Biography

J. P. Robinson is a writer, performer and video producer. J. P. ’s writing includes a myriad of formats, from radio commentary to hour-long storytelling shows, and screenplays to novels. J. P. is a storyteller with and the founder of Better Said Than Done, Virginia’s premiere storytelling troupe, voted one of the “Best Performing Arts Companies in Virginia” by Virginia Living Magazine (2012-15). After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Film and TV Production, J. P. launched Capture Video, Inc., a corporate video production company. J. P. is currently working on Book 2 of the V to Z Trilogy. The first book in the series, Caged, is available for purchase here. J. P. has been a regular commentator on WAMU, DC’s NPR station. Publications include my true, personal story, “The Game,” in Sucker for Love, and, “What Are the Odds?” in The Northern Virginia Review, Volume 29.

I currently divide my writing time fairly equally between writing stories for storytelling performances and drafting chapters on the next novel. That might change one day. I’ve written lots of short stories and several screenplays so we’ll see how the balance of power balances out over time.

Find out about appearances, shows, book releases, movies and any other news as it comes out – in my head or in reality.