by DanieKimFord | Sep 20, 2011 | Culinary School, Foodie, School, Uncategorized
No. I’m not giving up writing. And I’m not taking a hiatus. I would never give up writing. Even if I stopped pursuing my goal of print publication. I’ve tried and believe me it wasn’t pretty. I think I lasted all of two weeks (give or take a...
by DanieKimFord | Sep 19, 2011 | How I Write, Idea Surfing, Ideas, Uncategorized
This week (okay last week – I’m late with this post) the topic was ideas. Specifically – Where did the idea for your current wip come from? How do you come up with story ideas? The idea for my current WIP came from a dream. I fell asleep after...
by DanieKimFord | Sep 9, 2011 | How I Write, Moving Forward, Uncategorized, What Inspires Me
So this week’s topic is – inspiration. I get inspiration from life and watching people and how they interact. Have you ever watched people? How they talk to each other? How they react in different situations? Just from being out at the mall or at the gas...
by DanieKimFord | Aug 26, 2011 | Alexia Reed, Angeleque Ford, Emma G. Delaney, How I Write, Kaige, Kimberly Farris, Uncategorized, Writing Caves
I don’t really have a dedicated space. At least not yet. I write in the living room on my laptop which I nicknamed Merlin. Or while sitting in bed I write on Nettie, my netbook. I have a small area in my room right now. I have an area downstairs that I am fixing...
by DanieKimFord | May 24, 2011 | Culinary Olympics, Photo Fun, Photo Inspiration, Tuesday Tasting, Uncategorized
I love watching culinary competitions. They are both exciting and nerve-wrecking for me at the same time. Especially the sugar and chocolate ones where the competitors/chefs have to move their pieces. Maybe one day I’ll compete in one. Meanwhile, here is a...
by DanieKimFord | May 5, 2011 | Character Types, Characters, Uncategorized
Do you fill out the character background sheets for your characters? If so… Do you do it diligently? Every time you start a new story/manuscript? Before you start writing? Do you fill it out in it’s entirety? Or skip around? If not… Why not? If...
by DanieKimFord | May 3, 2011 | Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Food Pics, Foodie, Recipes, Uncategorized
Last night I made Chicken and Dumplings. It’s one of my fave comfort dishes. It’s also one of the first things I learned how to make. I started by cutting up my veggies – celery, carrots, onions, leeks & 2 garlic cloves (smashed). I add about a...
by DanieKimFord | Apr 28, 2011 | Uncategorized, Why I write, Writing Goals
I outted myself at school this week. I have been keeping my writing life and my culinary life and real life separate. Or as separate as I could. But I admitted to some people that I am a writer and I am interested in not only writing books but food...
by DanieKimFord | Apr 26, 2011 | Cooking, Culinary School, Food Pics, Photo Fun, Uncategorized
Here are some food pics from my foray into the kitchen and into the culinary world. In case you didn’t know, I am currently in culinary school and will be graduating in September of this year. So enjoy some food pics. I will be posting pics, tips and even a few...
by DanieKimFord | Mar 7, 2011 | 2011 Goals, Balance, Uncategorized
I have 3 more weeks left in this quarter (counting this week). So everything is coming due and also getting things ready for next quarter is also on my mind. Right now I have a night class on Mondays, morning and afternoon classes on Tuesdays and an afternoon class on...
