The Big Idea: Amy Avery

Writing a good book is like preparing a good meal. It takes time, precision, intention, and most of all, spice. Author Amy Avery was in the kitchen whippin’ up a storm for her newest novel, The Thorns We Wear Inside. Grab a cozy bowl of hot soup (or chili) and check out her Big Idea. AMY AVERY: When the first hint of a cool autumn breeze settles in each year, I turn to a beloved annual tradition: I make chili. I don’t have a recipe. Each batch uses a few similar base ingredients, but the seasoning is more of a follow-the-vibes situation, trusting my gut. A little more garlic here, a pinch of cayenne or paprika there, and let’s add a dash of cinnamon. Maybe a tiny piece of bittersweet chocolate if I’m feeling saucy. The entire contents of my spice cabinet end up scattered across the countertop in my best imitation of a mad scientist’s laboratory. As it simmers for a few hours, I continue to taste and add until it finally just becomes chili. Such was the creation of The Thorns We Wear…

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