Jan - Molly Ockett Middle School (TBA)
Jan 11th - Seacoast Mother-Daughter Book Group
Jan 19th - Spofford School
Jan 23rd - WBZ 1030 Radio - Jordan Rich Show
Jan - Greater Hartford CT Celiac support group (TBA)
Jan 30th - River Run Bookstore (Portsmouth, NH) Reading and Signing at 2pm!
Feb 1 - Bagnall School
Feb 21 to March 1 - Touring Arizona!
March 4th - G.A.R. Memorial Library Panel "How to Get Published"
Winter Int'l BLOG TOUR continues......
Please feel free to contact me about an author visit!
elizabethatkinson2@gmail.com
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
www.eXaminer.com GFree INTERVIEW
Original Format: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-20151-Manchester-Gluten-Free-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Interview-with-Elizabeth-Atkinson-Author-of-GLEE--An-Easy-Guide-to-Gluten-Free-Independence
(by: KIM HOPKINS)
INTERVIEW with Elizabeth Atkinson, author of:
GLEE: An Easy Guide to Gluten Free Independence
Q: What is your background? How did you get involved in developing a book about living with celiac disease?
A: I write novels for tweens, but have a background in freelance writing. My daughter was diagnosed with CD at the end of her junior year. She was very worried about leaving for college in the coming year and surviving on her own, so I wrote a concise survival guide for her. It turned out to be a great book for anyone newly diagnosed.
Q: How did you come up with the concept for GLEE?
A: When I searched around for a very basic, user-friendly GF survival guide for someone newly diagnosed, I only came up with "Gluten-Free for Dummies" by Danna Korn. It's an excellent resource, but still pretty lengthy. I wanted something much more concise and pocket-size.
Q: How did you decide on the title GLEE for your book?
A: Since I'm a writer I'm always creating and redesigning words and concepts. The first thing that came to mind with the "gluten-free" diagnosis was "What an unappealing word!" To me it sounded like food had glue it in! Anyway, I immediately shortened it to GLEE (GL for "Gl"uten and EE for Fr"ee"). so in our house we call gluten-free food "Glee" food. It's also a hopeful word, describing her new energy, health, and outlook on life!
Q: What is the most useful advice you have for people new to the gluten free lifestyle?
A: Besides reading my guide which has everything you need to know when newly diagnosed including food advice, food lists, travel, online resources? : ) I would say don't panic and take it one day at a time. The first most drastic thing you have to do immediately is cut out those wheat-filled carbs, so make a big pot of brown rice. You can add anything fresh to rice like veggies, cheese, fresh meats, nuts, tomato sauce, etc and have a meal. Then you must get a basic list of what you cannot eat either from a book or online. Then give yourself lots of time to do that first grocery shopping! And luckily today, almost all mainstream grocery stores carry gluten-free food - just ask at the desk. (And get used to asking a lot!)
Q: What are some of your family's favorite gluten free foods?
A: My daughter loves baked treats like cookies, brownies and muffins. I pretty much follow the usual recipe substituting store-bought GF flour for regular flour. The rest of the ingredients (like cocoa, chocolate chips, butter, etc) are usually GF. As far as packaged foods we love Against the Grain Gourmet Rolls, Bagels and Baguettes. Amy's Rice Crust pizza is our favorite GF frozen pizza, but there are many good ones. These days we rarely buy the packaged GF foods and cook fresh as often as we can making the correct GF substitutes when necessary.
Q: Can you share something about what you are currently working on?
A: I am going through the editing process with my editor right now for my next tween novel, "I, EMMA FREKE," which will be in bookstores Sept 2010! You can learn more about Elizabeth Atkinson by visiting her website and blog here.
(by: KIM HOPKINS)
INTERVIEW with Elizabeth Atkinson, author of:
GLEE: An Easy Guide to Gluten Free Independence
Q: What is your background? How did you get involved in developing a book about living with celiac disease?
A: I write novels for tweens, but have a background in freelance writing. My daughter was diagnosed with CD at the end of her junior year. She was very worried about leaving for college in the coming year and surviving on her own, so I wrote a concise survival guide for her. It turned out to be a great book for anyone newly diagnosed.
Q: How did you come up with the concept for GLEE?
A: When I searched around for a very basic, user-friendly GF survival guide for someone newly diagnosed, I only came up with "Gluten-Free for Dummies" by Danna Korn. It's an excellent resource, but still pretty lengthy. I wanted something much more concise and pocket-size.
Q: How did you decide on the title GLEE for your book?
A: Since I'm a writer I'm always creating and redesigning words and concepts. The first thing that came to mind with the "gluten-free" diagnosis was "What an unappealing word!" To me it sounded like food had glue it in! Anyway, I immediately shortened it to GLEE (GL for "Gl"uten and EE for Fr"ee"). so in our house we call gluten-free food "Glee" food. It's also a hopeful word, describing her new energy, health, and outlook on life!
