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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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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."
TBT: Two years ago this week. The Five Amigos at the University of North Florida Writers' Symposium. Matt Goldman, Michael Wiley, moi, Reed Farrel Coleman, Charles Salzberg.
November 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
TBT: Two years ago this week. The Five Amigos at the University of North Florida Writers' Symposium. Matt Goldman, Michael Wiley, moi, Reed Farrel Coleman, Charles Salzberg.
Last night I watched the pilot of the 60s series Danger Man starring Patrick McGoohan, this scenery looked familiar, and I thought, “Could it be?” Yes! The end credits said the location was Portmeirion (aka “The Village” in McGoohan's masterpiece The Prisoner).
November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Last night I watched the pilot of the 60s series Danger Man starring Patrick McGoohan, this scenery looked familiar, and I thought, “Could it be?” Yes! The end credits said the location was Portmeirion (aka “The Village” in McGoohan's masterpiece The Prisoner).
Next! Nothing like cracking open a new Leuchtturm A5.
Gonna party like it's 1917.
Gonna party like it's 1917.
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Next! Nothing like cracking open a new Leuchtturm A5.
Gonna party like it's 1917.
Gonna party like it's 1917.
Channel surfing tonight came upon a gem on an old Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Gena Rowlands and Hugh O'Brien in "Ride the Nightmare. Written by Richard Matheson, based on his novel.
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Channel surfing tonight came upon a gem on an old Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Gena Rowlands and Hugh O'Brien in "Ride the Nightmare. Written by Richard Matheson, based on his novel.
On a cold night in New England, what's better than the simple comfort of homemade chicken soup? My variation on the Brooklyn Diner recipe. Orzo subbed for angel hair.
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
On a cold night in New England, what's better than the simple comfort of homemade chicken soup? My variation on the Brooklyn Diner recipe. Orzo subbed for angel hair.
Now in CT. Northern Lights.
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Now in CT. Northern Lights.
Special thanks to Rick Pullen for the invitation and the introductions and Joy O'toole for the coordination. I just posted a few pics from the day on my site. www.tomstraw.com/author-event...
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Special thanks to Rick Pullen for the invitation and the introductions and Joy O'toole for the coordination. I just posted a few pics from the day on my site. www.tomstraw.com/author-event...
On Veterans Day, a cherished photo of my grandfather who served in France in the US cavalry in WW-1. Saluting all who bravely and selflessly served. We are in your debt.
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
On Veterans Day, a cherished photo of my grandfather who served in France in the US cavalry in WW-1. Saluting all who bravely and selflessly served. We are in your debt.
Arriving at a railway station
Got a ticket for my destination.
Got a ticket for my destination.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Arriving at a railway station
Got a ticket for my destination.
Got a ticket for my destination.
The kickoff of a festive dinner at The Occidental to wrap a successful visit to DC.
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The kickoff of a festive dinner at The Occidental to wrap a successful visit to DC.
I wonder if Tony Shalhoub has considered Breaking Bread at Le Diplomate in Washington, DC. Not sure, but they just may have some to sample.
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I wonder if Tony Shalhoub has considered Breaking Bread at Le Diplomate in Washington, DC. Not sure, but they just may have some to sample.
“I would like to buy a ham-bur-gaire.” And glad I did at brunch today at Le Diplomate in Washington, DC.
November 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“I would like to buy a ham-bur-gaire.” And glad I did at brunch today at Le Diplomate in Washington, DC.
Such a wonderful time giving my keynote address yesterday at the fully-booked Rappahannock Writers’ Conference in Fredericksburg, VA. Bright talent in that crowd. Thanks to author Jeffrey James Higgins for the pic.
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Such a wonderful time giving my keynote address yesterday at the fully-booked Rappahannock Writers’ Conference in Fredericksburg, VA. Bright talent in that crowd. Thanks to author Jeffrey James Higgins for the pic.
It’s National Fountain Pen Day. Caps off to my fellow ink slingers.
November 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
It’s National Fountain Pen Day. Caps off to my fellow ink slingers.
Lunch today at Martin’s in Georgetown, a legendary CIA hangout over the years. My secret mission: get the Shepherd’s pie. This post will self destruct in 5 seconds.
November 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Lunch today at Martin’s in Georgetown, a legendary CIA hangout over the years. My secret mission: get the Shepherd’s pie. This post will self destruct in 5 seconds.
Poised at my undisclosed location pre-Fredericksburg and Saturday’s Rappahannock Writers’ Conference.
November 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Poised at my undisclosed location pre-Fredericksburg and Saturday’s Rappahannock Writers’ Conference.