Delicious Moments, A Recipe for Life and Love

Delicious Moments
Suzanne Morosini
Why does Eat Pray Love come to mind? Anyway, that's a very popular book, so it's probably a good thing that it does. And I love food, so I think you are on your way with a very commercial idea. I started at chapter 4 and liked it very much. I wonder what your motive is for being here, as I don't see much feedback from you, so I can only guess you don't want feedback in return. Please let me know if you do, because I think I can offer you suggestions.

This is a delicious and heady mixture of kitchen lore and life. I found the tastes and smells of an Italian kitchen coming to me again and again and this, combined with the deeply spiritual reflection on life and the bonds of family made for any interesting and satisfying read.

I'm back Suzanne. Great book and time for the stars! LLL

It is novel theme, becasue you are tyring to establish that visible elemens are capable to make emotions. By accepting this novel idea, you have opened a new path in the literature.


Cheers,

Joy J Kaimaparamban
The Wildfire

hullo Suzanne. your book has been shelved for a good read!
Already shelved and backed and soon to be starred.
Please take a look at my book and thanks for that if you have.
Linda Lou Long
Southern dis-Comfort
http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=11421

Thank you for backing my book. As you read, you will see that opportunities for "Delicious Moments" present themselves to us daily. Enjoy! Best regards, Suzanne

Hi Suzanne: Can't wait to read more. Italian cooking and its relationship to everyone at the table is truly a terrific concept of daily life.

Thank you for your comments. Please note that because of the Authonomy uploading structure, my book does not really begin until Chapter 4. Chapters 1, 2, & 3 are part of the introductory pages explaining the psychological and spiritual theories behind the book. It would make sense, since I am a psychologist, for me to begin my book this way so that professionals in my field can understand the potential this book might hold in communicating certain concepts. You and I both know, however, that most of the time, people do not bother with prefaces and introductions and just cut to the chase so to speak.

I am in the midst of completing my M.A. degree and starting my Phd so I have little time for reading outside of my research. However, I have had your "Savannah Passion" on my bookshelf several weeks now though I have not had time to review it. I would really appreciate your backing my book in exchange since you have already read at least a portion of it and seem to have enjoyed it. That would be wonderful.

Best regards and best of luck, Suzanne

I read your first four Authonomy chapters.

General comments: Unique. Fresh. Insightful. Thought-provoking. Helpful. Inspirational.

Specific comments on Authonomy chapter 1:
1) This chapter seems over written. Many people will review the first page or two of an unfamilar book before deciding to buy it. Those pages should be written with that in mind.

Specific comments on Authonomy chapter 2:
1) ' ... correlate with the three elements of our physical being; the "Mind, Body and Spirit". The period goes inside the closing quote mark. There are more cases of this type of problem.
2) Though I'm well educated (an MBA from The University of Chicago), I had to look up 'numinous.' Most people I know wouldn't have looked the word up. If a person is unfamilar with a word and doesn't look it up, the word has no impact on them.

Specific comments on Authonomy chapter 3:
1) Unlike the two previous chapters, the writing in this section is much more accessable and entirely engaging. It is a though two different authors have written these chapters. Consider starting your book with this chapter.

Specific comments on Authonomy chapter 4:
1) "Enclosed is a small thought that reminds me of a special moment in ........ (location) we shared together.' When using ellipses ( ... ), only use three dots. Using more dots is unusual and pulls the reader out of your story while they try to figure out what you mean with eight dots. You don't want that.

I hope this critique helps you polish these all important opening chapters of your book. These are just my opinions. Use what works for you and discard the rest. Thank you for continuing to support "Savannah Passion." It is possible that "Savannah Passion" will be in the top five books next month. I hope it will remain on your bookshelf until it reaches the editor's desk.

Have a fabulous day.

I read your first four Authonomy chapters.

General comments: Unique. Fresh. Insightful. Thought-provoking. Helpful. Inspirational.

Specific comments on Authonomy chapter 1:
1) This chapter seems over written. Many people will review the first page or two of an unfamilar book before deciding to buy it. Those pages should be written with that in mind.

Specific comments on Authonomy chapter 2:
1) ' ... correlate with the three elements of our physical being; the "Mind, Body and Spirit". The period goes inside the closing quote mark. There are more cases of this type of problem.
2) Though I'm well educated (an MBA from The University of Chicago), I had to look up 'numinous.' Most people I know wouldn't have looked the word up. If a person is unfamilar with a word and doesn't look it up, the word has no impact on them.

