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Soul Screaming – A newsletter about adventures in authoring

Posted on September 30, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

The Truth About The Red Wheelbarrow By Christopher Ryan, with apologies to William Carlos Williams so much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white chickens unless you are that poor red wheel barrow then … Continue reading →

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Soul Screaming, a weekly newsletter about adventures in authoring

Posted on September 24, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

I hear it too Wilson’s right, the clock is ticking, getting louder every day. The question is what are you going to do about it? I’m going to keep doing this right here. *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid … Continue reading →

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Soul Screaming, A weekly newsletter about adventures in authoring

Posted on September 2, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee. I have thee not, and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible To feeling as to sight? … Continue reading →

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This is community

Posted on August 26, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

A deep bow of respect and thanks to all those who supported and celebrated the latest issue of Soul Scream Antholozine even as I am struggling with Amazon to get the paper back edition out there. This is what community … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Writing exercise

Posted on July 18, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Christopher Nolan described the themes of his Batman trilogy with three words. What a great exercise to try on your own writing projects. Can you get their essence down to a single word?

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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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