Tag Archives: #fiction

The Master has Passed

Posted on August 20, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

One of my all-time writing heroes and one of the greatest influences on my writing has passed. All hail The Master, Elmore Leonard. If you don’t know him, click on the link and discover one of America’s all-time great storytellers. … Continue reading →

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To self-publish or not to self-publish?

Posted on July 9, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

Indie Author News has published “Should You Self-Publish Your First Book?” seen on Scott Berkun’s website. I am in no way The Expert, but I believe, as a self-publisher who has won two awards for my first novel City of … Continue reading →

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Tables Turned: someone else writes about me

Posted on April 20, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

So today, a very good article about me arrived. I believe in local journalism, and in utilizing it to build your base. Here’s hoping you find this article interesting. http://fb.me/2mLGXmJ5i Christopher Ryan is author of City of Woe, available on … Continue reading →

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What an honor!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

I am awed by this honor. Bill Thompson at TheBookcast.com has awarded my novel, City of Woe, the first-ever Book of Exceptional Quality gold seal. Thanks to Bill for this award! You can listen to my interview on Bill’s podcast … Continue reading →

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On Writing: Is There an Author/Reader Pact?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by chrisryanwrites

Do authors owe readers anything at all? And does that debt grow the further into a story readers get? I ask because I believe there is a grave difference between surprising or challenging a reader for entertainment and betraying that … Continue reading →

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On Writing: Recapturing the Tone and Energy of an Older Piece

Posted on July 11, 2012 by chrisryanwrites

“Writers write.” “Writers should write every day.” “When you finish one project, start another.” These are pearls of wisdom writers hear or read all the time. And, such as they are, they make sense. But what does a writer do … Continue reading →

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