January 30
Greetings from Book Proposal Land.
I lied. That isn’t really what Book Proposal Land looks like. Not in the winter, anyway.
(Only in the summer, from a ferry.)
It’s quiet here. The nightlife isn’t much to write home about.
Socks and slippers, mostly.
Just pancakes and coffee. Cereal. Girl Talk. Some John Mellencamp, when I have a sweet tooth. But last night, my friend Sam called, and then there was yellow curry and rice.
And a cocktail with Aperol, white wine, and grapefruit juice. Okay, two cocktails with Aperol, white wine, and grapefruit juice.
I’m going back in. See you in a few.
I lied. That isn’t really what Book Proposal Land looks like. Not in the winter, anyway.
(Only in the summer, from a ferry.)
It’s quiet here. The nightlife isn’t much to write home about.
Socks and slippers, mostly.
There’s not a lot of sensible eating here in Book Proposal Land. Almost no vegetables.
Just pancakes and coffee. Cereal. Girl Talk. Some John Mellencamp, when I have a sweet tooth. But last night, my friend Sam called, and then there was yellow curry and rice.
And a cocktail with Aperol, white wine, and grapefruit juice. Okay, two cocktails with Aperol, white wine, and grapefruit juice.
I’m going back in. See you in a few.
posted by Molly at 5:20 PM
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56 Comments:
girl talk seems to be the only thing getting me through these winter months. glad you share my passion.
Awwwww.... Sanuks and slippers. I heard it was a beautiful day west of the cascades!
Yeah for you!
Tell us more about the Aperol when you come back up for air. A spirit made of rhubarb cannot be bad.
sounds like study vacation at college!
Thank you for the lovely photos. Nice socks and slippers. LOVE the ingredients in the cocktail you mention. Can you share recipe, or at least proportions? Did you use white wine or prosecco? Grapefruit juice and Aperol. Yum!
Hi, hi!
Junita, here's a good article that talks a bit about Aperol. (Jason Wilson knows his stuff.) I really love its flavor - not too bitter, but also not too sweet.
Kristine, I wish I knew the proportions! But I didn't make it. I had it at the Walrus and the Carpenter. It was served up, in a cocktail glass, and it wasn't terribly strong, which was nice, so I could have two. (Major lightweight here.)
Love the photos.
I was thinking, is your neighbor out looking for slugs in his garden after dark? I know about annoying neighbors as my last one caused a huge move on my part after living in the same location for 20 years. In my Freshman English class I wrote a paper on consideration, wish I still had that paper.
Can't wait for your new book. Loved the last one.
So kind of you to send a postcard. Enjoy your stay!
Hang in there, Molly! We're rooting for you. (And thanks for sharing those blue skies, almost forgot what that can look like out here.)
Beautiful photos! Can't wait to see more!
I hope the celebration ends with a Girl Talk dance party. Also, if you are feeling a little funky (and I imagine you might be in the delirious throes of writing), try some Ludachrist.
Good luck with the book proposal. As a writer working on her first novel, the future days of finding a publisher sound a bit daunting. Thanks for filling us all in on the socks, slippers, and other little wonders to be found in Book Proposal Land. Good luck!
Molly, as always, you have the loveliest photos. Thanks very much. Good luck with Book Proposal Land. You'll just have to take one for the team, it seems.
Man o man I love those ferry photos. There's something so evocative for west coast girls like me (and others, obviously) about that view over the crosshatched railing.
There are so many resources for writing book proposals that it boggles the mind a little. I'm struggling a little to figure out one I have up my sleeve. If you come up for air and have any words of wisdom on the subject of good resources, I'd love to hear it, along with more about Aperol.
cheers!
I love Aperol. Where my bf is from (North West of Italy), they drink this aperitivo with Aperol called Spritz everyday! SUUUper good!
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The porch swing sounds like the cocktail for me...
It's very grey here so hoping to see some blue skies soon but until then it's soup and sheepskin slippers for us.
Good luck with the rest of the proposal.
Gx
I got Sam Girl Talk tickets for Christmas. The show is in early March and I'm thinking that's what's going to get me through February this year. Hope the proposal flows!
Ha, way to jump down the rabbit hole, Molly. At least you know you have tasty food (and cocktails) in there! ;)
Hi, Molly,
Apparently we all want to know what's in that drink.
i like this post. especially the part about the aperol. well done, you.
i love these photos, Molly. thanks for checking in.
Hang in there. Very excited about the book to come!
i love aperol!a friend of mine introduced me to it a few months ago, what a find.
obviously I need to make that drink!
We just got back from a cruise... lots of slippers and gourmet food .... cruises are a good "time" to meld all those perfect proposal ingredients in your brain... can't wait for the Feb breakfast menu!
