The Great Change reading

Recently, some friends and I came together for the release of our anthology book, "A New Liberty." This book of protest poetry and stories was created and conceived after the re-election of Donald Trump to the presidency and was our response to it. All proceeds from the book will go to Planned Parenthood of Michigan.… Continue reading The Great Change reading

You Can’t Ban the Imagination

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

NEW BOOK RELEASE! – A New Liberty

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 Chris Podcast – A Re-introduction

Hey there, my name's Chris. This is my podcast and this episode is about me and the podcast. Hot potato!

Stop Using Flint As Your Ruin-Porn Buffet

Flint, Michigan can’t seem to catch a break.  This one proud titan city, where some of the brilliant minds that helped birth the automotive industry had lived and worked, was brought low once the factories closed, leaving the city desperate to figure out what next.  The city had built itself around the automotive industry. So… Continue reading Stop Using Flint As Your Ruin-Porn Buffet

Have You Listened to the Spooky Chris Podcast Yet?

From interviews, fiction, pop culture thoughts, and big thinks about the world, you'll find a lot of weird here and on most podcast streamers.

Books for All Ages

When I started writing it was because I had no choice. I was full of stories and needed a way to tell them. I didn't have any great dreams of people seeing my stories or reading them and never imagined a world where I could put out books. Here we are though. I write because… Continue reading Books for All Ages

The Spooky Chris Podcast – An Interview with Author J.C. Vande Zande

In a conversation with Michigan author J.C. Vande Zande, we discuss his latest book, The Dance of Rotten Sticks, published by Montag Press. The discussion covers his writing process, other works, book promotion strategies, and the potential influence of AI on the publishing industry.

Thankful

This is a time of year a lot of us start to contemplate things and the life around them. I tend to get sentimental this time of year and think of the things I have lost. The people I have lost. I start to think about my place in the world. The funny thing is… Continue reading Thankful

Something Strange & Wonderful is Coming!

https://videopress.com/v/XLKpbqWl?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Find me and several other authors at Strange & Wonderful, an indie author showcase.

Staying On Script

Life is strange, and wonderful, and mostly strange.  Allow me to regale you with a tale.  So a couple weeks ago I reviewed a found-footage movie about an influencer couple disappearing after they bought some property in the boonies. The movie covers their story as well as that of someone investigating what happened to them.… Continue reading Staying On Script

Seeing is Believing – I Have Videos!

I sometimes forget that I have a YouTube page. It's true!I have short films on there, story readings, teasers for some of my books, and an event I did with some other authors to talk about writing. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/@grimringler

Hey! It’s the Spooky Chris Podcast

If you have stopped by the site before, well, HI, thanks for ignoring the bleeding walls and wailing pillow cushions and returning. There are a few different sections on the site to check out but one that you may not have explored is my podcast. I started the podcast in 2020 as COVID-19 was starting… Continue reading Hey! It’s the Spooky Chris Podcast