Lou Harry

Lou Harry is an Indianapolis-based writer. His novel, "The High-Impact Infidelity Diet," (co-written with Eric Pfeffinger) was released in 2005 by Random House/Three Rivers Press. His latest book, "Kid Culture" (co-written with Todd Tobias) was released in October of 2008 by Cider Mill Press. A new parent's guide to kids' movies, TV, music, and books, it includes quizzes and opinionated guides (include a run-down on every animated Disney movie). Other books he has written or co-written include "The Voodoo Kit" (and its many sequels), "The Encyclopedia of Guilty Pleasures", "Dirty Words of Wisdom", "Therapist in a Box", "In the Can", "Creative Block", and "In the Can: The Greatest Career Missteps, Slumps, What-Were-They-Thinking Decisions and Fire-Your Agent Moves in the History of the Movies".

Other books include "As Seen on TV", "In the Can", "Strange Philadelphia", "The Game of Life" and "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians."

In addition, his work has appeared in more than 50 publications including "TheatreWeek", "Variety", "Dramatics", "Men's Health", and Endless "Vacation".

He edited the now-defunct "Indy Men's Magazine" (www.indymensmagazine.com), which he co-created. He co-edited IMM's first book, "The X-Mas Men: An Eclectic Collection of Holiday Essays." Writers featured include Michael Kun, Rev. Phil Gulley, and Doug Crandell and Todd Tucker. His play, "The Pied Piper of Hoboken" was developed in part through a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission.

In 2007, he joined the staff of the "Indianapolis Business Journal" as Arts & Entertainment Editor. His columns, reviews and arts blog can be found here: www.ibj.com. More information at www.myspace.com/louharry.

His play "Midwester Hemisphere: a suburban metaphysical comedy", co-written with Eric Pfeffinger, had its world premiere in March 2008. Staged by the Heartland Actors Repertory Theatre, a new professional company, it was the first full theater production ever staged in the Indianapolis Artsgarden, a landmark location in downtown Indy. Subsequent productions are being discussed.