When introducing readers to your world, how do you show them the tip of the iceberg? Avery and D.C. discuss their tricks for world-building and conveying that world, as well as giving some recommendations of books that do this correctly. Also, a Neopets digression.
Books mentioned:
- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V.E. Schwab
- The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt
- Binti, by Nnedi Okorafor
- The Emperor’s Soul, by Brandon Sanderson
- Barsk: The Elephant’s Graveyard, by Lawrence M. Schoen
- The City We Became, by N.K. Jemisin
- Dune, by Frank Herbert
- Stardust, by Neil Gaiman
Drink Recipe: Modified Iceberg
- 2oz vodka
- .75oz lemon juice
- 1oz simple syrup
- 1 Dash absinthe
- 1 Dash celery or savory bitters (can also use angostura)
- Up to 1/8tsp salt (a little less ideally)
- 2oz Seltzer
- Shake all but seltzer with ice in cocktail shaker
- Pour into highball full of ice
- Top with seltzer and give a quick, small stir
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