There are so many ingredients that make a story good. Strong narrative and dialogue. Sensory description. I love these elements of writing, and the small additions that make a book come alive in a reader's mind.
Some of these additions are animals, pets, clothes, craft, and food. Food can express a mood, and if you are reading or writing a historical, it can transport you back in time.
Currently I am writing book 3 in the 'Daughters of the Potomac Series', entitled 'Beyond the Valley'. Here's a little snippet where I use food as a way to evolve my heroine Sarah.
“And I am a good cook, baking mostly.” Mr. Sawyer’s brows shot up. “I am exceedingly fond of blueberry cobbler.”
“I can do any task required of me, sir, including cobblers. I’ve run my own house, though a humble one.”
“You would fit right in with my staff. My cook is in need of another pair of hands . . . . Without giving the scene away, it seems she has hooked Mr. Sawyer with visions of blueberry cobbler and other delights on his china plate at the supper table.
http://www.vintagevictuals.com/2009/05/blueberry-cobbler.html
4 comments:
Oh yes, it definitely seems like she's hooked him. *grin*
Well...you'll have to read the book to find out. You may just be surprised what happens.
Hope all is going well with your submissions!
Rita, it looks so great. I made cherry cobbler last night. Hey, I am giving you the Liebster Blog Award. This has some "rules" to it that I will copy and email to you. Will post it on my own blog, too. You are the third of the five people who I am awarding the Liebster. Tori Chase gave it to me. She also had given it to MaryLu Tyndall's blog. So that will make three CACWers with it! Blessings!
Oh, thank you, Carrie. I'll check my email!
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