About Me

 

About Me

Michael Lortz is a writer / author / producer / actor from Tampa.

I’ve been writing for 20 years. I’ve written two novels, published several small humor books, been part of three sports collections, performed stand-up comedy, produced a small documentary on a legendary pro wrestling manager, am producing a documentary on a legendary hip-hop DJ, and acted in an indie movie.

I’ve also been part of a promo video with Jon Stewart, directed a promo video with Bert Kreischer, made a cameo in a comedy film, and hung out with Humpty Hump. I also have a good Fat Joe story if you’re interested.

Oh, and my day jobs have sent me all over the world, from war zones to Hawaii.

It’s been a fun ride.

 

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Twitter: @JordiScrubbings or @crossroadscurve

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TikTok: @JordiScrubbings

YouTube: @MichaelLortzCreates

Or send me an email at crossroadscurveball(@)gmail.com 

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Who is Jordi Scrubbings?

Jordi Scrubbings is an alias I developed over 20 years ago when creating a character for a comedy sketch my friends and I were making. Jordi was the son of Dick Scrubbings, a famous newscaster. Jordi was named after French DJ Jordy, who became famous in the early 90s for his song "It's Hard to be a Baby".

When I first started writing in the mid-2000s, I wasn't sure where I was going with it or how it would be received by my co-workers or bosses so I decided to use the alias "Jordi Scrubbings" on all my work. I also used Jordi Scrubbings on any social media platform because I didn't know how I would be received if found. Eventually, I wanted credit for the work I was putting in and the recognition I was getting so I started writing under my real name.

I do keep Jordi alive however. I write the Fighting The Man series of books under the nom de guerre Jordi Scrubbings because I don't want The Man to find me out.