That cocktail sounds tasty! I've never tried Aperol but I'll have to keep an eye out for it. Great photos, the blues in the first two shots are amazing!
I want to live in the first picture of Book Proposal land.
I heart Book Proposal Land.
I had a lovely drink a month ago with prosecco, aperol, and a slice of lemon.
I can't wait for your next book. I made your fresh ginger cake this weekend, but ran out of time before I got to the caramelized pears phase. So I dusted with powdered sugar and grabbed some caramel cone Haagen Dazs ice cream on the way to the dinner party. Rave reviews!
Great pics as always Molly; looking forward to the next time you come back to us!
I love this post. it could make a brilliant short story. hope you can come up for air soon!
Good luck! Glad you like Girl Talk, too!
book proposal land sounds a lot like grad school application land! perhaps they are next to each other on the map. i kind of can't wait to get home (tomorrow!). can't wait to hear about the book as it materializes, so excited to hear about the addition to delancey! thanks for sharing the lovely photos, seeing them makes me want to own a better camera and take my own amazing photos.
It sounds like heaven. I miss working that hard on a project. I hope you're enjoying it. And that the Aperol eases the sticky bits that aren't so enjoyable.
Just recently bought a bottle of Aperol for the first time, and wondering what to mix it with, so thanks for the idea!
This sounds amazing! Girl talk is so important, I have a twin sister, who I am very cloe to. We get together at least once a week to chat. We always feel great at the end. I love her so much! Thanks for the story!
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Book proposals are part of the reason I left academia! Though the surroundings that your working look gorgeous-- best of luck!
After 6 months of blah, I found contentment while my beach-chair slowly sank into the sand, the ocean lapped over my ankles, and I read your first book. Thank you for writing!
Pancakes and coffee are all I need to get by!
:)
Camila F.
That first photo is breathtakingly beautiful. Highlight of my ice-rainy day. Thanks
I just wrote a comment to Bon Appetit saying I would be missing Barbara as the Editor and good luck. I've been a subscriber for over 30 yrs. I also mentioned my favorite column is by you Mollie! Where were you in January I hope you are still writing for them??? Will miss you if you're not there ...
I'm not sure I could live without my "book club"...girl talk is a very necessary part of a creative woman's life...
BTW, my book club can drink your book club under the table...lol
I love the pics. And I've been spending most nights in socks and slippers as well. Nothing wrong with that. ;)
Thank you for the lovely breakfast recipes as of late, by the way. They've been so inspiring. And I truly do believe that breakfast is the most delicious part of any day, so it's fun having lots of recipes to play with. :)
Hi, friends!
Stan & Deb, I wish I had better news about BA, but sadly, my contract there has ended. They're making a lot of changes to the magazine, and everyone I worked with has been let go. You'll see a story by me in the April 2011 issue, but otherwise, no more.
Thanks for the introduction to Girl Talk!
Book proposal land doesn't look so bad (even in winter). I like your choice of music!
Missed you in Bon Appetit!
This just in: John Mellencamp and Meg Ryan are dating! I'm a fan, too...
Just wanted to say I love your blog.
This is maybe my favorite post of yours ever. So lovely and the photographs are perfect.
What a clever post...
So happy to be living in your neck of the woods now. Delancey is a true gem in Seattle and it's so fun to finally have the chance to visit after all these years of reading about it!
Good luck in Book Proposal Land...#2, eh?
love all these photographs.. if you're missing some good food in book proposal land then check out the new one on this blog... anunrefinedgentleman.blogspot.com
I'm reading your book "A Homemade Life". I love, love, love it! You are writing about your life and recipes and I feel as though I'm reading a John Grisham novel. I don't want to put it down and I don't want it to end. I love reading about your dad, he reminds me, in ways, of my dad who died almost 3 years ago.
This is my first time visiting your BLOG...I know I will enjoy this too. I love your spirit....
Linda in Utah
very excited about #2 since i'm about to finish #1 very soon. it's not your fault i'm reading this book in the dead of february in chicago, but i feel there should have been a protective sleeve/warning over the slow roasted tomatoes recipe. "a do not read unless it's tomato season" warning. july and august are very far away and that is heartbreaking. silver lining: there was a lot of heavy breathing when i came upon the custard corn bread. i will make it for my birthday dessert in a month. best wishes on #2!
Book proposal land? I'm just about to enter it for the first time ever, and I'm a little scared. But more than that, I'm excited. Very, very excited. Can not wait for Book #2!
Not a plug: I reckon you'd love a site called foodintol.com it has heaps of info about healthy eating, determining if you are allergic to anything etc.
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