The Spooky World of Chris Ringler
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The Flint Monster Society invites submissions for its third annual Flint Short Film Freakout, seeking short horror films under 18 minutes. The festival aims to showcase indie filmmakers and reward the three scariest entries with cash prizes. Submission costs $3, significantly lower than other festivals. Join and share your horror vision!
One of the great tricks the devil knows is that we are easily fooled. We want to be fooled. We want our fears quelled, want to be soothed, and want to be told that everything is fine. And so the devil tells us the sweet lies and tells us to trust, trust, trust, and they… Continue reading Pay Attention, Children
Join author Kathe Koja for a discussion about inspiration. Her novel "Skin" has been re-released, and "Catherine the Ghost" was published earlier this year. The third book in the Dark Factory series, titled "Dark Matter," will be out this fall. Email thespookywriter@gmail.com for a chance to win "Skin" swag.
Movie enthusiasts often grapple with the changing landscape of physical media, facing challenges in collecting due to limited editions. While nostalgia for formats like VHS and Laserdisc prevails, future fans may lack affordable access to quality releases. Ultimately, the community may need to rethink its exclusivity to foster broader appreciation and connection.
I haven't much been into birthdays for a while but this one has been pretty swell
I talked at length about my involvement in the Flint arts scene in a couple of previous blogs, but I wanted to talk about the organization I was part of for part of that time. Time is funny in that it gets fuzzy at a point. Now, twenty years after I first joined the Greater… Continue reading The Power of Art – Remembering the Greater Flint Creative Alliance
Vending at an arts or culture show isn't easy, but it's a great way to make connections, friends, and move some of that hot, hot product of yours.
Since first dipping his toes into politics, Donald Trump hasn’t been taken completely seriously. In my heart, I feel like Trump threw out the idea of running for President as a lark, but when the Republican party laughed at the idea he got mad because who were they, or anyone, to tell him he couldn’t… Continue reading The Mad King
The author reflects on their journey since the 1999 release of "Back from Nothing," noting they've published over 20 books across various genres including horror, thrillers, mysteries, fantasy, and children's literature. Their works are available on Amazon, promoting support for indie authors.
Last fall I was invited to be on the "To Boldly Pod" podcast to talk about my experiences with the strange. Give it a listen. https://open.spotify.com/episode/19bLSp3YVQjqEM1k0ObA9W?si=6JK6lOHvRQ2y2WMhqQvZxg
I think a lot of people have been surprised at how quickly the Trump regime has gone from a clown-show to a full-blown fascist regime. A lot of people supported him and his views and ideals, it’s true, but many never took him seriously enough. Too caught up in their own lives and escapes to… Continue reading You Can’t Ban the Imagination
After the election of Donald Trump to the presidency in 2016, I didn't know what to do with myself. I was angry, frustrated, and felt powerless. I wanted to do something, so I turned to what I do: writing. I reached out to other writer friends, and together, we agreed to put something out into… Continue reading NEW BOOK RELEASE! – A New Liberty
The Spooky World of Chris Ringler 