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  • Before You Depart On A Journey Of Revenge, Buy Popcorn

    Richard Castle on Feb 05, 2013 08:15PM

    Revenge is like ice cream for our lactose intolerant souls. We want it so bad, but it tears us apart inside. I find it is one of the hardest motivations to write about. Perhaps nowhere else does human emotion resist the categorization of black and white so strongly. Revenge shines with a muted, indeterminable gray.

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  • A Calm Before Storm

    on Jan 22, 2013 06:00PM

    Seeing your first novel on sale is an unforgettable experience. 

    But seeing your comic? It turns me into an enthusiastic nine year old. Every time.

    a calm before storm by richard castle

    A Calm Before Storm

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  • Sick Day Survival Guide

    on Jan 07, 2013 08:00AM

    If you intend to write as many novels as I have, you must master the art of efficiency. Admittedly, my ability to write while sleeping needs more work, but I do succeed in spending nearly all of my waking hours either writing or in some other creative pursuit.

    However, when I fall ill, as my fair Alexis recently did, I come dangerously close to falling off of the productivity wagon. So, to ensure that I waste no time shivering and blowing my nose, I put together a sick day survival guide, which allows me to expand my creative horizons, even as my body slowly deteriorates.

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  • By Popular Request: Christmas Glögg

    on Dec 19, 2012 08:00AM

    I don’t know how you, my dear readers, have learned about the Rodgers’ Christmas Glögg (do you have a forum somewhere?), but my email’s been bombarded with requests for the recipe.

    First and formost: It’s pronounced g-lewg. 

    Here’s a scan of the original family recipe that’s been handed down from Mother’s grandfather, Farfar Rodgers. It should go without saying that you should only try this if you’re of legal drinking age in your country. Stay safe. And away from horses. 

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  • Holy Shemp 2012 Tour Dates

    on Nov 16, 2012 08:00AM

    Check out the latest tour schedule for Holy Shemp. Read More >>

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