I don’t think of plot pastas :) but I do think of dramatic plot threads! Whether I’m writing fiction or nonfiction, I want the drama to tie to stakes & emotions. Usually those threads get refined while I’m revising: word choice, sentence structure; choosing what to reveal and when.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
I don’t think of plot pastas :) but I do think of dramatic plot threads! Whether I’m writing fiction or nonfiction, I want the drama to tie to stakes & emotions. Usually those threads get refined while I’m revising: word choice, sentence structure; choosing what to reveal and when.
#kidlitchat
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Books nourish our souls. Food nourishes our bodies and spirits. It makes sense that we would enjoy them together! Besides, you all know my theory that a good story is constructed much like a good dessert recipe... #KidLitChat #KidLitConfections
February 11, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Books nourish our souls. Food nourishes our bodies and spirits. It makes sense that we would enjoy them together! Besides, you all know my theory that a good story is constructed much like a good dessert recipe... #KidLitChat #KidLitConfections
Yes, I do heavily skew toward cookies in the confections that I share. Mostly because cookies are my love language. I used to host an open house every December where I would make over 5,000 cookies (more than 25 unique varieties each year) to share with everyone. #KidLitChat
February 11, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Yes, I do heavily skew toward cookies in the confections that I share. Mostly because cookies are my love language. I used to host an open house every December where I would make over 5,000 cookies (more than 25 unique varieties each year) to share with everyone. #KidLitChat
Basically, as with all of my recipes, it mostly comes down to knowing how the ingredients work individually so that I can mix them together in "kitchen chemistry" ways to get the results I'm looking for. I've been doing this for 30 years, so I've got a lot of experience by now! :) #KidLitChat
February 11, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Basically, as with all of my recipes, it mostly comes down to knowing how the ingredients work individually so that I can mix them together in "kitchen chemistry" ways to get the results I'm looking for. I've been doing this for 30 years, so I've got a lot of experience by now! :) #KidLitChat
The feta and capers are both a bit salty, so I first beat them together to get a creamy mixture. And I omitted the salt that I would normally include in the recipe. Celery has a fresh, but strong flavor, so a little bit of dried celery leaves was a good base flavor to build on. ... #KidLitChat
February 11, 2026 at 4:12 AM
The feta and capers are both a bit salty, so I first beat them together to get a creamy mixture. And I omitted the salt that I would normally include in the recipe. Celery has a fresh, but strong flavor, so a little bit of dried celery leaves was a good base flavor to build on. ... #KidLitChat
Love this technique! Would also add that humor is a great tension relief (in life and books) and I find putting some comic moments in the down time makes the harder/tender moments more palatable. #kidlitchat
February 11, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Love this technique! Would also add that humor is a great tension relief (in life and books) and I find putting some comic moments in the down time makes the harder/tender moments more palatable. #kidlitchat
I have no idea what you mean. We never discuss food here. #Kidlitchat, gaslighting edition.
February 11, 2026 at 3:32 AM
I have no idea what you mean. We never discuss food here. #Kidlitchat, gaslighting edition.
February 11, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Could just be a joke or something funny happens and lets out the tension. #KidLitChat
February 11, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Could just be a joke or something funny happens and lets out the tension. #KidLitChat
When I’m developing my stories, I make sure that there are hurdles on the way. A story without the character overcoming some sort of challenge would be a very boring story. #kidlitchat
TOPIC: The Olympics are full of plots/drama: ticking clocks, one-on-one competition, team competition, changing weather, too much available pasta, and more. So, how do you think about and add plot drama to your work? As a reader, what dramatic events hook you in and carry you along? #kidlitchat
February 11, 2026 at 3:16 AM
When I’m developing my stories, I make sure that there are hurdles on the way. A story without the character overcoming some sort of challenge would be a very boring story. #kidlitchat
Spoken like a true Bond villain. #kidlitchat
February 11, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Spoken like a true Bond villain. #kidlitchat
It's just like hanging out with other writers, someone brings cookies or cakes or pies...I mean I bring a huge hunk of meat, but I'm weird like that. #kidlitchat
February 11, 2026 at 3:13 AM
It's just like hanging out with other writers, someone brings cookies or cakes or pies...I mean I bring a huge hunk of meat, but I'm weird like that. #kidlitchat
Is it me, or all roads in #kidlitchat end up in food (especially cookies)? 🍪
February 11, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Is it me, or all roads in #kidlitchat end up in food (especially cookies)? 🍪
This bakery has the best buttercream. The texture is so light. It’s high art. #kidlitchat
February 11, 2026 at 3:07 AM
This bakery has the best buttercream. The texture is so light. It’s high art. #kidlitchat
Wait, let me add the last thing I made: a little prime rib. #kidlitchat
February 11, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Wait, let me add the last thing I made: a little prime rib. #kidlitchat
Mmm... 3 layer high Shepherd's Pie. #kidlitchat
February 11, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Mmm... 3 layer high Shepherd's Pie. #kidlitchat
OK. I am just so curious. How did you make it work? I am certain it was really good, just having difficulty picturing what it was like. #kidlitchat
February 11, 2026 at 3:04 AM
OK. I am just so curious. How did you make it work? I am certain it was really good, just having difficulty picturing what it was like. #kidlitchat
Honestly, I was surprised that it turned out as well as it did! But cheese actually works really well in confections. :) #KidLitChat
February 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Honestly, I was surprised that it turned out as well as it did! But cheese actually works really well in confections. :) #KidLitChat
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February 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Thanks for hosting! Hashtag issues are frustrating! But I think it got better over the hour 👍 #kidlitchat
I love it when you can give a traditional treat a twist when my kids were little, my favorite pranks were when I twisted expectations on food. Like the time I served a beautiful "Carrot Cake" for dinner that was really a two-layer meatloaf with mashed potato and cheddar cheese frosting! #KidLitChat
February 11, 2026 at 3:02 AM
I love it when you can give a traditional treat a twist when my kids were little, my favorite pranks were when I twisted expectations on food. Like the time I served a beautiful "Carrot Cake" for dinner that was really a two-layer meatloaf with mashed potato and cheddar cheese frosting! #KidLitChat
I know it's not kid lit and it's something people complained about it, but George RR Martin's food scenes are as epic as the battles. #kidlitchat
February 11, 2026 at 3:02 AM
I know it's not kid lit and it's something people complained about it, but George RR Martin's food scenes are as epic as the battles. #kidlitchat
I love the food scenes in C.S. Lewis's books, and I can only hope to one day write a scene as significant and cozy as when the Pevensie children have a meal with Mr. and Mrs. Beaver. #Kidlitchat
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 AM
I love the food scenes in C.S. Lewis's books, and I can only hope to one day write a scene as significant and cozy as when the Pevensie children have a meal with Mr. and Mrs. Beaver. #Kidlitchat
I like a bit of relationship drama that allows for a good amount of witty banter. #KidLitChat
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 AM
I like a bit of relationship drama that allows for a good amount of witty banter. #KidLitChat
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