I miss baking. And I miss posting about baking. But, like any newborn, my upcoming culinary memoir, Gluten for Punishment, has been demanding all of my attention.
Where we are:
We’re just two days away from the official launch! The ebook is live, and both the print and digital versions are available for preorder at Barnes & Noble and Amazon—and soon, Apple Books, too.
Who’s with us:
Several local indie bookstores have already said yes to carrying the book (with more on the way!) I am grateful they’re giving me a shot:
Diesel, A Bookstore (Santa Monica)
Skylight Books (Los Feliz)
Kitchen Lingo Books (Long Beach)
Where we’re going:
The first round of signing events is booked, and I’ll be popping up across Southern California in the coming weeks. If you’re local, I’d love to see you at one of them.
What’s happened along the way:
This whole publishing journey hasn’t been without its hiccups. A poorly-timed proofread led to a full book re-layout (read: money and three lost weeks). A few typos managed to sneak past my eagle eye and into the printed version. And my dream bookstore—the one just down the road—ghosted me.
Worth every penny: A developmental editor (Cherie) and book marketing consultant (Kristin)
Could’ve skipped: A paid beta reader and Netgalley.
I’ve also been plagued by a new sensation: Anxiety. Turns out, sending a raw, unflinching, and deeply personal look at the most private recesses of my life out into the world to be dissected and judged is…terrifying. Add in the never-ending list of tasks that come with independently publishing a book, and, well, it’s been a ride.
It’s been long. It’s been bumpy. It’s been full of learning. But I’m nearly there—and I’m so thankful to all of you who’ve stuck with me through it.
And now? I can’t wait to get back into the kitchen. Very, very soon.
