I Sailed A Ship – a poem

I wrote this poem a few weeks ago, suffering the usual inspiration of hearing something and getting it caught in my brain until I wrote a piece to exorcise it. Seems fitting for the season though. I Sailed A Ship I sailed a ship so grand and gray.    A ship so wide and tall.  I… Continue reading I Sailed A Ship – a poem

The Spooky Chris Podcast Episode 25 – ROAD KILL

In which I talk about my 2019 release ROAD KILL Talking about my novel ROAD KILL.

Spooky Chris Episode 18 – Something In The Water – Story Reading

In which I read my short story SOMETHING IN THE WATER.

Spooky Chris Ep. 16 – Stoker Con 2019 Wrap Up

In which I ramble a little about the show that was.

Spooky Chris Podcast Ep 15 – Stoker Con 2019 day deuce

In which I talk about the first couple of day of Stoker Con 2019.

The Burning Roots

I think I started writing about the witch trees in the early 2000s. I am not sure what made me come up with them, the idea of trees that were a sort of witch's coven but far more powerful Far more dangerous. They were creatures, not of earth but part of a larger, darker picture… Continue reading The Burning Roots

Spooky Chris Episode 9 – Makin’ Movies

In which I talk about my experience making movies. Which is to say - a guy not knowing what the hell he's doing making movies.

Sharing the Love

I have a couple friends who are prolific writers and awesome people and wanted to help them get the word out about their newest efforts.   Paul Counelis has written a LOT of stuff, has written for RUE MORGUE, and is as passionate about writing as you can get. His newest book - We Dare… Continue reading Sharing the Love

The Red Prince Is Here – ROAD KILL Out Now!

My newest book ROAD KILLis here! Take a trip to Munsonville, Michigan, wander into the haunted woods, walk among the trees, commune with the spirits...and run for your life. Available in paperback and as e-book. https://www.amazon.com/Road-Kill-Chris-Ringler/dp/179418936X https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9LICGvJrJ0

ROAD KILL cover reveal

I have written before about my upcoming novel ROAD KILL but I wanted to talk a little more about it as I reveal its cover for the first time. The novel itself, as I have mentioned, was a long time coming. When I wrote the very first version it was vastly different than what it… Continue reading ROAD KILL cover reveal

Happened While I Wasn’t Looking

When I started writing as a kid it wasn't for any other reason than because I had stories to tell. I didn't see the stories as anything other than ways to be creative and to sorta share that creativity with the world. I dunno that anyone ever saw my stories outside of my mom and… Continue reading Happened While I Wasn’t Looking

Anniversaries

As 2019 dawns it brings with it two big anniversaries for me and two signposts in my writing. My first book Back From Nothing was released in 1999. I was a kid then, in more ways than one, and to have a book out was something I never imagined happening. I have gone into the story about… Continue reading Anniversaries