Terry Odell's Blog, page 126
November 23, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Take time today to give thanks for all you have.
And here’s a family tradition shared by many others
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What’s Cooking Wednesday – Almond-Crusted Turkey Tenderloins
Turkey tenderloins are easy to prepare, and since it’s Thanksgiving tomorrow, I thought I’d share a turkey recipe that’s good any time of year.
Almond-Crusted Turkey Tenderloins
Ingredients:
Tenderloins:
c almonds, toasted and ground (toasting will bring out the flavor, but is optional)
c Panko breadcrumbs
1 pkg (20 oz.) turkey breast tenderloins (there were 3 in my package)
S&P
2 T olive oil
Gravy:
c dry sherry
4 t flour
1 c chicken broth
1 T butter
c slivered almonds, toasted
Parsley f...
November 21, 2016
In the Interview Room – Steve Marvel part 2
Steve Marvel my Mapleton Mystery narrator is back with the second part of his interview.
How do you keep all the voices straight?
I typically concoct and record all the major character voices for a book after I’ve read it through and before I begin the narration. I keep a file of those audio clippings open on my computer as I record the narration and refer to it as needed to remind me of my choices for each.
How closely do you work with the author?
That tends to vary by author and publisher....
November 20, 2016
My Powering Through Method of Writing
Last week I said I might show you how I “power through” when I start writing. Here’s an example, a rough draft of the first time we see Holly Granger. My intention here is to get words down and go back and answer the questions as they come to me. You can see all the [XXX] placeholders where I don’t want to waste time thinking about details. Unlike those following the NaNoWriMo “rules” of not going back, I will stop and fill in blanks as soon as I have answers. In fact, I print out each scene...
November 17, 2016
Friday Field Trip – Super Moon
After a brief consultation with our photographer son, Hubster went up the road a piece and took some pictures of the Super Moon on Monday.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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November 16, 2016
Three P’s of Writing. Plot, Plan, or Power Through?
November is NaNoWriMo time, and although it’s not for me, I know there are a lot of folks out there striving to hit word counts and get 50,000 words written before the month ends. My feeling is NaNo works best for those who have at least a semblance of a plot to use as a roadmap. At the very least, a plan for the book.
And, since I was going to be starting a new project, I told myself that this time, I was going to have at least a skeleton of a plot before I started. Once I’d determined I was...
November 15, 2016
What’s Cooking Wednesday – Easy Shrimp Salad
When relatives showed up in town and suggested getting together for lunch, I invited them to see our place and needed something quick and easy to put together. This recipe lends itself to variations based on personal tastes, and I offered it with sandwich and salad options.
Easy Shrimp Salad – Two Ways
Ingredients:
1 lb tiny peeled cooked shrimp, thawed
1 c celery, chopped
1 c carrot, shredded
c green onion, chopped (any ‘oniony’ variation is fine: regular onions, chives, shallots, etc.)
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November 14, 2016
In the Interview Room – Steve Marvel part 1
When I was listening to auditions for my Pine Hills Police series, there was a memorable audition. Although his voice wasn’t quite right for that series, when I was ready to start getting my Mapleton Mystery series into audiobook format, I remembered Steve Marvel and asked if he’d like to narrate them. Deadly Secrets is live now, and he’s working on Deadly Bones. I thought you might like a look at his take on being an audiobook narrator.
A little bit about your background “qualifications” as...
November 13, 2016
More About Research
Please join me at Just Romantic Suspense today where I’m talking about my experiences at the Colorado Cattle Company doing research for In Dire Straits and my Triple-D Ranch romantic suspense series. In fact, I had such a good time that I’ve already booked for next year. I’m giving away a download of In Hot Water to one lucky commenter.
Are you an audiobook person? I’ve got codes to give away, including some for Deadly Secrets, my just-released-in-audiobook. If you want a code, use the cont...
November 10, 2016
Friday Field Trip – Little Grouse Mountain
While I was at Book Club, Hubster and Feebie went exploring hiking trails up to Little Grouse Mountain and around Victor. Here are some of his pictures.
Evergreen Cemetery, Victor CO
Gold Extraction Plant Foundation
Little Grouse Mountain
Old Railroad Bed
Have a great weekend, everyone!
