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3Ws – Dana Bate

December 9, 2014 Filed Under: 3Ws, author interviews, books are awesome, food, writing

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What do you create?

I write what some call “foodie rom coms” – short for food-themed romantic comedies. Other people have called it chick lit, lighthearted women’s fiction, and foodie lit. I just write the stories inside me and try not to label them.

Why do you create?

I like making something that can bring a smile to someone’s face, including my own. When I’m in a groove and write a scene that is working, it’s like a drug – I can’t get enough. But what’s even better is when someone else reads that scene and has a similar reaction. I recently received a message from a reader who was going through a difficult time in his personal life, and he said, “Thanks for making some tough times in my life much better.” If I can make even one person’s day a little brighter with something I’ve created, then I’ve created something worthwhile.

What do you consume?

Food. A lot of food. I’m always seeking out new restaurants, bakeries, and food shops, both in my own neighborhood and travel destinations. Food is how I access culture. Every time I visit a new city or country, I track down the local specialties, which inevitably helps me understand that culture, whether I’m in Tel Aviv or Boston.

I also read a lot of books (mostly novels, all genres) and watch a potentially unhealthy amount of TV. The storytelling on TV is so strong right now – The Good Wife, Homeland, The Affair – and I’m a sucker for a good story.

Links

Website: http://danabate.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danabate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authordanabate
Instagram: https://twitter.com/danabate
Buy the book! A Second Bite at the Apple

 

a second bite at the apple

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  1. Linda Lenhoff says

    December 10, 2014 at 12:30 am

    I love her notion of writing the stories inside of her and then trying not to label them. I think a lot of us have been fighting this idea of having to label our work, and I’m happy to read prominent authors saying they’d prefer not to label as well. I look forward to reading her book.

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  2. Eric Wilder says

    December 10, 2014 at 12:34 am

    I learned a new term, “Foodie lit.”

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  3. Angela Terry says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:29 am

    I love Dana Bate and her foodie rom-coms! Just bought her newest book and can’t wait to read it!

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