Part 1 of a trilogy of posts about the backstage of how I created my fist cookbook, Pomegranates & Artichokes (P&A for friends). This is where it all began.
You can find them under "making a cookbook" in the menu, or you can find part 2. Shortly after publishing this I paused everything and spent a lot of time off substack in burnout. I did write the 2nd part shortly after this (it's linked here as well, I think). Part 3 will be all about the visuals. I'll publish it sometime in autumn.
Saghar I can't even imagine how horrible it was for you with the accident and then being in a cast right as we went into Lockdown here. You had the extra weight of not knowing if your P&A dream would become a reality given the Pandemic. I am so sorry for this difficulty and yet it makes your story - this whole endeavor - so much sweeter. And how generous you are to share the process with us. I too am so fascinated with others' creative process, and while my WIP is not a cookbook, it helps to know that others have walked this daunting process as well. I've preordered your book and so look forward to it, especially now that I know the backstory. Brava and auguri and all the best in every way, I look forward to following along here.
Thank you so much for pre-ordering the book. Yes, the beginning of this book, was very hard. My 2020 was just insane, it was a time. I'm glad you've found reading this story of some help. I wish you the best of luck with your WIP.
What a great article! Thank you for spending time to write it. By the way, I'm very excited for you cookbook, especially the 'why' behind it. I just pre-order it! I don't eat meat but I'm sure I'll find recipes meat-free. Take care.
It is a huge process -- and to do it with a broken leg too!! I am proud of you, my friend!
Thank you so much! I'm grateful to have had support from friends like you during this process. ♥️
What a rollercoaster! Thank you for sharing!
Oh roller coaster is best word to describe this journey. Thanks for reading!
Can I ask where parts 2 and 3 of this are? Could not see them on your page.
You can find them under "making a cookbook" in the menu, or you can find part 2. Shortly after publishing this I paused everything and spent a lot of time off substack in burnout. I did write the 2nd part shortly after this (it's linked here as well, I think). Part 3 will be all about the visuals. I'll publish it sometime in autumn.
Ok great, thank you!
Saghar I can't even imagine how horrible it was for you with the accident and then being in a cast right as we went into Lockdown here. You had the extra weight of not knowing if your P&A dream would become a reality given the Pandemic. I am so sorry for this difficulty and yet it makes your story - this whole endeavor - so much sweeter. And how generous you are to share the process with us. I too am so fascinated with others' creative process, and while my WIP is not a cookbook, it helps to know that others have walked this daunting process as well. I've preordered your book and so look forward to it, especially now that I know the backstory. Brava and auguri and all the best in every way, I look forward to following along here.
Thank you so much for pre-ordering the book. Yes, the beginning of this book, was very hard. My 2020 was just insane, it was a time. I'm glad you've found reading this story of some help. I wish you the best of luck with your WIP.
What a great article! Thank you for spending time to write it. By the way, I'm very excited for you cookbook, especially the 'why' behind it. I just pre-order it! I don't eat meat but I'm sure I'll find recipes meat-free. Take care.
Thank you so much! I really hope you'll like the book and fear not! Many recipes are intentionally meat free. I've been very specific about this.
Very interesting - very thorough - I’m sure that will help many people aspiring to Write books.
So glad you found a good publisher after that nasty accident - looking forward to reading your book !
Thank you so much! I dope it's useful for someone and perhaps more diverse voices can arrive to publishers