storytelling, #theideaofamerica, America, currentevents, fiction, politics | Leave a comment

Adventures in Indie Publishing!

Posted on August 14, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Posted in #amwriting, #comedy, #community, #humor, #productivity, digital publishing, ebook publishing, fiction, horror fiction, horror poetry, independent publishing, pop culture, self-publishing, writing | Tagged #Amazon, #amwriting, #author, #authorlife, #BookBuzzr, #books, #ebook, #ePubChat, #horror, #IndieAuthor, #IndiePub, #Literature, #Pubit, #publishing, #selfpublishing, #Storytelling, #WriteChat, #writerslife, #WritingBlitz | Leave a comment

Soul Screaming, A weekly newsletter about creating amid the chaos and dreaming through the dread

Posted on August 12, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

I’m late, I’m late! For a very important date! No time to say “hello,” “goodbye” ! I’m late, I’m late, I’m late!” —White Rabbit, from Alice in Wonderland, 1951, written by Sammy Fain and Bob Hillard *** Hi, I’m Christopher … Continue reading →

Posted in #AmericanSpirit, #amwriting, #comedy, #community, #dividedAmerica, #dogs, #humor, #inspiration, #productivity, #reading, America, Book lovers, book recommendations, classic rock, comics, current-events, digital publishing, ebook publishing, fiction, horror fiction, horror poetry, independent publishing, Marvel Cinematic Universe, pop culture, self-publishing, writing | Tagged #America, #amwriting, #author, #authorlife, #books, #publishing, #reading, #Storytelling, #writerslife, #writingtips, fiction, newsletter, writing | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in #amwriting, #community, #DCU, #dogs, #inspiration, #MCU, #NonFiction, #productivity, #reading, Bobby Nash, Book lovers, ebook publishing, fiction, horror fiction, horror poetry, JamesGunn, Marvel Cinematic Universe, pop culture | Tagged #amwriting, #author, #authorlife, #books, #publishing, #Storytelling, #writerslife, #writingtips, fiction, writing | Leave a comment

Soul Screaming, a newsletter about finding reasons to keep on creating

Posted on July 17, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

She ran calling ‘Wildfire’… ––Michael Murphy, 1975 radio hit *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, sketch comedy, indie film, unions, community service, parenting, public speaking, acting, podcasting, but most often … Continue reading →

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Soul Screaming, A weekly newsletter about sneaking up on writing and letting writing sneak up on you

Posted on June 24, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use the more you have. -Maya Angelou *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, sketch comedy, indie film, unions, community service, parenting, public … Continue reading →

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Soul Screaming, A weekly newsletter about how the love of stories endures

Posted on June 17, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

You will find peace of mind If you look way down in your heart and soul I don’t hesitate ‘cause the world seems cold Stay young at heart ‘cause you’re never old at heart -Earth, Wind & Fire *** Hi, … Continue reading →

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Soul Screaming, a weekly newsletter about pushing past fears to get to the other side of writing

Posted on June 4, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt. – William Shakespeare *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, sketch comedy, indie … Continue reading →

Posted in #amwriting, impostor syndrome | Tagged #America, #amwriting, #author, #authorlife, #books, #impostorsyndrome, #publishing, #Storytelling, #writerslife, #writingtips | Leave a comment

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