It’s the traveling version of Mystery Writing is Murder today!
First up, I’m at the Cozy Chicks blog—a great group of writers who are also friends of mine. Today I’m posting on how writing about food in our books can add local flavor to our novels.
And, if you’re looking for a quick and easy hors d’oeuvre for your next summer gathering, look no further than my bacon-wrapped, cream cheese-stuffed jalapenos at the Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen!
Heading over!
Love food in books. I mean, characters have to eat, right. Why not find a good reason to include those scenes.
that’s all I need to know! Humour, food and sex are key components to my life and the books I like to read. Last Night in Twisted River was full of foodie delights as one of the main characters was a cook. I’m reading a new to me Louise Penney ‘The Cruellest Month’ and I know she’ll have the gay guys over at the B&B cooking up some wonderful meals as only the Quebecois can! I’m going to bop over and visit you now!
Yay for food! I love it when there’s food in books, even if it’s not part of the plot, I like to know what people are eating. In real life & in books too.
I always do food in my books. Mick, the narrator of my mystery/westerns is very fond of pie, and as often as not seeking it out. In my WIP, Karla is a good cook, but she’s not a foodie like I am. But I discovered that George is secret foodie (and suffers greatly in being a codependent on someone with an eating disorder….)
I’ve seen recipes in cozies. I can’t remember if I’ve seen any in something like a thriller. Wonder if they are mostly in cozies and maybe some romance?
Straight From Hel
I have many scenes involving food – it’s a great way for suspects to get together and throw suspicion on each other. (they’d never throw the food – that’s just not done)
I’m not sure I should be reading about food when my kitchen is so bare…but I can’t really resist.
Mmmm…Two of my favorite things: food and books!
Michele
Southern City Mysteries
Sounds great – the details definitely the story to life. No idea I was in for such a treat today!
Your blogs are always so much fun! I have an award for you tomorrow over on my blog.
Nancy, from Realms of Thought…