Meg and I met as colleagues once I was dwelling the 9-5 company life in advertising and copywriting. She is one essentially the most proficient and artistic folks I do know, and one of many first folks I introduced on to contribute to the Whimsy Soul.
What I love most about her is how multi-faceted she is. From creating enjoyable (and scrumptious!) fandom cocktails and discussing the most recent in meals media on Pod Appétit to engaged on her vampire novel – I’m excited for her to share extra about herself and a few recommendation on exploring your personal inventive outlet.
Q&A: Whimsy Author Meg Mezeske On Creativity & Exploring New Pursuits (+ Recommendation For Getting Began On Your Personal Inventive Outlet)
I really like this Q&A sequence as a result of we get to share extra in regards to the Whimsy Soul crew, however what I really like about Meg’s Q&A is it discusses how you can take your inventive outlet to the subsequent degree much like how the Whimsy Soul began, a passion turned full time enterprise!
Hello Meg!! I do know you’ve been round some time, however are you able to do a fast introduction?
Hello! I’m Whimsy Soul’s resident mixologist and “Pop Tradition Queen.” I’ve spent most of my profession as a advertising copywriter and content material author, however what I actually get pleasure from writing is fiction. I’m additionally a foodie, a podcaster, and a little bit of a geek.
We love Pod Appétit! Are you able to inform us extra about it? What impressed you to start out podcasting? How did you get began?
Pod Appétit began out as a fancast for the Bon Appétit YouTube channel earlier than it blew up in 2020 (if you recognize, you recognize). My co-hosts and I, who vary from novice to professional dwelling cooks, pivoted to speaking about all sorts of meals media, like Chef and the Nice British Bake Off.
I used to be launched to podcasts in 2010 following an eye fixed harm and surgical procedures that saved me bedridden for months—I needed to combat off boredom with audio leisure solely! I fell in love with NPR’s Pop Tradition Completely satisfied Hour and was impressed to start out my first podcast, Indoorswomen, about geek popular culture (which ought to come as no shock to anybody who’s seen my fandom cocktails).
You’re so proficient! A podcaster and PUBLISHED writer. Inform us your books, the place we will learn them, and any recommendation you will have for somebody who needs to get began on a inventive journey!
My first novel, RED TEA, is a homicide thriller set in Japan, and yow will discover it wherever books are bought (I particularly suggest ordering by means of your native bookstore). My new novel is about vampires—who doesn’t love vampires?! I’m at the moment querying literary brokers to signify my work, however you’ll be among the many first to know when it’s printed!
My recommendation is to work in your inventive mission EVERY DAY, even when it’s just for a couple of minutes. I wrote nearly all of Pink Tea this manner, following the “Seinfeld Technique” (aka “Don’t Break the Chain”).
Okay, so that you describe your self as a dilettante. Gained’t lie, I needed to Google the that means, BUT are you able to inform us extra about why you employ it to explain your self?
I name myself a dilettante as a result of it’s a sillier/fancier strategy to say that I’ve an informal curiosity in lots of topics and expertise with out being significantly good at or dedicated to any of them 😉
Principally, I’m a dabbler! I’ve explored illustration, beekeeping, endurance swimming, ukulele, ghost searching, costuming, gardening, ballet… the listing goes on and on. I guess many Whimsy Soul readers can relate to this, too, as a result of we’re inquisitive about new experiences.
Now, if you happen to don’t know. Meg creates bomb cocktail recipes. So, do you will have one tip to degree up at-home cocktails?
My prime tip is to make use of freshly squeezed juice. That’s it! So many in style cocktail recipes name for lemon or lime juice, and because it’s a significant element of the drink, juice from a can or bottle merely received’t do.
For extra superior mixologists, my tip is to experiment with making your personal infused alcohol and infused easy syrup. It’s a comparatively straightforward means so as to add plenty of taste to your drinks.
Talking of cocktails, the Pink Sakura is certainly one of my faves since you speak about your time in Japan! What was your favourite place to go to in Japan that the vacationers all miss out on?
Many vacationers go to Japan throughout springtime to see the cherry blossoms, however I believe winter could also be the perfect season to go to. Listed here are a number of wintry actions and points of interest that vacationers would possibly miss out on:
- The Sapporo Snow Competition: This week-long occasion showcases breathtaking snow and ice sculptures, many reaching over 50 toes tall!
- Mount Zaō: Right here you’ll discover Okama Crater Lake, additionally referred to as the “5-Coloured Lake” on account of its altering water, and the beautiful “snow monsters” of Zaō (featured in my novel Pink Tea).
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: See wild monkeys bathing in pure sizzling springs! This park additionally neighbors a number of onsen (sizzling springs) resorts, and if you happen to haven’t taken a dip in an onsen on a snowy winter day, you haven’t lived.
Including winter in Japan to my bucket listing! Now time for some speedy fireplace questions!
We gotta begin with a cocktail, clearly!
Go-to cocktail?
Gin and tonic
Enjoyable reality about your cats.
Emmett and Marty are named after… (guess within the feedback!) 🐱
Disneyland or Disney World?
Disneyland
Primarily based on the above reply, favourite journey?
Pirates of the Caribbean 🏴☠️
Big thanks to Meg for taking the trip of her busy schedule to share with out readers! I hope you’re feeling impressed as I’m. Inform us what you’re keen about within the feedback!
