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Beasts of the Southern Wild – Now on DVD

Beasts of the Southern Wild is now on DVD! One of the most unusual movies of 2012, this film is magical realism in the swamps of Louisiana. I had a chance to see a preview when it came out and … Continue reading →

Don’t Mess Up My Block – Free on Kindle!

Get my funny satire Don’t Mess Up My Block for free today and tomorrow on Kindle! This novel takes aim at self-help experts, social media gurus, business consultants and other American charlatans. I wrote the book as a parody of … Continue reading →

Friday Photo: Santas Edition

This is from Santarchy last weekend on the National Mall. Could it be my last Instagram picture ever? The controversy over their terms of service made me rethink my attachment to this photosharing service. I like the Instagram community but … Continue reading →

Alephs, Pumpkins and What It Was: My Year in Reading

So, what did I read in 2012 that was any good? I started the year with What It Was by George Pelecanos. It was the first book by this DC writer that I’ve ever read. And it was also the … Continue reading →

DC Shorts – Early Deadline Jan 31

Enter your short film or screenplay in DC Shorts! Early deadline is Jan 31, 2013. The DC Shorts Film Festival and Screenplay Competition is the largest short film event on the East Coast. Now in its tenth year, DC Shorts … Continue reading →

Friday Photo: The Ring Edition

While it looks like a scene from The Ring, it’s actually Bryana Siobhan, a senior at Corcoran College of Art + Design, performing Center of Five, a ritual and repetitive work that explores personal memory and mental barriers within a … Continue reading →

Murder in Ocean Hall – The Reviews!

I’ve received some very nice reviews of Murder in Ocean Hall. This murder-mystery set in DC seems to have struck a chord with appreciative readers. Here’s a selection of reviews from Amazon: Joe Flood is a find! One can only … Continue reading →

Snapseed is Free!

Snapseed is a dream of an app on the iPad – and now it’s free! Snapseed is like Instagram’s bigger and more powerful brother. In addition to scores of faux film filters and frames, Snapseed can perform the kind of … Continue reading →

DCist Exposed Wants Your Photos

DCist Exposed is looking for photos of our nation’s capital for their annual show at Long View Gallery. The deadline for submissions is January 9 and the show will be in March of next year. If you’re a photographer, it’s … Continue reading →

Don’t Mess Up My Block – Free for CyberMonday

Get my biz book satire Don’t Mess Up My Block for free this CyberMonday! My funny novel follows Laurent Christ, self-annointed business guru, as he travels the country dispensing bad advice to clients large and small. The book skewers social … Continue reading →