Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Midweek Miscellanea - Madness, Breakthrough Books, and Snacks

I'm a huge fan of YA author Mindy McGinnis. I absolutely loved Not a Drop to Drink, and I enjoyed its companion novel, In a Handful of Dust, so I was thrilled to see she has a new stand alone novel - A Madness so Discreet - coming out in October 2015. Can't. Wait.

Also, check out this post - Blogging for Writers - where she talks about why she blogs and how she uses social media.  

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This post - What Age Did the Greatest Authors Publish Their Most Famous Works - will probably make you either laugh or cry, depending on how old you are when you read it. I focused on all the authors who were in the 40s or older when their "breakthrough book" hit the stands. Made me feel better. A little.  

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Do you snack while you write? I'll occasionally munch on dark chocolate covered powerberries or espresso beans (both from Trader Joe's.) Check out what some famous authors enjoy eating while working - 9 Famous Authors' Favorite Workday Snacks. I'm all for cheesecake but raw eggs in coffee? Not so much.

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  1. I can't eat while I write. I'm way too easily distracted so I really can't do anything else when I'm writing.

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    1. I don't think I could eat a meal or anything like that while writing but those two snacks I mentioned (not the eggs!) are easy...maybe too easy!

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  2. I haven't read anything by Mindy McGinnis, so thanks for mentioning her!

    When I write I may get my 2:00-3:00 munches and have a quick snack. Usually something with coffee or tea like chocolate or a small muffin. :)

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    1. Definitely check out her books, Chrys. :)

      I tend to drink my coffee more in the morning although I'll occasionally have some decaf green tea in the afternoon.

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  3. I love chips, but unfortunately, I have to stick with potato chips (though corn chips and salsa is my favorite). The salsa just doesn't work with typing.

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    1. I'd have salsa all over my computer and my desk if I tried that. :)

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  4. In their forties? My first book, yes. But a breakout book? Crap, I'm too late...

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    1. Check out the link, Alex - some authors didn't have their breakout book until way past their forties. It's not too late!

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  5. Ohh yeah. I eat while writing all the time. And drink tea. Chai, preferably.
    Gotta finish a couple more books before I can have a breakthrough, I think. Better get working on that :)
    AJ @ Naturally Sweet

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    1. Now, if we can eat while working at a stand up desk or a treadmill desk it would all even out calorie-wise. :)

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  6. I try not to snack but I always have a drink, tea, coffee or a protein shake.

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    1. I always have something to drink, too - coffee, iced coffee, water, hot green tea or iced green tea.

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  7. I usually don't eat while I write. Mostly because I don't think about it if I'm caught up in the story. I kind of forget food and the world exists.

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  8. I don't eat while writing, I look forward to lunch which I can have when I'm finished! Can't do without tea beside me, though.

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    1. I know it's getting close to lunchtime when my growling stomach becomes louder than my characters' voices!

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  9. I eat all the time. Raw almonds and hot tea are my favorite desk snacks.

    Wow. Norah Roberts has written a ton of books!

    Mindy is awesome. So glad she shuns the ivory tower.

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    1. Oh, you're so much healthier than me! :)

      And I really can't wait for Mindy's new book!

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  10. I just saw that breakthrough novels thing,and it made me feel like there's more time. Although I don't want to wait till I'm 50. :)

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  11. I'm 44...almost 45. My first book hit the shelves when I was 44...if that helps. And I wouldn't say it was a "breakthrough!"

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  12. That does help, Stephanie. :) And I know your "breakthrough book" is not far off!

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  13. Mmm. chocolate covered espresso beans. Puts the chocolate covered pretzels I snack on to shame. I may need to make the switch to them. :)

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    1. I LOVE chocolate covered pretzels, too. The espresso beans are easier to eat, though, not as crumbly. :)

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  14. About the only thing I have in common with these ever so great authors is coffee. I also have a handful of nuts. And the coffee is frequently cold! Thanks for this really interesting post!

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    1. I like both hot coffee and iced coffee - the iced coffee is easier because I don't have to keep getting up to heat it in the microwave. Although, the getting up and down is good for me.... :)

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