Book Update

**Allifunn** · 08-12-2008, 02:23 PM

My book is finally done and ready for sale! I have a link to the website in my siggy line - www.AlisonCooks.com. Please PM me or email me - Sales@AlisonCooks.com if you are interested in getting a signed copy because you'll need to order directly from me, or buy a copy online and bring to me to sign.

This has been a dream for a while, but with all the business of selling my house, moving here and starting a new job...the book kind of took back seat. It is finally finished, and I am already thinking of my next book!

About The Book
The book is a simple guide to starting up your own kitchen. What products to buy and where to buy them. What to have in the pantry and refrigerator. So many people do not know where to start when creating a culinary environment. This book will help ease them into the process, and will help them embrace the joy of cooking and entertaining. There are many tips in the book to help a new kitchen owner to feel at ease in the kitchen. The recipes included in the book are versatile and fun.

**scooterbug44** · 08-12-2008, 02:25 PM

I love the cover design!!!!

Let us know if it would be easier for us to just buy from there and then have you autograph it!

**Alicia Leonard** · 08-12-2008, 02:29 PM

Congrats!!!!

**sunspotbaby** · 08-12-2008, 02:41 PM

Yay ! I'm thinking I may need this book.

**InletBchDweller** · 08-12-2008, 02:55 PM

I am soooooo proud of you!!

Of course I want an autographed copy.

**Miss Kitty** · 08-12-2008, 03:35 PM

...too wonderful! Congrats...I will be so excited to get one and many more for gifts! How did you ever come up with that great name for the book?

**hnooe** · 08-12-2008, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Allifunn

This has been a dream for a while, but with all the business of selling my house, moving here and starting a new job...the book kind of took back seat. It is finally finished, and I am already thinking of my next book!

Nothing in your life needs to take a "back seat". I believe you can do it all and will do it all in very short order.

DD · 08-12-2008, 05:46 PM

My hero! Put me down for 4 copies.

**kathydwells** · 08-12-2008, 06:10 PM

I would love a copy!!!

I do have one little itty bitty comment allifunn....

"The book is a simple guide to starting up your own kitchen. What products to buy and where to buy them. What to have in the pantry and refrigerator. So many people do not know where to start when creating a culinary enviornment. This book will help ease them into the process, and will help them embrace the joy of cooking and entertaining.There are many tips in the book to help a new kitchen owner to feel at ease in the kitchen. The recipes included in the book are versatile and fun."

Environment is spelled wrong in this paragrah. Forgive me, but I can't help it, I am an editor by nature.

I know you would want to know!!! Good luck, I hope it makes the New York bestseller list!!!!!

**Allifunn** · 08-12-2008, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

...too wonderful! Congrats...I will be so excited to get one and many more for gifts! How did you ever come up with that great name for the book?

I had some help....

The sorority girls voted on the possible names that some special SoWal friends contributed

Originally Posted by hnooe2000

Nothing in your life needs to take a "back seat". I believe you can do it all and will do it all in very short order.

I'm working on it, baby!

Originally Posted by kathydwells

I would love a copy!!!

I do have one little itty bitty comment allifunn....

"The book is a simple guide to starting up your own kitchen. What products to buy and where to buy them. What to have in the pantry and refrigerator. So many people do not know where to start when creating a culinary enviornment. This book will help ease them into the process, and will help them embrace the joy of cooking and entertaining.There are many tips in the book to help a new kitchen owner to feel at ease in the kitchen. The recipes included in the book are versatile and fun."

Environment is spelled wrong in this paragrah. Forgive me, but I can't help it, I am an editor by nature.

I know you would want to know!!! Good luck, I hope it makes the New York bestseller list!!!!!

Oh well...the introduction part of the book points out that I am not always gramatically correct, and that I wrote the book as if I were having a conversation with the reader...sooooo hope you'll forgive my faux paux

I guess spell check was not working that day.....

(just call me RO

)

**Allifunn** · 08-12-2008, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

...too wonderful! Congrats...I will be so excited to get one and many more for gifts! How did you ever come up with that great name for the book?

In your siggy line....I know who that man is!!!!

**rdelong43065** · 08-12-2008, 09:31 PM

I think you should have a "Brunch" book signing.

**kurt** · 08-12-2008, 09:43 PM

It's a wonderful book! Y'all gotta get you one.

**Teresa** · 08-12-2008, 09:54 PM

hey, afunn, I think that misspelling is only on the website - I didn't see it in the book (but may have missed something) - maybe it can be corrected if you can go back and edit your page.

I suggest you write a blog on sowal.com and link to your site! and ask all your many sowal friends for reviews!!!

very exciting!!!

DD · 08-12-2008, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

hey, afunn, I think that misspelling is only on the website - I didn't see it in the book - maybe it can be corrected if you can go back and edit your page.

I suggest you write a blog on sowal.com and link to your site! and ask all your many sowal friends for reviews!!!

very exciting!!!

I'll write one! Great idea, Toots.

**Allifunn** · 08-12-2008, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by rdelong43065

I think you should have a "Brunch" book signing.

Great idea! Will you come?

Originally Posted by Tootsie

hey, afunn, I think that misspelling is only on the website - I didn't see it in the book - maybe it can be corrected if you can go back and edit your page.

I suggest you write a blog on sowal.com and link to your site! and ask all your many sowal friends for reviews!!!

very exciting!!!

Whew...I copied it from one of my documents...i guess I wrote it before I spell checked it! I'll change it on my site!

I need some sisterly help with a blog....

**Mermaid** · 08-12-2008, 10:35 PM

I am so happy for you. How many of us say "...I could write a book..." and yet it never happens. But for you it did!!! I salute your creativity and the hard work that made your book REAL.

**JUL** · 08-12-2008, 11:48 PM

Good for you that is so cool and such a grayt idea for a book!

