U Street Writers Group

Mad props to my pals in U Street Writers Group. I’d like to think I’m a member in good standing, but they’d have to tell ya for sure. We meet every two weeks at Chi Cha Lounge near the corner of 17th and U in DC, and each and every one of them is talented in his or her own way. I am in their debt, for Swallowed would not be what it is becoming if not for them. They are my own Trusted Readers, and I salute them. 

Rock on with yer bad selves, USWG!

Ain't Born Typical

The Kills are the best band playing right now. They just are. No other currently operating group is as innovative, strange and absolutely, utterly cool as The Kills. And Jamie gets extra points for the whole Kate Moss thing, which is a distraction, but not a bad one. The music stands on its own.

They played DC last night, at The Black Cat, and I was there. Or at least I was until I got thrown out. For taking pictures. Like about 100 other people pressed against the stage, who did not get thrown out. Being tall and noticeable can be a disadvantage sometimes. 

Truthfully, some Black Cat worker-monkey warned me to stop. I argued that there were no signs detailing this alleged policy of the club, and those 100 other folks were flashing away. Puffed up with his pseudopower, he ignored my pleas and insisted that I stop. I did, for a minute. But when he turned his attention elsewhere, I pressed the button again. Sadly, he noticed. And kicked me out. Which sucked, since I have a major crush on Allison and the show was only halfway done. 

Though I missed some of my fave Kills tunes ("Last Day Of Magic," "Cheap And Cheerful"), I captured these pics, which I think are lovely compensation. I rule, Black Cat bitches!

Swallowed

Greetings, darlings. Welcomed to Swallowed Whole, my personal sandbox for venting, whining, bitching and throwing down. Ostensibly devoted to promoting my latest novel, Swallowed, this site will also prove quite handy for forcing my opinions on you re: music, art, literature, culture, and any damn thing I feel like typing about. Thanks for tuning in. I'll try not to disappoint.