SWEET
AND SAVORY
That’s
the perfect combination, like salted caramel or a good romance to read. They
both tickle our taste buds and leave us feeling satisfied.
QUESTION:
But what makes these two opposites—sugar and spice—attract one another…?
ANSWER: It’s a complete mystery. Just like deciding
what it takes to make a Dynamite Dinner or Delicious Dessert. It’s the same
with figuring out the plotline to a great book.
One
person might like the mellow luxury of warm chocolate while another wants the
tart taste of lemon meringue. And still one person wants a humorous romance and
the other wants a romantic tragedy.
So,
how do we even decide between which sweet to select…or if we want something
completely different, like a savory dessert?
Sometimes
the best answer is not to decide at all but to simply have a little bit of
both. We do this exact thing when we serve dinner with dessert.
We
might start out the meal with a sexy dish – like Cioppini (or Seafood Stew).
And
finish it off with a decadent temptation…or two…maybe even six:
And
this sugary ending to an evening is sure to leave you feeling satisfied when
you’re finished. You’ll be full and sleepy as a cat on a warm afternoon.
And,
having a dinner that’s both sweet and savory is like reading a sweet romance
with a little spice hidden in the center of the book. These two reading and
writing combinations go together like sweet and sour chicken or French toast
and bacon. They work together from opposite sides of the taste and reading spectrum
to create a more worthwhile experience.
So
when you’re working on a story, you might want to sprinkle a little sugar on
top of that spicy romance to make it more well-rounded and fulfilling for your
reader.
It’s
the same when you make a meal, you don’t want to go too heavy handed on the
salt, or you’ll ruin the entire dish. You want to combine all sorts of flavors .
. . and emotions to have a complex story or a fantastic dinner.
And
never give it all away at the beginning. That would be like serving dessert
before you’ve even eaten your dinner.
You
have to have a little mystery to dish up a completely fascinating book. So, remember
to leave a little nugget tucked away in the center. A little secret or hidden clue
in the middle of your story will keep your reader invested in your character
enough to want to get to the bottom of whatever it is your serving. So sprinkle
a clue here and there so your reader will keep turning those pages to get to
the very last morsel.
So
Bon Appetite! And happy writing.
Kimbra
Kasch is the author of The Cats of
Cullaby Creek.
This
story has plenty of mystery stirred into the plot because when Savannah meets Kyle, its love at
first sight. And why wouldn't it be? He's perfect, as far as she can tell. But
Kyle appears whenever things go wrong. Maybe he isn't everything she thought he
was.
She can’t figure it out until she
discovers the water in Cullaby Creek is being bottled and sold as vitamin
“infused” water. Mistic Water promises the impossible. And then, like a
magical elixir, it delivers. People who drink it feel younger, smarter,
faster...healthier. But it doesn’t take long before side effects hit.
Literally. The secret has to be in the water…or is it something more? To find
out, you’ll want to read the entire delicious story. And, if you do, Kim wants
to hear what you think.
TRAILER: https://youtu.be/JOft7ED0z2Y
TEASER: https://youtu.be/729o2HWEAuE
KIM’S
AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE
GOODREADS
I love your post. So clever with the food references. So true, too, about adding a little spice to your sweet story. I love the cover and premise of your story.
ReplyDeleteThose desserts looked amazing and now I'm hungry!! I loved your post and wish you all the best with your book. The cover is very cool.
ReplyDeleteLoved the post and your view on blending the flavors so you achieve a balanced result with both food and plotting. I'm a big fan of mixing the salty with the sweet! Good luck with your book. Love the cover:)
ReplyDeleteDelicious! Thanks so much for sharing. xo
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