Depending on the typeface, I am three or four pages into what I think will be the first chapter, though that could change. I want to set the scene – Franklin, Tennessee, in the 1950s – without droning on. Everyone knows little boys had crew cuts then. Everyone knows girls wore bobby socks. I need to talk about the parts they don’t see. For example, Wonder Bread came out in the late 1920s and the phrase, “Best thing since sliced bread” was born. But not everyone bought sliced bread. The people who couldn’t afford it…Did they make their own? My protagonist’s family had a wood stove. How the heck can you bake bread in a wood stove? People made cornbread. I need to write about cornbread.
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March 12, 2009 · 3 Comments
Categories: my book
Tagged: 1950s, characters, Franklin, poverty
3 responses so far ↓
Mary Huston McLendon // March 18, 2009 at 1:05 am |
Dana texted me that you might like to visit with me about the 1950’s for your book. I look forward to hearing from you.
Dana McLendon // March 17, 2009 at 3:31 am |
My mother grew up in Maury County and is age appropriate to be a resource for you. She lives in Fieldstone. If you want to talk to her, let me know I’ll get you together.
Knight Stivender // March 17, 2009 at 12:55 pm |
Dana,
Thank you! I will call you.