Author Richard Russo at his home in Falmouth, with a sign from the film version of his novel "Empire Falls." (Staff photo by Derek Davis/Staff Photographer)When it comes to his novels, Maine author Richard Russo is often in a New York state of mind. Pulitizer Prize winning author Richard Russo talks about his new novel, “Under the Falls” at home in Falmouth. Related Maine author adapting his novel set in Waterville for NetflixThen in 2023, Hollywood writers and actors went on strike, shutting down film and TV production. Author Richard Russo is reflected in a poster for the HBO miniseries “Empire Falls,” based on his Pulitzer Prize-winning book.