THE WRITER’S GUILD OF AMERICA PEN A LETTER ABOUT TRUMP

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 / Oran Ryan / Leave a comment

As America descents into authoritarianism, Writers speak out. po

Former President of Poland Lech Walesa Writes a really great letter to the US President

May 26, 2025 / Oran Ryan / Leave a comment

By way of a brief introduction to this - which are not my words, but merely a reposting of Lech Walesa's words to the US president after what is generally seen as a disrespectful meet and greet and discussion with the President of Ukraine, Zelensky. What makes this letter so great is not the fact … Continue reading Former President of Poland Lech Walesa Writes a really great letter to the US President

The Demise of the Alpha Predator and the Ongoing Survival of the Emperor Penguin

December 12, 2024December 14, 2024 / Oran Ryan / Leave a comment

An exploration of violence in human nature, both in art and history and politics and philosphy and its relationship to animal behaviour.

Punk Rock Writing

December 6, 2024 / Oran Ryan / Leave a comment

You can teach someone writing skills, You cant teach the art of writing. But if you are a punk rock writer, that doesn't matter a damn.

Donald and Barbra

November 11, 2024February 3, 2025 / Oran Ryan / Leave a comment

The 2024 US election was a bit of a shock for some people. How did it happen? To find out one theory whatever you do do not read this article. !

I’m reading at Lime Square Poets, Oct 24th on-line

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 / Oran Ryan / Leave a comment

Online reading at the lime Square Poets

Why Mr Inbetween is Totally Awesome

September 9, 2024September 13, 2024 / Oran Ryan / 1 Comment

I came across the Australian show Mr Inbetween by accident. I saw a short one day where this middle aged man was walking his daughter down a street when two thugs bumped into his little girl and knocked her ice cream out of her hand. The middle aged guy smiled creepily at the two thugs … Continue reading Why Mr Inbetween is Totally Awesome

Alien Romulus (2024)

August 18, 2024 / Oran Ryan / Leave a comment

Alien romulus is a great flick.

Elements of Plot

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 / Oran Ryan / Leave a comment

Writing is for everyone. The notion of an artistic elite is as much a fiction as the notion of Santa claus and Bigfoot. Here are a few ideas to get going on.

The Wall

May 7, 2024January 25, 2025 / Oran Ryan / Leave a comment

The Zone of Interest (2023) is listed on wikipedia as a historical drama based on the novel by Martin Amis of the same name. It is this, but its so much more. Its a fascinating exploration of a horrifying family life.