Specific comments on Authonomy chapter 3:
1) Unlike the two previous chapters, the writing in this section is much more accessable and entirely engaging. It is a though two different authors have written these chapters. Consider starting your book with this chapter.

Specific comments on Authonomy chapter 4:
1) "Enclosed is a small thought that reminds me of a special moment in ........ (location) we shared together.' When using ellipses ( ... ), only use three dots. Using more dots is unusual and pulls the reader out of your story while they try to figure out what you mean with eight dots. You don't want that.

I hope this critique helps you polish these all important opening chapters of your book. These are just my opinions. Use what works for you and discard the rest. Thank you for continuing to support "Savannah Passion." It is possible that "Savannah Passion" will be in the top five books next month. I hope it will remain on your bookshelf until it reaches the editor's desk.

Have a fabulous day.

Hi Suzanne: Can't wait to read more. Italian cooking and its relationship to everyone at the table is truly a terrific concept of daily life.

DELICIOUS MOMENTS by Suzanne Morosini Campion

Eat , drink and be merry for tomorrow we diet! Backed.

Tony Brady - SCENES FROM AN EXAMINED LIFE - Books 1, 2 & 3.

This unlike anything I’ve ever known. 1st, you need to shop this around to agents. Non-fiction is so much easier to sell than fiction. 2nd, it’s a great approach. I don’t think you’ll have any trouble with this. Do you know how to write a book proposal? Putting energy to that over this site would, or in addition to, would pay dividends.

I’m going to try a few of these with my wife and also my kids. I really think you’re on to something big here. I read the 1st 10 chapters and wondered why I'd never seen anyone try a book like this before. It seems so obvious after the fact.

Suzanne - Delicious Moments has great appeal, the pitch and the cover and the writing - well done - backed and do write another some time! Balepy (Freckles the Fawn)

Dear Dawn,

Thanks for your comment and your backing. Yes, the cover was done by a very talented Mexican artist friend of mine. I would love to be able to expose more of his work because it is quite unique. Good luck with your work.

Best regards, Suzanne

A very enjoyable read. Love the cover page.

Dawn
Sammy and the Wise Willow

A very enjoyable read. Love the cover page.

Dawn
Sammy and the Wise Willow

Suzanne, this is a very unique book, written with great love and care. I think you could be a bit more sparse with adjectives as they tend to make your sentences top-heavy and thus more difficult to digest. Especially in the first part of the book. But I admire the originality and atmosphere of your work. Well-done and starred. Hannah

Dear Suzanne, I love all of your ideas on developing relationships with the different steps for each one. :) Sharing a cookie or food & talking about it was really a good reflection. :) Yours is definitely a book that I would buy & treasure for sure. :) You have the best ideas in the world. :) The 3 differents parts of mind, body, & spirt was great that you listed them. :) I've read, backed, commented on, & ****** 'd your book :) - could you please back & ****** my memoirs book? :) Thank you from the bottom of my heart. :) Love, Susie :)

Dear Lisa,

Thanks for your comments and for putting my book on your shelf as soon as space opens. Yours is on mine and I hope to get to it this week and I will write you my thoughts as well.

Thanks for your note about the pitch. The pitch was originally in paragraphs, but when I loaded it, it did what it did. I do not know how to fix it. It bothers me too this way. Do you know what to do? I am pretty good with the computer but this stumps me. I;ll be back in touch this week. In the interim, best of luck. Regards, Suzanne

You might want to break up your pitch into paragraphs? It’s quite a dense bulk of text, and you have some interesting things to say, but they get a bit lost in my opinion.

But… I love the mix of food and mysticism. How fabulous! I love to cook, it’s one of my favourite things to, and I like to consider myself quite spiritual, so you’ve hooked me already. And as someone who used to be fluent in Portuguese (I’m a bit rusty now), I completely understand the need to insert Italian words, sometimes there is no translation into English, but it adds a nice ‘flavour’ to the writing.

