The Spooky World of Chris Ringler
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In "A Shadow on the Violets," a woman at a retirement home challenges strict rules and uncovers a sinister mystery, risking her safety. The author reflects on the journey of writing and self-publishing the book, expressing pride in the original title and cover design that encapsulates its unique blend of cozy and dark elements.
"Cemetery Earth" depicts the end of humanity in a dark world reclaimed by the dead, driven by an unseen force. The author initially created a short story about a zombie attack during a war, which grew into a larger collection of interconnected tales featuring the character Hunter. The book combines elements of horror and resilience against extinction.
The author recommends "Red Dreams" as an ideal introduction to their writing, citing its horror anthology as a collection of stories blending real-world and supernatural horror. With fifteen tales that explore darkness and fear, the book showcases the author's style and themes, making it accessible for new readers.
On this episode I have another great conversation with author JC Vande Zande, who returns to talk about his newest novel: "Blood on the Witness Tree," a sequel to "The Dance of Rotten Sticks." It's a great conversation that gets into book promotion, how Van writes, the new book, and his advice for someone interested in writing.
In this podcast episode, author John Carlos discusses his "Cryonic Dreams" trilogy, focusing on the first book, "Awakening." The series presents an intriguing speculative sci-fi narrative set in a dystopian future. Listeners can find more detailed information about the books on Carlos's website.
The forgotten neighborhood of Opal Bay is where dreams go to die. Among those homes, though, something is waking; something ancient and angry. God has returned, but it's not the one that was promised. "The Fallen God of Opal Bay" is a horror thriller that features Jane, an outcast who is just discovering her true… Continue reading The Fallen God Has Risen- The Fallen God of Opal Bay (a new book from Chris Ringler)
While I have certainly slowed down as life has gotten fuller, I have been a book lover since I was a kiddo. From the weird board books I fell in love with to the Encyclopedia Brown mysteries I tore through before I started reading more adult books, I loved to read. Heck, I still think… Continue reading Books That Inspired Me
A group of friends released two political horror anthologies to support Planned Parenthood of Michigan, with the first published in 2016 and the second in 2023. While the stories reflect darkness, they also carry a message of hope and resistance against ongoing attacks on democracy and reproductive rights. All proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood.
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.
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
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
Are you a monster? We all have a bit of the beast in us. Some more than others. ARE WE MONSTERS is a collection of short stories about monsters, mostly beyond imagination but some too real to want to believe. It's available in paperback and on Kindle. Cover photo and design was by me. https://www.amazon.com/Are-We-Monsters-Chris-Ringler/dp/B09JVKDJPJ
The Spooky World of Chris Ringler 