I forgot to add this movie to my list, and I don't think I mentioned it here, but I really enjoyed CAUGHT STEALING. Just an old-fashioned New York crime story. Sometimes funny, sometimes terrifying, with a lot of baseball. I spent the whole movie terrified something evil would happen to that cat.

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Watched the first episode of The Lowdown. Not bad. Quirky/slacker/loser detective type, but this time he's in Oklahoma! Tulsa, to be specific. Plus Ethan Hawke, Keith David, Kaniehtiio Horn, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Kyle MacLachlan! Lots of Native American talent onscreen as well, which is lovely.

This guy came RUNNING to me today, from two houses away. Rubbing on my leg, forcing his head under my hand. When I tried to leave, he chased me. He meowed and even licked my hand. Then, after SEVEN MINUTES, his itch was relieved and he casually strolled away. Um. You're welcome...??

Not just a really great song, the video reminds me of Warren Zevon: "I must admit I that I was strung out Painted in the corner of a limousine" www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7XL...

No words. I believed in Ryan. We moved to Oklahoma because he promised that my awful sons Enigmus Rex and Pance would be given handguns in kindergarten and then not be given any instruction on how to use them safely. I bought a shitty gray house in Tulsa because he promised they wouldn't be woke.

Hey what's Threads up to? Aha.

It's been a rough day, but SLOW HORSES is back, and that makes it a little more all right.

My mother did not get raptured, apparently. I hope one of the 5+ Bible studies she attends every week has an explanation.

My self shelf, 2015 vs 2025. All of Riley Parra, all of Underdogs, all of Trafalgar & Boone. Claire Lance physical releases start next year! #writing

Adam and Jamie, Penn and Teller, Key and Peele not hanging out... it seems like the only famous pair that actually like each other were Bert and Ernie, and that's just because they were married.

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It's weird when you have a crush on someone and you're pretty sure they know, but it's REALLY awkward when you're pretty sure their best friend ALSO knows because she's always looking at you like this.

"Hey, it's my son's first year doing this and it would mean the world if you just acted a little scared of him. You don't have to-- oh you're so sweet! Thank you! Aw you made his whole night."

I had a fun dream about the Rapture tomorrow and decided why not just write it out instead of describing it?

I don't believe the Rapture is happening ever, let alone Tuesday, but I'll tell you one thing. If anyone who looks like this fucker sneezes around me, I'm going to say bless you.

Is readers block a thing? I'm trying to find a new book to read and I'm just... ugh. I don't want to meet a bunch of new people and care about their problems again. I got my own people and their problems to deal with.

Ashton Swinford. One of the best, kindest, smartest people I know came into my life like this: in a trailer for my webseries, as a character I didn't create. They made me feel safe about how the story would be treated. We've since become close friends, and I love them. Tomorrow is their birthday! 🤗

I've seen "Go Fash, Lose Cash" and it seems apt. 😁

There's a new movie called Him (TERRIBLE NAME FOR A MOVIE BTW) and people are saying it's terrible but entertaining. I wish people had the same view of Honey Don't. Margaret Qualley looks awesome, does gay shit, fights dudes... she's a fun character! I'm sad it's doubtful we'll get more of her. 😔

what movie do you consider "perfect"?

"I was sitting in the Hollywood Hawaiian Hotel I was listening to the air conditioner hum It went..."

I just found out the middle name of that fascist who died last week was actually James, and the idea his bigot parents named their fascist son after the captain of the Enterprise is offensive to me.

September has been a pretty solid month for new music.

Cause she's got one hand in her pocket And the other one's holding a doctorate

I don't know if it's because Halloween (maybe partially) or just the world in general (probably that) but women musicians are getting pretty coven-y and I think it would be a mistake for certain men to ignore that, s'all I'm saying. Fuck around is always followed by find out sooner or later.

Who needs a new Paris Paloma song that almost makes Labour seem mild and tame by comparison...? Bonus Emma Thompson intro! youtu.be/5NfyIpE4zaw?...

