Alex R. Johnson

Solidarity forever.

A headshot of Bobby Daniel Rodriguez

Happy to announce that Bobby Daniel Rodriguez is reading the audiobook for BROOKLYN MOTTO. The recording is done - I'm working on editing and mastering now. Bobby's incredibly talented + is a lifetime member of The Actors Studio + a proud member of the LAByrinth Theater Co.
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Thanks for picking it up, Jim!

Dustin Hoffman in TOOTSIE being a creep to a woman at his birthday party.

The amazing Teri Garr in TOOTSIE as she bursts out of the bathroom after being stuck inside for hours.

Wouldn’t be an Annie birthday weekend without some TOOTSIE.

A break from my annoying book self promotion to show that I occasionally do other things besides appear on podcasts. New Bomb Turks at Meadows. Happy Fucking Birthday Annie! You were born to party and forced to work and we love you!

Chatted with Craig and Roland on the Fully Booked podcast about screenwriting. In this bit, I retold the story of bumping into Shane Black at the Austin Film Festival and his giving me advice on how to handle my first studio notes. #screenwriting #scriptsky #film #writing #filmmaker #screenwriter

Chatted with Craig and Roland on the Fully Booked podcast about screenwriting. In this bit, I retold the story of bumping into Shane Black at the Austin Film Festival and his giving me advice on how to handle my first studio notes. #screenwriting #scriptsky #film #writing #filmmaker #screenwriter

YouTube video by NPR Music Flaco Jimenez: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

RIP Flaco.
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Chatting about how creating a detective character I could identify w/turned into an investigation of self through fiction. And as always, squeezing in an Ernest Tidyman reference. Buy BROOKLYN MOTTO: linktr.ee/BrooklynMotto #booksky #writingcommunity #writersky #readingcommunity #noir #nyc #podcast

Had a great chat with Melissa Lucken about BROOKLYN MOTTO on Washington Square On Air. Here we discuss why I set the novel in 1998.
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This is a great, fun read. Get it!

I made the decision to stay up late and watch the Mets play on the west coast last night, so their losing in the bottom of the 9th is entirely my fault. Apologies.

Discussed my writing process and how it’s basically unchanged since it was introduced to me by my sophomore year creative writing teacher (shout out to Rick Cannon at Gonzaga College High School in DC). #booksky #writersky #authorsky #writer #author #writing #book

And i forgot alt text! I have it set so i can’t post without alt text! Argh.

Izzy is hard at work editing the audiobook. The no thumbs thing has admittedly become an issue, but we’re trying some workarounds.

Discussed my writing process and how it’s basically unchanged since it was introduced to me by my sophomore year creative writing teacher (shout out to Rick Cannon at Gonzaga College High School in DC). #booksky #writersky #authorsky #writer #author #writing #book

A baseball hat soaked in sweat. The front reads “art house garbage”

It’s hot.

A tv in the center of a wall - it’s surrounded by books and LPs. On the screen is the music video Precision Auto by Superchunk.

Finding solace in early 1990s episodes of 120 Minutes.

Thank you to whoever hollered and clapped loudly the first time Pee Wee appeared on the screen in today's screening of Pee Wee's Big Adventure at the Nitehawk. It set the tone for a boisterous and joyous time. Laughs and tears. Love that movie so much.

Chalk lines around my body
Like the shoreline of a lake

Garfbert4evah.

A lantern fly on a ledge outside a window.

Cue Happy Mondays’ “Step On”

Ep. 357D! Alex R. Johnson brings us a classic private detective mystery set in Guiliani’s 1998 NYC, that brings an authentic voice and an immersive experience to the reader.
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That ain't me in the photo, but it is me in the episode.

I'm starting a monkey wrench gang if they say anything anti morning glory muffins.

A receipt from vera cruz all natural for two migas tacos and a watermelon aqua fresca.

Orange and red butterfly weeds on the side of the hike and bike trail around town lake in Austin.

Two old Austin friends: Migas and Butterfly Weeds.

Love this popping up on my feed and seeing that I’ve already liked it. Feels like I’m ahead of the game.

Yes, I’m liking ALL the Krypto shit. The marketing, the fake behind the scenes, all of it. Fuck off if that cgi dog doesn’t bring you joy. #superman

Rewarded at the end of a depresh walk to Red Hook.