“The best things come in small packages.” I’m sure you’ve heard this old adage many times. But imagine what those small things can be: an engagement ring; a lock of your loved ones hair; a key that unlocks a treasure. How about a winning lottery ticket?
I’ve found that best advice also comes in small packages. A new cookbook has just been released in time for the holidays. Bake, Love, Write: 105 Authors Share Desserts Recipes and Advice on Love and Writing, edited by Lois Winston, features mystery and romance writers sharing not only their favorite recipes for fabulous cakes, pies, cookies, candy, and more, they also share the best advice they’ve ever received on love and WRITING. Each contributing author provided their advice in 300 words or less.
Contributing writer Kathryn Jane shares her three-ingredient recipe for Guilt-Free Fun; a three-ingredient recipe for a loving, lasting relationship; and a one-word profound quote from writer Nora Roberts that would keep anybody writing. So, even if your hectic schedule doesn’t allow for much else, set aside only five minutes, mix up this scrumptious dessert and check out what Kathryn has to say. Bake, Love, Write: 105 Authors Share Desserts Recipes and Advice on Love and Writing
Award winning author Kathryn Jane loves to write about kickass women who laugh as hard as they cry, don’t understand the appeal of perfection, can get themselves out of trouble—thank you very much—and the sexy, often baffled men who dare to love them.
Addicted to the ocean and the color turquoise, Kathryn lives on the west coast of Canada with two obnoxious cats, a faithful mutt, and the man of her dreams.
Check out her latest book, Voices, in her Intrepid Women series. Coming November 30.
Yes, meaningful gifts can be small and inexpensive too. I totally share Kathryn's addiction to the ocean! My two latest novels are set in beach towns.
Catherine and Kathryn – Maybe there's something to the connection between us and the ocean – I live by the sea and can't imagine living anywhere else and my last three books were all set in a beach town, too.
Good morning, Kathleen, and thanks for having me on your blog!
Yes, I believe in keeping things simple and to the point whenever I can because too often, life is complicated and far from easy when control is taken away from us.
My dessert always surprises people when I take it along to an event. I've yet to have anyone not like it, and always find I'm coerced into sharing the recipe with those who've tried it 🙂
LOL, my last book begins on the Oregon Coast 🙂 and even has the ocean on the cover 🙂
We must all have salt water in our veins 🙂
Hmmm…. maybe we need to have a boxed set with an ocean theme?
I'm a born-and-raised Texas gal and many folks don't consider the Gulf of Mexico an ocean. But it's my ocean and I love it. I'm also fortunate to spend most of my time on the West Coast.
If it's not land-locked, I consider it an ocean 🙂
Small gifts can really touch a person's heart. I remember those small love notes from my children most of all. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the cookbook!
thanks for stopping by, Melissa 🙂 …. it must be wonderful to have those special memories 🙂