Scott Rudin books 'Maynard'

March 27, 2008 When it was published in the fall by Houghton Mifflin, Delson's quirky novel drew positive reviews from critics, who noted the "shimmer(ing) prose" and "small delights" of the characters' interactions as well as the unconventional storytelling style. Meriwether, who is currently working on the script, is considered an up-and-coming writer with a particular flair for writing about relationships. The scribe, who also is a playwright and television writer, was behind last year's Fox pilot "Sluts" and also is developing the pilot script "Uncle Artie," which is in contention for a June pick-up at Fox.

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