The Spooky World of Chris Ringler
Enter a strange world of Blogs, Books, Podcasts, and More.
The author reflects on the design process for their book covers, emphasizing the significance of layout, font, and imagery. Having created most of their covers, they find joy in integrating photography with storytelling. The final cover suggestion embodies themes of discovery and regret, showcasing the author's creative journey for "Things We Found," now available on Amazon.
The author expresses discomfort with the increasing reliance on AI in creative fields, viewing it as a forced effort by corporations. While acknowledging AI's long history, they emphasize that it should assist, not replace, human creativity. Their own playful experimentation with AI tools showcases its potential without overshadowing human involvement.
The author was approached to write a "Cozy Mystery" and created "A Shadow on the Violets" in a tight timeframe. Despite initial publishing setbacks, the author cherishes the book and considers a sequel. The beautiful cover, crafted by artist Zophael, includes a crochet pattern for readers interested in recreating it.
I haven't much been into birthdays for a while but this one has been pretty swell
There is this whole line of thought that you have to put something out there, to ‘put it into the universe’ to ‘manifest’ it. So if you want to be rich you are just like - I want to be rich. If you want to be loved you say - I want to be loved. … Continue reading Putting It All Out There
I think it’s safe to say that all of us struggle in some way or another, whether it be financially, emotionally, creatively, or in some other way. Struggling is part of life. It’s how we react to the struggle, how we meet it, and how we learn to use it or overcome it that can… Continue reading Use The Struggle
Just a quick reminder that my newest book - THIS IS A DOOR - is out now on Kindle and in paperback. This is a collection of some of my photography from over the years from the creepy to the cute. Here are a couple outtakes from some of the photos. BUY HERE!
Click Image To Purchase! As I have mentioned before, the lightning bolt that created Tattered Tents… came to me at a county fair. I was working a second job briefly as a recruiter for a local community college and had set a tent up at the fair for the weekend. It was hot and windy… Continue reading FLASHBACK – Tattered Tents & Whispered Wishes
I don't draw nearly enough these days. I used to love it as a kid but as I have gotten older I obsess about the talent I DON'T have and don't focus on the talent, or skill, I do have. Sure, I am not as good as lots of people at a lot of things… Continue reading Return of the Doodlebug
As I am always up to something or other there's a new project I have been working on that I'll be unveiling in October. Something a little different. It's always good to stretch yourself and to experiment and that's what this is about. I'll talk a little more about it as we get into Haunt… Continue reading Creeping Your Way
Hey there! The good thing about the the internet is that the bookstore is always open. You can always track down my many books on Amazon. Ghosts, demons, sheep, zombies, queens, monsters, heroes, and everything in between. It's there. Take a look and I promise you'll find something for you. Or just look me up… Continue reading The Bookstore Is Always Open!
Here are some of the images from the past. Alternate cover photos for books, some shots from the shoot of I Am The Door, a promo image for an event, and the two books I received Honorable mention in for stories. One of the alternate shots from Roadkill cover. More Roadkill tries. Even MORE Roadkill.… Continue reading Picture Pages!
