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As Richard Castle wrote 7 NYT Bestsellers. Emmy & WGA nominee. Author of USA Today Bestseller:
THE ACCIDENTAL JOE
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THE ACCIDENTAL JOE
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Rob Reiner made my years at Castle Rock developing pilots blissful. In the writers' room the best jokes won, not just his. He went with me to a network to help sell one of my projects then mentored me so I could direct it. Rob was supportive, candid, sage, and kind. And, boy, did we laugh. RIP, sir
December 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Rob Reiner made my years at Castle Rock developing pilots blissful. In the writers' room the best jokes won, not just his. He went with me to a network to help sell one of my projects then mentored me so I could direct it. Rob was supportive, candid, sage, and kind. And, boy, did we laugh. RIP, sir
But the choir is so delightful.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
But the choir is so delightful.
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The DVD that never gets old. 100 percent in style.
December 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The DVD that never gets old. 100 percent in style.
Ready the snow shovels. You can smell it coming.
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Ready the snow shovels. You can smell it coming.
You know it's going to be a great day when you go in the room to write and Rhapsody in Blue is just starting.
December 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
You know it's going to be a great day when you go in the room to write and Rhapsody in Blue is just starting.
Congratulations to Denise Mina, whose novel was chosen by the New York Times as one of the best thrillers of 2025.
Because it is.
Because it is.
December 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Congratulations to Denise Mina, whose novel was chosen by the New York Times as one of the best thrillers of 2025.
Because it is.
Because it is.
Once, in Paris I crossed paths in my hotel lobby with today's birthday celebrant. We each paused to let the other pass. A stalemate of politeness ensued. "After you," he said. "No, after you." "No, after you." Finally I said, "I insist, Mr. Malkovich." He laughed and strolled out into his life.
December 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Once, in Paris I crossed paths in my hotel lobby with today's birthday celebrant. We each paused to let the other pass. A stalemate of politeness ensued. "After you," he said. "No, after you." "No, after you." Finally I said, "I insist, Mr. Malkovich." He laughed and strolled out into his life.
Frank Gehry surprised me. More than his architectural ribbon eye candy, at LA's Disney Concert Hall for a Beethoven recital by András Schiff I was blown away by the acoustics. Two geniuses filled that space with the music of the third one.
December 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Frank Gehry surprised me. More than his architectural ribbon eye candy, at LA's Disney Concert Hall for a Beethoven recital by András Schiff I was blown away by the acoustics. Two geniuses filled that space with the music of the third one.
Happy 89th to James Lee Burke. One of the authors whose work inspired me to become one.
December 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Happy 89th to James Lee Burke. One of the authors whose work inspired me to become one.
The definition of bundling.
December 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The definition of bundling.
They call it the Cold Moon. Duh. It’s 13 degrees in Vermont. Low tonight: minus 5
December 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
They call it the Cold Moon. Duh. It’s 13 degrees in Vermont. Low tonight: minus 5
So much for autumn leaves. Vermont has transitioned to snow.
December 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
So much for autumn leaves. Vermont has transitioned to snow.
On his birthday, toasting 76 years of abidance.
December 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
On his birthday, toasting 76 years of abidance.
Cold weather cuisine. Tonight I made a quiche using Craig Claiborne's NYT recipe and a panzanella salad. The quiche browned beautifully and, man, was it hearty and tasty.
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Cold weather cuisine. Tonight I made a quiche using Craig Claiborne's NYT recipe and a panzanella salad. The quiche browned beautifully and, man, was it hearty and tasty.
Is it really pumpkin cheesecake if it hasn’t been brûléed? I’m not taking any chances.
December 1, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Is it really pumpkin cheesecake if it hasn’t been brûléed? I’m not taking any chances.
Social media: Where else can you see friends and colleagues post intelligent, sensitive, and moving words followed in the next scroll with "Your pet's face printed on pajamas?"
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Social media: Where else can you see friends and colleagues post intelligent, sensitive, and moving words followed in the next scroll with "Your pet's face printed on pajamas?"
As an aid to digestion, a soupçon of Steely Dan.
Black Friday
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November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
As an aid to digestion, a soupçon of Steely Dan.
Nature’s ever-changing graces.
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Nature’s ever-changing graces.
Watched the John Candy doc last night. Never met him, but to my friends who knew and worked with Johnny Toronto, I am supremely jealous.
November 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Watched the John Candy doc last night. Never met him, but to my friends who knew and worked with Johnny Toronto, I am supremely jealous.
Made some new friends today.
Not sure it'll be a long-term relationship.
Not sure it'll be a long-term relationship.
November 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Made some new friends today.
Not sure it'll be a long-term relationship.
Not sure it'll be a long-term relationship.
After the rain, I saw a puddle and thought, "This could use some spoons."
November 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
After the rain, I saw a puddle and thought, "This could use some spoons."