I’ve read through a number of the chapters, the part that stood out the most was the bit about the Exercise for a Couple, I’m going to have to try this, it’s a brilliant idea! You reminisce times past, and the tales of your Nana’s cooking had my mouth watering. Sounds wonderful. Throughout, you have your Delicious Moments. They’re all nuggets of information. This is the type of book that can be picked up and put down easily, gleaning off a new thought for each day.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the read, thank you.
Lisa

You might want to break up your pitch into paragraphs? It’s quite a dense bulk of text, and you have some interesting things to say, but they get a bit lost in my opinion.

But… I love the mix of food and mysticism. How fabulous! I love to cook, it’s one of my favourite things to, and I like to consider myself quite spiritual, so you’ve hooked me already. And as someone who used to be fluent in Portuguese (I’m a bit rusty now), I completely understand the need to insert Italian words, sometimes there is no translation into English, but it adds a nice ‘flavour’ to the writing.

I’ve read through a number of the chapters, the part that stood out the most was the bit about the Exercise for a Couple, I’m going to have to try this, it’s a brilliant idea! You reminisce times past, and the tales of your Nana’s cooking had my mouth watering. Sounds wonderful. Throughout, you have your Delicious Moments. They’re all nuggets of information. This is the type of book that can be picked up and put down easily, gleaning off a new thought for each day.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the read, thank you.
Lisa

Hi Suzanne, thanks reading both my works on authonomy. Am putting this book in my watchlist for a good read soon!

Hi Jim,
Thanks for your comment and your support. I am curious about your CelticWriter pen name. I am passionate about Celtic history and have spent much time reading Celtic mythology. My work takes me to many Celtic sites throughout Europe. Maybe we have something in common? Best regards, Suzanne

Hi Suzanne, placing your work on my WL - looking forward to reading.

blessings!
jim

Hi Kirk,

Thanks for your comment. It is such a joy to share thoughts with like-minded people. Keep cooking and enjoy the book when you can get it up on to your shelf. Thanks a million. Best regards, Suzanne

You're right. the kitchen is (for me at least) a source of peaceful tranquility. Some of my best ideas comes while I'm cooking, (Ok, the bathroom too sometimes...) but you get the point. I like the concept and will back you soon. (As soon as my shelf is free with this new 24 hour system).
You got 5 new stars too :-)
All the best
Kirk
"How to Steal a Lion"

Dear Lenore,

What a joy to read your comments. My grandmother was also Sicilian so I have the best of the north and south. I love Sicily and feel most at home there. You get it and that is so wonderful! Our culture is so rich in so very many ways! Best regards, Suzanne

This book is a joy, not, in small part, because the author touches my adopted heritage. With a maiden name Piazza and relatives that came from Sicily, not only the Sunday traditions, but the reverence for food is imbedded in my soul, something my German-American husband can not understand. My journey included a trip to Italy, sampling, enjoying, listening, smelling and experiencing not only the food but the culinary atmosphere that defines Italians. But what this author has done goes one step above, by opening the door to everyone, giving them an opportunity to learn, to feel, to allow themselves to understand how connected a way of life and food is for Italians. Bravo.
Lenore
Surviving the Seaweed

Dear Denise,
Thank you for your comment and for you best wishes. I hope that you get a chance to read it.By the way, I am new to all this myself and am trying to figure it all out too, so don't feel alone. All the best, Suzanne

QUOTE] Dear Suzanne

I truly wish you the best of luck with this book of yours. I have not read it all will do so. Just wanted to give you the encouragement....I will rate it when I find out more about this new system

Denise
The Letter

Thank you for your comment. Time is everyone's problem these days but I do hope that you will be able to find the time to enjoy this book. All the best!

Can I say it? This book is absolutely delicious! I can't wait to delve into it further when I have more time =)

L. Anne Carrington, "The Cruiserweight"

Dear Suzanne

I truly wish you the best of luck with this book of yours. I have not read it all will do so. Just wanted to give you the encouragement....I will rate it when I find out more about this new system

Denise
The Letter

This book is a joy, not, in small part, because the author touches my adopted heritage. With a maiden name Piazza and relatives that came from Sicily, not only the Sunday traditions, but the reverence for food is imbedded in my soul, something my German-American husband can not understand. My journey included a trip to Italy, sampling, enjoying, listening, smelling and experiencing not only the food but the culinary atmosphere that defines Italians. But what this author has done goes one step above, by opening the door to everyone, giving them an opportunity to learn, to feel, to allow themselves to understand how connected a way of life and food is for Italians. Bravo.
Lenore
Surviving the Seaweed