**Johnrudy** · 08-12-2008, 11:53 PM

cp · 08-13-2008, 01:34 AM

This is exceptional!!!! Can't wait to get one!

**goofer44** · 08-13-2008, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by rdelong43065

I think you should have a "Brunch" book signing.

Seriously....have a book signing Sunday morning Labor Day Weekend at Red Bar or Fire or wherever. Get a hundred copies of the book to sell and sign and go for it !!!

**Miss Kitty** · 08-13-2008, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by goofer44

Seriously....have a book signing Sunday morning Labor Day Weekend at Red Bar or Fire or wherever. Get a hundred copies of the book to sell and sign and go for it !!!

Love this idea...Afunn, do it, even though I can't attend!

BTW...I have always wondered what your abbreviated name should be and I just figured it out...Alf!!!!

**Allifunn** · 08-13-2008, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

Love this idea...Afunn, do it, even though I can't attend!

BTW...I have always wondered what your abbreviated name should be and I just figured it out...Alf!!!!

Originally Posted by goofer44

Seriously....have a book signing Sunday morning Labor Day Weekend at Red Bar or Fire or wherever. Get a hundred copies of the book to sell and sign and go for it !!!

I'd have to clear it, of course.....will you be in town?

**Miss Kitty** · 08-13-2008, 07:19 AM

Hey, Alf! Are you selling anywhere, locally?

**Allifunn** · 08-13-2008, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

Hey, Alf! Are you selling anywhere, locally?

I'll let you know about this one

FOOD for thought

**DuneAHH** · 08-13-2008, 07:39 AM

Gullfriend... YOU ROCK!! You're such an inspiration.

And YES I want an autographed copy!

**Teresa** · 08-13-2008, 09:11 AM

well, I have a copy here and I'm reading it now. It definitely provides an easy to follow guide for anyone to equip a kitchen and pantry. for those who are already equipped and experienced in the kitchen, there are still some excellent ideas for organizing, etc. but best of all for you experienced cooks - there are some really really wonderful, mostly easy to prepare, recipes.

such as that easy but sinfully delicious vidalia onion & cheese hot casserole/dip. I've only had this a few times at parties and its always such a huge hit, but I've never made it, never had the recipe. guess what - its about the easiest thing you can make!!! just a tiny morsel to get your mouth watering for what is inside the book.

bon appetit!

**Miss Kitty** · 08-13-2008, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

well, I have a copy here and I'm reading it now. It definitely provides an easy to follow guide for anyone to equip a kitchen and pantry. for those who are already equipped and experienced in the kitchen, there are still some excellent ideas for organizing, etc. but best of all for you experienced cooks - there are some really really wonderful, mostly easy to prepare, recipes.

such as that easy but sinfully delicious vidalia onion & cheese hot casserole/dip. I've only had this a few times at parties and its always such a huge hit, but I've never made it, never had the recipe. guess what - its about the easiest thing you can make!!! just a tiny morsel to get your mouth watering for what is inside the book.

bon appetit!

EEE Gads (?), will this book actually have me cooking again? I was planning on reading it and then passing it on to the Mr.

**bluemtnrunner** · 08-13-2008, 03:15 PM

I'll buy the book. Anyone who can spell Faux Paux probably has a lot of worthwhile information that I need!!!

Congratulations!

**Johnrudy** · 08-13-2008, 04:29 PM

ooooooo, I bet it has that fabulous Cornbread Salad recipe!

**Franny** · 08-13-2008, 04:55 PM

Oh Ali!!!

Congrats gullfriend!!

I need two signed copies please for my newly graduated niece and nephew....purrfect gifts!!

**Allifunn** · 08-13-2008, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

EEE Gads (?), will this book actually have me cooking again? I was planning on reading it and then passing it on to the Mr.

You never know!

Originally Posted by bluemtnrunner

I'll buy the book. Anyone who can spell Faux Paux probably has a lot of worthwhile information that I need!!!

Congratulations!

Thanks Girl!!!

Originally Posted by Johnrudy

ooooooo, I bet it has that fabulous Cornbread Salad recipe!

Yep, and lots more where that came from...many of the favorite recipes of the sorority girls!

**audie** · 08-14-2008, 06:51 AM

good for you - i am so proud of you !!!! i'll be picking up my signed copy in november

**TooFarTampa** · 08-14-2008, 07:30 AM

Have you seen my siggy line? You know I need one of these.

Congrats!!

**SWGB** · 08-15-2008, 11:19 AM

Congrats, will be picking up several copies. Which works better for you, direct from you or order online?

**Mango** · 08-15-2008, 05:05 PM

Congrats!

You know I want a few copies. I need one autographed so I can give it to my MANgo's nephews fiance, for their wedding. She can't boil water.

**Minnie** · 08-15-2008, 05:19 PM

Great idea about a wedding gift, my niece got married last weekend and is in the Greek Isles for the honeymoon, lucky girl, and I will definitely want a couple.

I will give them to the unwedded ones too, maybe a well set up kitchen will be the necessary lure for a future hubby.

Love the colorful cover.

**Allifunn** · 08-15-2008, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by sowalgayboi

Congrats, will be picking up several copies. Which works better for you, direct from you or order online?

Direct from me

Originally Posted by Minnie

Great idea about a wedding gift, my niece got married last weekend and is in the Greek Isles for the honeymoon, lucky girl, and I will definitely want a couple.

I will give them to the unwedded ones too, maybe a well set up kitchen will be the necessary lure for a future hubby.

Love the colorful cover.

Greek Isles.....

MAybe one day I can visit Greece again!

Originally Posted by Mango

Congrats!

You know I want a few copies. I need one autographed so I can give it to my MANgo's nephews fiance, for their wedding. She can't boil water.