Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
Let’s be honest—writing is magical. It’s an escape, a liberation, a way to build worlds out of nothing but thought and feeling. Few things compare to the thrill of crafting a story that flows from your imagination to the page. But there’s a shadow trailing that magic: publishing and promotion. And if I’m being fully …
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When you’re a writer with chronic illness juggling deadlines, the last thing you expect is your editor ghosting you mid-contract. This cautionary tale dives into how one “faith-filled” editor turned out to be a crook—and what every writer, especially those managing sarcoidosis or other chronic conditions, can learn about protecting themselves (and their wallet).
There’s something about having a book read to you that feels both intimate and practical. While I still love to sit down and physically read—especially in bed, where it’s become my nightly ritual—I also enjoy listening to books throughout my day, particularly while I’m working. As someone who juggles a few different roles—private chef, writer, …
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Nothing makes a blog post pop like a photo. It draws the eye of the reader and tells them what your blog is about. “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Like most people, we go through images online and download the one that speaks to our blog posts. Some of us “protect” ourselves by …
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The latest Pan To Pen Podcast episode delves into a culinary storm, centering on a broken sauce and its far-reaching consequences in the intense world of the fish kitchen. This high-stakes tale explores kitchen pressure, pursuit of perfection, and an unexpected turn that elevates a culinary disaster into a triumph.
Tate Basildon 