Stories of Suspense with a Sense of Humor
Our world is shaped by the stories people tell. A good story can change the world.
The book I wrote last year, Sally and Billy in Babyland and Their Adventures With Kitty the Cat, is a satire. It is a political satire. It’s a fable, a thriller and a cautionary tale, but above all it is satire. I intend for the book to be funny, but it is often a dark … Read more
I had to skip the Moth last week because of a conflict, but one of my articles was picked up by How Pants Work, a humor publication on Medium. Check it out if you want to laugh so hard you spit your coffee on your cat (which is the gold standard for comedy): https://medium.com/how-pants-work/how-the-oxford-comma-will-make-america-great-again-d1df9072ea2a In other … Read more
I had the good fortune to attend a Moth StorySLAM last week. I didn’t get to speak, but I heard some amazing stories. I disagreed with the judges, but the scoring is for fun. I’m not trying to chase you away from my stories, but you should consider listening to The Moth podcast if you … Read more
I told a story about two children abandoned in the woods. It is an homage to Hanzel and Gretel, a fairy tale told in the time when children were frequently abandoned in the woods when families had too many mouths to feed, and parents had to choose between leaving their children to die alone in … Read more
The short film I worked on with friends for the Capital City Film Festival took 2nd place! In the film, I basically play myself — a dad worried about his daughter, or just an old guy whose world falls apart. David Fairman, the writer and director, nailed it. It will be available to see online very soon, and … Read more