Looking for inspiration? Writers (or wanna-bes), take note. A Shelter Island home that once belonged to the late international bestselling author Leon Uris — think “Exodus” and “Trinity” — is now asking $1.595 million, which is down from its $1.95 million price last summer. The three-story home, at 171 D. North Ferry Road, is 3,440 square feet. Built in 1982, it comes with four bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, a fireplace, pool and dock — all on half an acre. The charming home, which was built by Ralph Kast, is on a gravel road outside Shelter Island Heights. There’s a pool with a slide, an outdoor shower, pergola, Zen garden and meditation area overlooking the water. Inside, the dramatic space has triple-height ceilings and skylights, along with an open living space that leads to the outdoor deck, which spans the home. There’s also an oversize two-car garage big enough for a boat or fancy cars. It could also be transformed into additional living space, the listing notes. The listing broker is Penelope Moore, of Saunders & Associates.