Recipes

With the focus slowly shifting towards the food and indulgence of the festive season, this group might be just the space to explore for ideas. Threads on the discussion board include 'Pasta Recipes', 'Beef and Fish Recipes', 'Quick & simple recipes', 'Chicken Recipes' and 'Wanted :: Any Asparagus Recipes and/or Cooking Tips...?' to name a few. There are plenty of links to other online food resources in wall posts and close to 300 mouth-watering images in the gallery.

What's great about this group: Celebrate the art of cooking.

Update (26 October 2023)

As can be expected, there are now numerous Facebook groups for sharing recipes. 

Fans of Charles de Lint!

I visited this group for personal reasons - I am a fan of Charles de Lint's writing - but decided to also include it in this blog. Threads on the discussion board include 'Favourite Book?', 'Newford as a TV series...', 'Favorite Character(s)', 'Favourite short story?', 'Other authors' and 'What was the first CDL book you ever read?' In the gallery, you will find mostly images of book covers, a few photos of Charles de Lint and a little fan art. What's truly interesting, is that you will find  several posts from Charles de Lint's wife on the wall and in the discussion section, including an invitation (with link) to the author's personal Facebook page and an invitation to his annual yard sale.

What's great about this group: An example of what's (still) good about the internet in general and Facebook in particular.

Update (26 October 2023)

I could not find the Facebook group, Fans of Charles de Lint. However, I do know that there is a really awesome community centered around the magic of Charles de Lint's stories and fantasy and folklore in general entitled Mythic Cafe with Charles de Lint & Company. Since it is a private group, you can request access here. Additionally, there is a smaller Facebook group focused on Mapping Charles de Lint's Newford, (which is, of course, the fictional setting of many of his books). This group is also private and access can be requested here.

Aspiring Novelists

With NaNoRiMo (the initiative to write a novel in a month) having just kicked off, here's a group to explore for some support and encouragement. Threads on the discussion board include 'How many words in a novel?', 'What Genre Do You Write In??', 'Books on Writing', 'Titles? How do you decide?', 'Fitting Names for Supernatural/Paranormal Characters', 'Help with story idea' and 'Editing Help needed' to name a few. More feedback continues on the wall. Just beware that you don't get so caught up that your writing falls behind.

What's great about this group: Share the ups and downs of novel writing with people who understand.

Update (26 October 2023)

This Facebook group still exists and has approximately 9,000 members. Go here to visit or join.