Interview With Author Tammy Aiken
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Northampton, Massachusetts. I have lived in South Deerfield Massachusetts most of my life before moving to Montague. I love nature I love walking, love horses and love singing my favorite Holiday is Christmas. I am a farm girl hung around on my grandparent’s farm growing up loved everything about farming. I have written 12 books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Kids Gluten Free Christmas Cookbook I was inspired when seeing kids, I know not being able to enjoy their desserts and specially their Holidays. I want to put a smile on their faces.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Must have my water on the right my phone on the left. I do get emotional sometimes when writing my cookbooks knowing I am helping someone to have safe desserts.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Alex Guarnaschelli, I love the way she puts herself out there and she fits right in with everyone. She is a great author and chef.
What are you working on now?
I will always be creating and writing cookbooks.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Any website or platforms, social media.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be careful of the scams there are so many that look so real.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Before my mom passed, she said to me do not ever give up on your cookbooks.
What are you reading now?
Old cookbooks that I have love the older recipes
What’s next for you as a writer?
I will keep publishing my cookbooks and working toward my dream being featured on Food Network.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
My old cookbooks and one of Alex Guarnaschelli cookbooks.
Old cookbooks that I have love the older recipes
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