First Line Right Now

As regular readers will note, I'm in the midst of another Dick Francis novel. Why? Cause they inspire me. I love the simplicity. The characters are the driver of the story, as it should be. They're quick, easy, fun, and I'd love to have my books be more like these. 

I doubt I'll ever be as prolific!

Stunned by the Rat Race

A couple of days ago I wrote about the rat race . . . and how at the end you're just the lead rat (see HERE). So, because I have about another week or so to go before my next class picks up and I have to put down reading for fun and pick up reading for texts once again, I thought I'd slip in a few more faves, and I guess rat racing was on my mind. 

I've never read this one, which again, surprises (and delights) me. 

Last Morning Line for a Bit

I’ve been on a morning kick lately (see HERE), so I might as well continue it. 

Why mornings? Maybe because they’re refreshing . . . They’re new . . . It’s a new start. That’s why they are used so often in books, maybe that’s what I need in my life right now. A new start. A refresh.

So, I like this one not only cause I’m such a fan of coffee (I am), but because I’m also a huge fan of watching slow, gray mornings struggle from gloomy to plain dull. 

That’s not a joke. My weekends lately have been made up of writing on the patio, under the pergola, watching the morning arrive with my iPad in my hand and Sadie at my feet. Good way to refresh and restart!

Morning From Last Book

Since I was in the mood for morning quotes (see HERE), I saw this one from the last book I read . . . And thought it would be worthwhile to pop it in here.

The Same Morning as Before

I was going to write another post about this morning (below) but found that I did such a great job the first time I wrote about it (see HERE) that I see no need to do so anymore. 

I love my posts on the morning (see HERE), I really should do a better job of cataloging them. They are so fun to read and to notice, once you start noticing. 

A Recipe in Honor of Archy McNally

I know I posted a couple of my favorite cookie recipes, but because I have been reading an Archy McNally mystery and because Archy is such a lover of cocktails, I offer this from my friend, JuneBotProlly (that's her knee in the pic!).

More Recipes

So, thanks to yesterday's post and Diane Mott Davidson, I've decided to add yet another recipe. This one is a slight twist on the one I posted yesterday, but I thought it was much much better. Especially straight from the oven. 

The foundation is the same, but there are a couple of slight tweaks, I've listed them in blue. 

Dick Mott Hannah

So, I only got the most incredible compliment today! My BFF told me my cookies were the BEST! She is the best baker I've ever experienced, so hearing from her that the cookies are the bomb means quite a bit of something! (She does tend to exaggerate, but in this case I'll be happy to take even the exaggerated compliment).

Following the trend started yesterday, the one about recipes in mysteries by Diane Mott Davidson, I offer this . . . the (possibly exaggerated) bomb cooking recipe.

Reddit vs NaNo Forums

A part of a writing reddit that I enjoy commenting and discussing on had an interesting question the other day. It's fun because the writers in this group are so young and inexperienced. The NaNo forum has experienced and serious writers. Reddit has youth and inexperience. 

One of the redditors asked if it's okay to steal ideas from other novels or authors. 

Cooking

I baked alot yesterday. Read alot too. Enjoyed a cooking class from a local caterer as well. Made me think of Dianne Mott Davidson books (see HERE). The mystery series that revolves around catering and cooking. I love that it includes recipes of the dishes that are a part of the story. 

I only read a couple then I moved on. The schtick didn't stick. Why not? I think it's because it's one note. . . . on dimensional . . . not new each time.