206: A Literary Tea Party - Interview with Alison Walsh

Hey there word nerds! Today I am delighted to have author Alison Walsh on the show! And OMG word nerds I am so excited because we're going to be talking about Alison's new cookbook: A Literary Tea Party! I first learned about Alison's book last summer, from my friend and awesome DIY MFA contributor Sara Letourneau. Right away I knew I had to get Alison to come on the show. Anyone who knows me at all knows that I'm obsessed with tea. I drink probably around 3 pots of tea per day, not to mention the gallons of iced tea I consume in the summertime. So when I learned that there would soon be a book of literary-themed teatime recipes I just about died and went to heaven (and I say this as someone who absolutely cannot cook). Alison actually started out as a food blogger at Alison's Wonderland Recipes, a blog dedicated to making recipes inspired by classic literature. She has since been featured on Real Life at Home and MuggleNet, and her cookbook, A Literary Tea Party, is now available. Listen in as Alison and I geek out about books and tea, and dive into the craft behind creating a cookbook that not only gives you tasty treats to try but draws you into a story. In this episode Alison and I discuss: Extrapolating recipes from literature. How to craft a narrative arc in a cookbook. Building a book around your audience. What goes into a nonfiction cookbook proposal. An inside look at crafting a food blog that stands out. Plus, Alison's #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/206