GROVES OF GOLD CITRUS FRUIT IN AMERICA

The Elks Magazine is featuring my article on citrus. Enjoyed the research and writing of this one. Imagine all writers have favorite "children." Two of my favorites from a number of years ago were one about gelaterias in Rome and another about touring the Peruginia chocolate factory in Perugia, Italy. My husband's favorite was testing the gelato. Of course, we had to taste what I wrote about. I tend to think beginning with a title you love makes the writing go much more smoothly although editors do have a tendency to change them. Do you have a favorite? Bests, Elise

MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC

Before I begin to make the coffee in the morning, I turn on WQXR, the public radio station in New York--the only one that plays classical music. I continue listening as I fix breakfast, clear the dishes, and make the bed. When I sit down at the computer to begin writing, the music plays in the background--the radio stays in the kitchen and the music is muted allowing me to concentrate on the characters that will become the most important part of a story or novel. While I love jazz and show tunes--once upon a time singing in shows and small clubs--I would now find lyrics intrusive. A distraction from my work.

Would love to know if other writers call on music as they begin their work?

My cozy mystery eBook is available at Amazon, Barnes&Noble, Carina Press and wherever eBooks are sold. An audio book has been produced by Audible.com

Bests,

Elise

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