The write stuff: Recorder reporter takes National Novel Writing Month challenge Andy Castillo, reporter at the Recorder, is about 20,000 words into his novel, "A Good Man," which he has been writing for National Novel Writing Month. Recorder Staff/Matt Burkhartt—Matt Burkhartt Andy Castillo, reporter at the Recorder, is about 20,000 words into his novel, "A Good Man," which he has been writing for National Novel Writing Month. Recorder Staff/Matt Burkhartt—Matt Burkhartt Holly Givens. Recorder Staff/Andy Castillo Recorder Staff—Andy Castillo Recorder Staff/Andy Castillo Recorder Staff—Andy Castillo National Novel Writing Month logo —National Novel Writing Month