tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post3640571388123322809..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: The Role of Food and Beverages in Fiction, Part 1 by Tyrean Martinson / Guest Post / NEXUS Chrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-77934734572915383042021-10-20T14:31:06.410-04:002021-10-20T14:31:06.410-04:00I remember that when I read the novel A Tree Grows...I remember that when I read the novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, I noticed that the author included many descriptions of the food that the characters ate. She did it to highlight their poverty and also show how they tried to make the most out of their situation by appreciating the small pleasures that they could afford, like how Katie made coffee even though the kids rarely drank it or how Francie savors the small amount of candy she could buy with the money she earned from selling stuff she found on the street. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-59652244515815845152021-10-17T22:12:10.279-04:002021-10-17T22:12:10.279-04:00Food is definitely a way to reach your audience. Y...Food is definitely a way to reach your audience. Years ago, I preached a sermon in which I told the story of being a Boy Scout and stopping for a Paul's Place hot dog when going on a campout in Holly Shelter Swamp... I later learned that there were a half dozen families seen together in the grocery afterwards, buying hot dogs! The story got their attention, but not sure they understand the larger point (of which I'd have to go back to understand. Good points here and Congratulations, Tyrean. <br /><br />https://fromarockyhillside.com Jeff https://www.blogger.com/profile/06423765367745022144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-89021539974738740712021-10-13T11:39:38.244-04:002021-10-13T11:39:38.244-04:00My mom used to make cornbread as a side to go with...My mom used to make cornbread as a side to go with macaroni & cheese. That combo is totally comfort food for me.<br /><br />Congrats on the new release, Tyrean!M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-17377176800609851542021-10-12T08:46:08.970-04:002021-10-12T08:46:08.970-04:00Congrats to Tyrean! Food and drink say so much abo...Congrats to Tyrean! Food and drink say so much about a culture. I'd be curious to try some alien food. :DChristine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-28508665211816698762021-10-12T06:32:38.913-04:002021-10-12T06:32:38.913-04:00I agree with you that food can tell us a lot about...I agree with you that food can tell us a lot about characters, and it can be an interesting part of world building. Congrats on your new book, Tyrean!Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-82629891741245021672021-10-11T18:36:58.664-04:002021-10-11T18:36:58.664-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-45547612807895734082021-10-11T18:18:37.107-04:002021-10-11T18:18:37.107-04:00Congrats on the release, Tyrean,.Congrats on the release, Tyrean,.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-18557348368012368172021-10-11T17:21:28.880-04:002021-10-11T17:21:28.880-04:00You’re welcome, Tyrean. Any time! You’re welcome, Tyrean. Any time! Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-11925171844696590892021-10-11T16:55:29.948-04:002021-10-11T16:55:29.948-04:00I'm not either, but I feel the same because it...I'm not either, but I feel the same because it was such a part of Star Trek.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-81714322024789344942021-10-11T16:55:02.563-04:002021-10-11T16:55:02.563-04:00Yes, it can! Thank you, Holly. Yes, it can! Thank you, Holly. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-42710448975450315912021-10-11T14:20:13.389-04:002021-10-11T14:20:13.389-04:00I'm not a big drinker, but I'd have to try...I'm not a big drinker, but I'd have to try the Romulan Ale if I had the chance!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-9598623678978630472021-10-11T14:19:47.122-04:002021-10-11T14:19:47.122-04:00Great post Tyrean. The type of comfort food can te...Great post Tyrean. The type of comfort food can tell us a lot about a character.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-71495379860455205832021-10-11T13:18:51.868-04:002021-10-11T13:18:51.868-04:00Thank you for hosting me, Chrys!
And, thank you, A...Thank you for hosting me, Chrys!<br />And, thank you, Alex. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-89900017987779569212021-10-11T09:10:59.361-04:002021-10-11T09:10:59.361-04:00Always have to mention that Romulan ale! Congratul...Always have to mention that Romulan ale! Congratulations, Tyrean.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com