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Murder in Ocean Hall – 99 Cents on Kindle

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Joe Flood

I’ve cut the price on my novel Murder in Ocean Hall to just 99 cents on Kindle! This murder-mystery is set in DC, but in the real city beyond the monuments. It makes a perfect gift for anyone who wants … Continue reading →

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Book Launch: I’m Scared & Doing It Anyway

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Joe Flood

Lauree Ostrofsky had a brain tumor. Twenty-nine years old and it seemed like her life was over before it had really begun. This brush with mortality was a clarifying moment. She didn’t want a brain tumor – she wanted to … Continue reading →

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My Instagram Book Cover

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Joe Flood

Joe Konrath had a really important post on how to sell ebooks. This successful indie author made the point (among many other great ones) that it was important to experiment. In his words: There isn’t a single thing I’m saying … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mess Up My Block – First Amazon Review

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Joe Flood

My novel Don’t Mess Up My Block has its first Amazon review! And it’s a good one: As someone who spent many years dealing with consultants, federal contractors, and federal employees …. this book rings all too true. The people, … Continue reading →

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Murder in Ocean Hall – The Perfect Inauguration Gift!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Joe Flood

Beyond the pomp and ceremony of the Presidential Inauguration, there’s a whole other city, a real city, where people work and live in a world far removed from the ideals and monuments of the Washington you see on TV. It’s … Continue reading →

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How to Lead a Fascinating Life but Make No Money: My Year in Writing

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Joe Flood

The more interesting the work, the less it pays – that’s the rule I uncovered in 2012. It’s the reason why technical writers are paid well (you want to write a help guide for Sharepoint?) while film reviewers are paid … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Joe Flood

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 →

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

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Joe Flood

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 →

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Murder in Ocean Hall – The Reviews!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Joe Flood

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 →

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Don’t Mess Up My Block – Free for CyberMonday

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Joe Flood

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 →

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