Meet Tammy Wills
Tammy Wills from Aiken is not just an author but a true advocate for people living with celiac disease. With a heart full of empathy and a passion for helping others, Tammy has dedicated her writing career to showing that having celiac disease is not the end of your food journey but the beginning of a healthier and more creative one.
To date, she has written twelve cookbooks, each crafted with love, purpose, and a deep desire to make life sweeter and safer for those who need gluten-free recipes.
What Inspires Tammy’s Work
Tammy’s greatest inspiration comes from children who live with celiac disease. She is moved by their courage and determination to enjoy life despite dietary restrictions. Every time she develops a new recipe, she thinks about these kids about giving them safe, delicious desserts that bring joy back to the table.
“The more I create, the more inspired I become,” she says, highlighting her ever-growing passion for helping others through her culinary creations.
Writing Habits and Personal Touches
When Tammy writes, she has a few habits that keep her focused and centered. Her water always sits to the right, and her phone rests to the left. These small details help create her personal writing rhythm.
She admits that emotions often find their way into her work. Knowing that her recipes can bring comfort and safety to someone struggling with celiac disease makes the process deeply meaningful.
Influences and Inspirations
Among the chefs and authors who inspire Tammy, Alex Guarnaschelli stands out. Tammy admires Alex for her authenticity, humility, and ability to connect with everyone she meets.
Current Projects
Tammy is currently working on a new gluten-free cookbook that goes beyond recipes. This upcoming book will include essential information about safe ingredients, tips for avoiding cross-contamination, and guidance for living a gluten-free lifestyle.
She’s also developing her own line of gluten-free condiments such as barbecue sauce and mayonnaise further proof of her dedication to innovation in gluten-free cooking.
Promoting Her Books
When it comes to promoting her cookbooks, Tammy relies primarily on word of mouth. “It’s faster and more personal,” she explains. Social media also plays a role in sharing her message with a wider audience, but she believes genuine recommendations remain the most powerful marketing tool.
Advice for New Authors
Tammy offers a word of caution to aspiring authors: be vigilant about scams. “Some of them look very real,” she warns. She recommends doing research and visiting reputable websites that provide lists of known scams in the publishing industry.
The Best Advice She Ever Received
Before her mother passed away, she gave Tammy the piece of advice that has stayed with her ever since: “Never give up on your cookbooks.” That sentence continues to guide Tammy in every creative endeavor she undertakes.
What She’s Reading
Right now, Tammy enjoys revisiting her earlier cookbooks while also diving into one of Alex Guarnaschelli’s culinary works for fresh inspiration and ideas.
What’s Next for Tammy Wills
Tammy dreams big. Her next goals include launching her own cooking show and perhaps even making an appearance on Food Network. Of course, she’ll continue doing what she loves most creating cookbooks that make gluten-free living easier, safer, and more delicious.
Books She Would Take to a Desert Island
If stranded on a desert island, Tammy would choose her Bible, her old cookbooks, and a versatile island-friendly cookbook to help her make the most of whatever ingredients she could find.
Connect with Tammy Wills
- Amazon Author Page: Tammy Wills (Aiken) on Amazon
- Facebook: Tammy Wills on Facebook
- Twitter: Tammy Wills on Twitter