You're right. the kitchen is (for me at least) a source of peaceful tranquility. Some of my best ideas comes while I'm cooking, (Ok, the bathroom too sometimes...) but you get the point. I like the concept and will back you soon. (As soon as my shelf is free with this new 24 hour system).
You got 5 new stars too :-)
All the best
Kirk
"How to Steal a Lion"

Hi Suzanne, placing your work on my WL - looking forward to reading.

blessings!
jim

Hi everyone: In checking though my book I noticed that some fonts did not load correctly and spacing did not transfer from my WORD document correctly. Sorry for that. I do not know how to remedy it. All the content is there and that is what really counts...so much for not being an expert with the computer or these various programs. Thanks for your understanding.

Can I say it? This book is absolutely delicious! I can't wait to delve into it further when I have more time =)

L. Anne Carrington, "The Cruiserweight"

Hi Nikos:

Thank you for your comment. Just so you know, there is a recipe that goes with each narrative as well as variations to those recipes, but I was advised to take them out for the benefit of book flow. It is available and can be reincorporated or made into a supplement. Your comment regarding the highlights...well noted. Happy cooking!

A lovely, lovely book. Sensuous, thought provoking and mouthwateringly descriptive.
BUT - Please, please, please include some actual recipes that we mere mortals can attempt.
The balance of food related sensation and human emotion is well maintained and certainly made me eager to try the exercises - if I had the technical ability!
A small niggle, apart from the recipe comment, is that there is really no need to highlight your key words. We can see them in the text - no sledge hammer required.
All in all, a book I would love to see on my bookshelf, with a little more editing. Good Luck

"Thank you for your comment. Yes, the Slow Food movement did begin in Italy. In Italy, food and more importantly the convivality of the table is of the upmost importance and has been since the Etruscans and the Romans."
Yes, that's one of the truths at the heart of the Phileomn and Baucis story

A lovely, lovely book. Sensuous, thought provoking and mouthwateringly descriptive.
BUT - Please, please, please include some actual recipes that we mere mortals can attempt.
The balance of food related sensation and human emotion is well maintained and certainly made me eager to try the exercises - if I had the technical ability!
A small niggle, apart from the recipe comment, is that there is really no need to highlight your key words. We can see them in the text - no sledge hammer required.
All in all, a book I would love to see on my bookshelf, with a little more editing. Good Luck

Thank you for your comment. Yes, the Slow Food movement did begin in Italy. In Italy, food and more importantly the convivality of the table is of the upmost importance and has been since the Etruscans and the Romans.

KW, I always think of the Slow Food movement in association with Ludlow, its home in the UK, but yes, I believe it began in Italy. Food asa a metaphor has a wonderful tradition going back into antiquity - I was particularly reminded though of the wonderful Babette's Feast. And the films of Victor Erice

Thank you for your comments. I feel extremely lucky to live in a country like Italy where creative expression is all around me inspiring me each day and raising my passion for all that is life.

HI SUSZANNE ' DELICIOUS MOMENTS'

YOUR LOVE OF EVERYTHING ITALIAN breaks through in this book like a breath of freshair.
its a delightful book and i like the expression mind body and spirit and the receipe for life and love;
its a romantic book that will do very well in that genre and so nicely written wilth a delicate touch
backed with pleasure
TOM BYE ' FROM HUGS TO KISSESE'
please read some of mine and back if you like it thanks

Thank you so much for your comment. Food touches every human being in some way, therefore it is logical that it would potentially have impact on us as spiritual beings.

Very original. Food as a spiritual metaphor. Backed.

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

Thank you for your comments. Isn't it amazing how food brings us together and how it binds our memories and life experiences?

Suzanne -

Delicious Moments - from stuzzichini - nibbles to wet the appetite - to the succulent nocino - walnut liqueur - food and memories associated with its taste and the company in which it was served transcends pretty much all differences around the world. A passion for food teaches about life and unites us in gratitude. Your enthusiasm is catching and brings fond momories of my own. My mother loved to prepare Italian dishes and I still do, as much as I like the gathering around the table with friends. The book's structure works well, and I love the creative suggestions - like where you travel in your mind's eye to a period in history you are especially attracted to and bring back a secret to share - but only after the desert.