Q: What is the most useful advice you have for people new to the gluten free lifestyle?
A: Besides reading my guide which has everything you need to know when newly diagnosed including food advice, food lists, travel, online resources? : ) I would say don't panic and take it one day at a time. The first most drastic thing you have to do immediately is cut out those wheat-filled carbs, so make a big pot of brown rice. You can add anything fresh to rice like veggies, cheese, fresh meats, nuts, tomato sauce, etc and have a meal. Then you must get a basic list of what you cannot eat either from a book or online. Then give yourself lots of time to do that first grocery shopping! And luckily today, almost all mainstream grocery stores carry gluten-free food - just ask at the desk. (And get used to asking a lot!)
Q: What are some of your family's favorite gluten free foods?
A: My daughter loves baked treats like cookies, brownies and muffins. I pretty much follow the usual recipe substituting store-bought GF flour for regular flour. The rest of the ingredients (like cocoa, chocolate chips, butter, etc) are usually GF. As far as packaged foods we love Against the Grain Gourmet Rolls, Bagels and Baguettes. Amy's Rice Crust pizza is our favorite GF frozen pizza, but there are many good ones. These days we rarely buy the packaged GF foods and cook fresh as often as we can making the correct GF substitutes when necessary.
Q: Can you share something about what you are currently working on?
A: I am going through the editing process with my editor right now for my next tween novel, "I, EMMA FREKE," which will be in bookstores Sept 2010! You can learn more about Elizabeth Atkinson by visiting her website and blog here.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
GLEE! Updates
* Book signing (above) in Newburyport went well - the Book Rack sold all copies but 3!* Next book signing in Bridgton, Maine May 24th (1pm) at Morning Dew Natural Foods
* Invited to speak soon at Over 55 Community Center and two libraries!
* GLEE! now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and distributed to bookstores/libraries by Ingram Books
* Article: http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_120230258.html
* Find me tweeting at www.twitter.com/glutenfreeGLEE
Thursday, April 23, 2009
THE BOOK RACK
of Newburyport
invites you to the release of
GLEE!
An Easy Guide to Gluten-Free Independence
invites you to the release of
GLEE!
An Easy Guide to Gluten-Free Independence
by local author: ELIZABETH ATKINSON
Saturday May 2nd at 7:00 PM
"From its name to the information it offers, GLEE! is overflowing with "gleeful" advice!”
—DANNA KORN (Living Gluten-Free for Dummies, Kids with Celiac Disease, and founder of R.O.C.K. - Raising our Celiac Kids)
"Easy-to-read straight forward guide complete with personal anecdotes from the author.”
—TRICIA THOMPSON, MS, RD (The Gluten-Free Nutrition Guide and co-author of CIG to Gluten-Free Eating)
Complimentary Gluten-Free Refreshments!
52 State Street Newburyport, MA 978.462.8615
~:~:~:~
ORDER TODAY thru publisher http://www.clanthompson.com/
DISTRIBUTED to bookstores by Ingram
Available online from AMAZON/B&N June 1, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Gluten-Free Tip: Book Reviews for GLEE!
Reviews are coming in for GLEE! An Easy Guide to Gluten-Free Independence:
(Release Date: March 21, 2009 from Clan Thompson LLC www.clanthompson.com)
“From its name to the information it offers, GLEE is overflowing with “gleeful” advice for young adults. Leaving the house can be a tough time for ANYONE – but toss on top of that the added stress of maintaining a strict gluten-free lifestyle, and it can be downright overwhelming. GLEE is an upbeat, optimistic guide that helps young adults live a gluten-free lifestyle in a manner that they will revel, not rebel. Knowledge is power, and this book arms young adults with everything they need to be strong and confident in the gluten-free lifestyle.”
-DANNA KORN-
(Release Date: March 21, 2009 from Clan Thompson LLC www.clanthompson.com)
“From its name to the information it offers, GLEE is overflowing with “gleeful” advice for young adults. Leaving the house can be a tough time for ANYONE – but toss on top of that the added stress of maintaining a strict gluten-free lifestyle, and it can be downright overwhelming. GLEE is an upbeat, optimistic guide that helps young adults live a gluten-free lifestyle in a manner that they will revel, not rebel. Knowledge is power, and this book arms young adults with everything they need to be strong and confident in the gluten-free lifestyle.”
-DANNA KORN-
(author of Living Gluten-Free for Dummies, Gluten-Free Cooking for Dummies, Kids with Celiac Disease, Wheat-Free, Worry-Free, and Founder of R.O.C.K. Raising Our Celiac Kids)
"An easy-to-read straight forward guide complete with personal anecdotes from the author. Just what your gluten-free child needs as they leave the nest. Consider two copies—one to send off with your child and the other to keep at home when he or she calls with questions."
-TRICIA THOMPSON, MS, RD-
(author of The Gluten-Free Nutrition Guide and co-author of Complete Idiot’s Guide to Gluten-Free Eating)
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