Sometimes we have to shake things up a little bit in our lives.
I’m doing a lot of that this week. A lot. And, as a person who doesn’t accept change well, it’s been an interesting week. I took off to the mountains with my husband (unheard of.) I was actually able to relax (again…unheard of.) And now (drum roll please)–
Each Thursday I’m going to be posting on mysteries and food on the Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen blog.
I know what you’re thinking. “Elizabeth cooks?”
Riley Adams is a cook. Riley Adams is my pseudonym for Penguin/Berkley. I’m writing the Memphis Barbeque mystery series for them (first book to debut Memorial Day weekend of 2010.)
Yes, all right. Riley and I are the same person and I’m not a cook with a capital C. This will be a fun learning experience for me—the other authors on this blog are wonderful in the kitchen. Just go over there and check out the recipes. I’m excited to be a part of their group, plan to learn a lot, and hope to share what I learned from growing up around some fantastic Southern cooks.
Twitter? We’re there: it’s MysteryLoversKitchen. Facebook? It’s Mystery Lovers Kitchen under groups.
Also, I’m pleased to report that I’m hosting a special series on conventions on Mystery Writing is Murder. Tomorrow, Alan Orloff will be giving us tips to get the most out of our attendance at writing conventions: before, during, and after the conference. On Friday and Saturday, Galen Kindley will explain how to pitch an agent at a convention. I’m really looking forward to reading these posts, since I’m a convention newbie.
Now I’d better go rummage through my recipe box….
Alas, I am not a cook, although I do make things to eat. I’ve given up expecting to enjoy cooking. Good luck with the new website.
Karen
Different is good. I like different. Good for you! I’ll look forward to Alan’s tips and advice, too. :)
The Old Silly
The conventions series sounds great. Have fun cooking. I’m not a stellar cook, but I like trying new recipes. The older I get, though, the more I look for “easy” recipes.
Helen
Straight From Hel
Perfect I say. I used to be a cook and it still my drug of choice when I’m ignoring work on my book. Yesterday I made two lasagnas ( veg and meat) and cookies from Smitten Kitchen (my fave cooking blog). So yay! I hate mysteries when there is no eating – boring!
Here’s an idea for a post, Elizabeth…like you need help digging up more work. Pseudonyms, the pros and cons of using one, or, why an author would want or use one, something like that. I’d be interested to learn your take.
Best regards, Galen
Imagineering Fiction Blog
This sounds like a great gig, Elizabeth. I hope you and Riley have a few recipes for those of us who abandon the computer and dash to the kitchen five minutes before mealtime, expecting miraculous ideas for quick and easy to just pop into our heads.
You are one busy writer! The new series sounds fun. I’ll definitely check out the blog.
I accidentally went to the Mystery Lovers Kitchen and wondered how I got there! I’d like to read that book coming out next year!
Terrific idea — everyone loves food!
Marvin: Thanks! I’m trying to stay fresh.
Helen: Well, the ones from me will be pretty easy. :)
Labanan: I’m going to check out Smitten Kitchen. Thanks!
Galen: Great idea for a blog post. Will do.
Karen:I don’t enjoy it as much as I enjoy eating it. :)
Jane: Busy is right. Thanks for checking it out.
Patricia: Since that’s my usual M.O., you can count on it.
K.A.: Thanks! It was Krista Davis and her editor at Penguin that had the good idea.
Warren: Thanks! Hope you will.
Ok, I’m getting lost in your blog. That’s always a good thing, right? :)
Thanks for stopping by, Shellie! Getting lost in a blog has got to be a good thing, for sure.
Elizabeth