Backed with delight, Pia (Course of Mirrors)

Thank you for your comment. Indeed, learning about different cultures and their foods gives us great insight into the connectedness of the world and its people. Thank you.

Very interesting - I love reading about other cultures and the types of foods indiginous to those people and places. Backed with pleasure.

Liz
The Cheech Room
A Fine Pickle

Thank you!

:) comment to follow :)

Dear Stewart:

It is all a question of how you look at life in general and if you find mindfulness in everything that you do and eat. The mystical significance comes with the lessons you obtain while experiencing a "Delicious Moment" with your family and friends. The food is only a vehicle for creating relationships just as it is a vehicle for fueling our bodies. Yes, I do love food, but for this reason! Eating is something that we share with every other human being in the world and is a means for celebrating important events and cycles in a person's life. Try looking at it from a different perspective. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but viewing things differently sometimes opens the door to new perspectives. Thanks for your comment.

P.S. As a transpersonal psychologist, I am always trying to find means to reach people's awareness through everyday aspects of life. Food certainly is an everyday aspect!

Isn't this just a very long-winded way of saying 'I love food!'? Food is what it is...why attach some mystical significance to the growth cycle of a carrot? Who cares after all as long as it tastes good and doesn't kill us? Nothing wrong with your writing...I just find the whole premise a bit far-fetched.
Good luck
Stewart

Isn't this just a very long-winded way of saying 'I love food!'? Food is what it is...why attach some mystical significance to the growth cycle of a carrot? Who cares after all as long as it tastes good and doesn't kill us? Nothing wrong with your writing...I just find the whole premise a bit far-fetched.
Good luck
Stewart

:) comment to follow - read & commented on 4 days later :)

Thank you so much for your beautiful comments and congrads on your book being reviewed my Harper Collins! Your content fascinates me so much because I am a transpersonal psychologist and and am very interested in ancient world wisdoms (obviously including the Incas). Fabulous! Stay in touch and let me know how things are going on the publishing potential.

This is a very clever and well thought out book on spirituality and nature. You are absolutely right about the kitchen and food because they are important to and play a vital role in our spiritual connections.
Very polished and professional finish and tone to this literary work and i would highly recommend it for publiction.

Best
The Mind Setter

This is a very clever and well thought out book on spirituality and nature. You are absolutely right about the kitchen and food because they are important to and play a vital role in our spiritual connections.
Very polished and professional finish and tone to this literary work and i would highly recommend it for publiction.

Best
The Mind Setter

Very interesting - I love reading about other cultures and the types of foods indiginous to those people and places. Backed with pleasure.

Liz
The Cheech Room
A Fine Pickle

Hi Patrick: To each his own. Not everyone can view the world in the same way. I leave you with a small thought...The food that we eat, its source, its purity and its preparation start to become paramount when we regard it as not just fuel. We begin to regard each food element as nature’s gift of love to nourish not only our bodies, but also our souls. There is a huge connection between nature and food and universal energy. best regards!

I really cannot do this justice because I simply regard food as fuel. Patrick Barrett (Cuthbert-how mean is my valley)

Suzanne -

Delicious Moments - from stuzzichini - nibbles to wet the appetite - to the succulent nocino - walnut liqueur - food and memories associated with its taste and the company in which it was served transcends pretty much all differences around the world. A passion for food teaches about life and unites us in gratitude. Your enthusiasm is catching and brings fond momories of my own. My mother loved to prepare Italian dishes and I still do, as much as I like the gathering around the table with friends. The book's structure works well, and I love the creative suggestions - like where you travel in your mind's eye to a period in history you are especially attracted to and bring back a secret to share - but only after the desert.

Backed with delight, Pia (Course of Mirrors)

Very original. Food as a spiritual metaphor. Backed.

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

HI SUSZANNE ' DELICIOUS MOMENTS'

YOUR LOVE OF EVERYTHING ITALIAN breaks through in this book like a breath of freshair.
its a delightful book and i like the expression mind body and spirit and the receipe for life and love;
its a romantic book that will do very well in that genre and so nicely written wilth a delicate touch
backed with pleasure
TOM BYE ' FROM HUGS TO KISSESE'
please read some of mine and back if you like it thanks

I really cannot do this justice because I simply regard food as fuel. Patrick Barrett (Cuthbert-how mean is my valley)