Taskmaster has always had task outfits, but for series 20 it looks like they got five unseen regenerations of the Doctor.

When I approach people to be in adaptations of my novels, how do I casually drop this picture so I can say, "Oh sorry, that's the director of my first adaptation with two of the actors at the Daytime Emmys, because they were nominated for playing characters I wrote. So anyway, YOUR character..."

Bunnies. They got them hoppy legs and twitchy little noses. And what's with all the carrots? What do they need such good eyesight for anywaaaay?

That would be weird, considering it was built in 2011 when he was in his late 40s. The *actual* high school he attended was across town in what is now the middle school.

That scary moment when a musician you really like has an album coming out tomorrow, and you notice one track is titled "Mar-a-Lago By The Sea."

When You Don't Know How It Feels came out, all the local radio stations distorted the word "joint" so kids wouldn't have to hear it. Instead we heard 'tnioj,' and asked our friends what it meant, and then our friends explained to us what marijuana was. Another success story about censorship!

The (audio)book I'm reading has a character named Shane LaSalle, and the narrator says his full name about 80% of the time. And EVERY TIME, I hear it as Shameless Al.

The one good thing about Robert Redford's death is that everyone is FINALLY acknowledging Sneakers as an all-timer. www.denofgeek.com/movies/sneak...

I would love it if Seth Meyers responds by doing a whole show in a grey suit, monotone voice, reciting all of the Republican talking points no matter how ridiculous, etc. A Government Approved Closer Look. I would've said Fallon, but there's no fucking way he wouldn't do that sincerely.

Today is the birthday my friend Emily. She's not on here, but just to sing her praises: she lives in LA. The last two times I visited, she has insisted on picking me up at the airport. Not just insisted, if I decide to take an Uber instead, she requires an excuse. ("Plane leaves at 1am" works 😄)

Gift cards are such bullshit. Like you spend $50 or whatever for a friend, but they HAVE to use it at THAT place. What if you need cash for groceries? Or gas? Or any number of things. Just give me cash that will help me out in any number of ways!

Colin Farrell is such an adorable person. This is his face after realizing he accidentally swore on live TV. (Margot's face is also good)

If I wrote clickbait articles, I'd have one up with the headline "ROBERT REDFORD HAD THIS DEMAND ON ALL HIS SETS THAT MADE HIS COSTARS UNCOMFORTABLE!" and when you click, it's just that he asked them to call him Bob instead of Mr. Redford.

It's weird how no one had to be threatened or coerced to say nice things about Robert Redford.

Kate Pryde and Emma Frost finally go from enemies to lovers after working together against Shaw in Marauders. The big scandal is from people upset about making them gay, so it's not too bad.

2025: Triumph of the Crybullies

I'll only leave this up for a little while, just so it's not floating around when the official book is out. But I've been wrestling with the cover for TAINTSKIN for a long time, and I think I've finally gotten it. Or close to it. On the road there.

If you google Tramell Tillman, there's a button for you to give him his flowers. 🤗

What if they made a Three Amigos legacy sequel with Steve, Martin, and Selena instead of Chevy Chase. She can be Dusty's daughter.

I happen to be one of those people, apparently. I have no memory of making a claim (although they say it was in 2023, so...) but I've been getting those emails ("Heh, sure, FB is sending me money. Delete") but... sure enough it showed up today! www.cbsnews.com/news/faceboo...

More proof that imposter syndrome is nonsense: Jason Isaacs at the Emmys last night: "All night I'm completely starstruck, like I'm standing behind the lines waiting for an autograph. Everybody I see. Always feel like an imposter. Witness the fact I have a paperclip for my cufflink."

Whenever I remember I get to make up stories for a living:

I don't mind a little educational stuff in what I read. But if a book is described as "outrageously funny," I don't really want it to open with a long dry lecture about the history of Budapest.