I’m often looking for a good read, and I’m always looking for a good recipe. I’ve found a way to simultaneously address these two needs. What better way to discover new books then to talk to writers? And while I’m at it, I’ve decided to ask them for recipes, just because. OK, I’ll admit it; I was partially inspired by the recent release of The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook. I’ve also had a copy of Food to Die For, Secrets from Kay Scarpetta’s Kitchen, by Patricia Cornwell and Marlene Brown sitting amongst my other cookbooks for some time now, although I have yet to try a recipe. Lately, I tend to cook the same things over and over again. That ends today!
But I digress.
This week thriller and suspense writer Max E. Stone shares a little bit about his book The Bleeding (Amazon Digital Services, 2013; Audible 2015), and what I hope is a killer recipe.
Max, who is the main character in The Bleeding? Tell me about him or her.
I have a few of those, but the central character is Derek Warren. He’s extremely manipulative, self-centered, narcissistic, and psychotic. And those are his good traits.
What would Derek Warren choose for his last meal?
It’s funny you mention that because the aforementioned traits have landed him in jail in The Bleeding. His last meal would be caviar because he’s gotten his way for so many years because of the fear and money he’s put into others. He’d be that way until his last breath.
How about you? What would you choose for your last meal?
An entire Reese’s Cake. It’s my last meal so I won’t have to worry about calories, cavities, or a sugar coma. I can just savor it. That’s the way to go.
Why should someone bite into The Bleeding?
It’s full of intense flavor with twists and turns that you’ll never see coming and, while it is a thriller, there’s pieces of different genres so that everyone will love it. There’s characters you’ll both love and love to hate. Plus, you can enjoy it all on-the-go as it is now on an Audiobook for Audible narrated by the always-amazing Noah Michael Levine!
Do you have a recipe you’d like to share with the readers of “Not Even Joking”?
Yes, I do. I made Crispy Chicken Thighs not too long ago and they came out really well. I’m not a cook at all so that’s saying something.
I found the recipe on allrecipes.com when I had an all day writing session and was starving by the time I finished. Here’s the recipe:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/crispy-and-tender-baked-chicken-thighs/
Thank you so much for chatting with us (meaning me) here at Not Even Joking! I happen to LOVE crispy chicken thighs, so I will be sure to check out this recipe. And the book sounds really intriguing too.
You can find out more about Max E. Stone and The Bleeding at the links below:
