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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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What a terrific day at the Imanoli Creative Writers Conference, held at the stellar Chickasaw Cultural Center. Thank you to everyone who came, and thank you to The Chickasaw Nation!
November 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
What a terrific day at the Imanoli Creative Writers Conference, held at the stellar Chickasaw Cultural Center. Thank you to everyone who came, and thank you to The Chickasaw Nation!
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.
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Hey hi, Los Angeles (and Los Angeles–adjacent): This is going to be a super fun evening, and it would be great to see you there.
Thrills and chills guaranteed!
Thrills and chills guaranteed!
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Hey hi, Los Angeles (and Los Angeles–adjacent): This is going to be a super fun evening, and it would be great to see you there.
Thrills and chills guaranteed!
Thrills and chills guaranteed!
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular opens tomorrow, and it always makes me think of the day I was walking in Manhattan and two Rockettes saw me and asked for a selfie. OK, maybe it was the other way around, but it was a quintessential New York Moment. At least they didn't kick me.
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular opens tomorrow, and it always makes me think of the day I was walking in Manhattan and two Rockettes saw me and asked for a selfie. OK, maybe it was the other way around, but it was a quintessential New York Moment. At least they didn't kick me.
Is there gas in the car? Yes, there's gas in the car!
Heading off soon to Fredericksburg, VA. I'll see you if you scored a seat (it's maxed out). You'll see me, if you register for the virtual stream. Link is below.
Heading off soon to Fredericksburg, VA. I'll see you if you scored a seat (it's maxed out). You'll see me, if you register for the virtual stream. Link is below.
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Is there gas in the car? Yes, there's gas in the car!
Heading off soon to Fredericksburg, VA. I'll see you if you scored a seat (it's maxed out). You'll see me, if you register for the virtual stream. Link is below.
Heading off soon to Fredericksburg, VA. I'll see you if you scored a seat (it's maxed out). You'll see me, if you register for the virtual stream. Link is below.
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Tomorrow - Thurs, Nov 6th!
Noir at a Bar! Join us at the Octoraro Tavern in Oxford, PA for dinner and 10 tales of suspense and murder by local authors.
Thursday, November 6, from 6:30pm. Proceeds benefit the Oxford Public Library
TICKETS: www.eventbrite.com/e/noir-at-th...
Thursday, November 6, from 6:30pm. Proceeds benefit the Oxford Public Library
TICKETS: www.eventbrite.com/e/noir-at-th...
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Tomorrow - Thurs, Nov 6th!
Outside another yellow moon
Has punched a hole in the nighttime mist
I climb through the window and down to the street
I'm shining like a new dime
Has punched a hole in the nighttime mist
I climb through the window and down to the street
I'm shining like a new dime
November 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Outside another yellow moon
Has punched a hole in the nighttime mist
I climb through the window and down to the street
I'm shining like a new dime
Has punched a hole in the nighttime mist
I climb through the window and down to the street
I'm shining like a new dime
Heading to the polls on the most affirming day in democracy.
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Heading to the polls on the most affirming day in democracy.
RIP Diane Ladd. Honored to have worked with her on Grace Under Fire in 1997. She was elegant, fun, funny, kind, and such a high-class presence on our set.
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
RIP Diane Ladd. Honored to have worked with her on Grace Under Fire in 1997. She was elegant, fun, funny, kind, and such a high-class presence on our set.