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Eli Brown

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Award-winning author, Eli Brown lives with his family in a California oak forest where the squirrels hide acorns in his garden. His first novel, THE GREAT DAYS, won the Fabri Literary Prize.

His latest novel, CINNAMON AND GUNPOWDER, was a NPR Book Review Staff Pick. They described it as "...food porn and a rip-roaring adventure." It was a finalist for the California Book Award.

CINNAMON AND GUNPOWDER was selected by the San Francisco Public Library for their One-City One-Book program, encouraging every single citizen to read it. Kirkus Reviews called it “…both sizzling and swashbuckling”.

A Yaddo fellow and featured reader at Litquake, Eli earned his MFA from Mills college. His vivid world-building makes lifelong fans of his readers. A bar in ...more

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Any plans in the works for a sequel to Cinnamon and Gunpowder? I would really love to read more about these characters! Thanks, and have a good holiday! :)

Eli Brown Thank you Marissa!
After such a harrowing journey, I'm taking a break from the briny world of Cinnamon and Gunpowder. I have made some notes for a poss…moreThank you Marissa!
After such a harrowing journey, I'm taking a break from the briny world of Cinnamon and Gunpowder. I have made some notes for a possible prequel-- an account of Hannah Mabbot's journey toward becoming a pirate, but for the time being I'm focusing on an entirely different project. If you're still in the mood for food-centered literature, you might check out my quirky, homespun, culinary experiment, The Feasts of Tre-mang. It's an ethnic cookbook based on a culture that never existed. (Order it from your favorite bookstore or online!) Happy Holidays to you as well!(less)

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Did you have to study a lot about food chemistry in order to write about the delicious and creative meals Wedgwood devises in Cinnamon & Gunpowder? Did you try to make any of the meals you describe in the book yourself?

Eli Brown I studied very old cookbooks and early culinary writings such as Brillat Savarin's work, I explored modern cooking trends, and relied on my own experi…moreI studied very old cookbooks and early culinary writings such as Brillat Savarin's work, I explored modern cooking trends, and relied on my own experiences and experiments in the kitchen. I wouldn't call it chemistry, though the science behind certain processes (such as rising dough) is fascinating. My focus was on the experiential effect primarily. It's tricky to describe smells, for example, so much of my time was spent on getting the sensations right. Though based on real methods, most of the meals are untested. We polished one of Wedges desserts and it was published by Bon Appetit magazine (link below.)
For well-tested recipes with a fanciful twist you might look into my recent culinary/cultural experiment, The Feasts of Tre-mang.
Thanks for reading, Andrea!
http://www.bonappetit.com/entertainin...
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Average rating: 3.91 · 6,108 ratings · 1,298 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Cinnamon and Gunpowder 3.91 avg rating — 5,999 ratings — published 2013 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Great Days 3.78 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2008	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Feasts of Tre-Mang 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Homewrecker: An Adultery Anthology by Daphne Gottlieb (Editor/Contributor), Michael Hemmingson (Contributor) , Lori Selke (Contributor) 3.59 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 2005	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Eli Brown answered Richard A. Cunningham, Jr's question: Our book club is about to begin reading your novel, Cinnamon and Gunpowder. We decided to read it as our monthly choice in search of a lighter read than last month’s read, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. On March 25th 2018 @ 6pm mountain time we will be having our monthly meeting and would like to invite you to join the discussion of Cinnamon and Gunpowder either in person or via Skype. What do you say? Richard et al, Thank you for the kind invitation. We have a newborn addition to our family, so I can't commit to this meeting right now. I hope you enjoy Cinnamon and Gunpowder. Thank you for choosing it. Best wishes Eli
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Eli Brown answered Stacy's question: I read and absolutely adored Cinnamon and Gunpowder. Loved it so much I made all my co-workers read it, and they fell in love, too. I would love to get my hands on a copy of the Feasts of Tre-Mang. Will there be a time it will be released in paperback or hardcover for your fans? I always keep an eye out for used copies but none ever become available. Also, please write more books. You're great at it. Thanks, Stacy Stacy, Thanks so much for this flattering feedback. It means so much to me to hear from readers. As for The Feasts of Tre-mang, it's out of circulation due to shifting terms of service with the printer. I'm sorry it's hard to get a hold of. I think I c See Full Answer
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“Some foods are so comforting, so nourishing of body and soul, that to eat them is to be home again after a long journey. To eat such a meal is to remember that, though the world is full of knives and storms, the body is built for kindness. The angels, who know no hunger, have never been as satisfied.”
― Eli Brown, Cinnamon and Gunpowder

tags: comfort-food

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“I've had this pain. To tell you it will go away would be a lie. It will never go away. But, if you live long enough, it will cease to torture and will instead flavor you. As we rely on the bitterness of strong tea to wake us, this too will become something you can use.”
― Eli Brown, Cinnamon and Gunpowder

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“A knight can fight. As you well know, I fight about as well as a pillow."

"That's an insult to pillows. At least they can take a beating.”
― Eli Brown, Cinnamon and Gunpowder

tags: fighting, humor, weaknesses

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