Thursday, December 31, 2009

wants you to click the below link, bookmark the page & remember to listen to me on Women's Voices Radio - Monday 1/4/10: http://is.gd/5IlOf.
Check my Gluten-Free contest page right away for our MOST explosive giveaway ever! Unlimited entries are ok! Don't miss:http://is.gd/5Ilpi

Tina Turbin featured on Women's Voices Radio - KZYX & Z

Tina Turbin featured on Women's Voices, Monday January 4th, 7pm PST/10 pm EST on KZYX& Z

Join Blake More as she interviews author Tina Turbin on gluten allergies and sensitivities, celiac disease, dietary awareness and nutrition.

This edition of Women's Voices will engage those who are interested in health and nutrition, including parents with allergy-prone children. Author, researcher and writer, Tina Turbin became extremely interested in celiac disease and gluten issues many years ago while battling her own health problems. Tina's research led her to writing about these topics, leading to her extensive interviews, and revelations in this field. She has since become a passionate and tireless supporter to raise awareness of these issues, dedicating herself to diligent widespread activism as a way to improve the quality of life and health for others, and working closely with such reputable organizations as Dr. Peter Green’s Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center, Pamela’s Products (purveyor of quality gluten-free products) and Whole Foods Market.


KZYX&Z 90.7fm, Philo, 88.1 fm Fort Bragg, and 91.5fm Willits and on the web www.kzyx.org.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

is so excited that 2 days from now will mark the start of one of my MOST exciting giveaways ever. Multiple entries are accepted! Be ready!
Read the true story of a mom-to-be & her discovery and journey thru the world of celiac and gluten-free. A great read! http://is.gd/5Gxm5

This Proves to be the Biggest FREE Giveaway Yet!

Happy 2010 to everyone!

And to start the new year off right, I'm thrilled that we'll be having a special surprise contest giveaway from a VERY well known gluten-free company, highly regarded in the GF/autism community.

Details will be announced on 1/1/10 at http://TinaTurbin.com. Multiple entries are allowed. This is very exciting!
would love for your child's educational experience to be a pleasant one. How can you make that happen? Read here: http://is.gd/5Gxhl
Special surprise contest giveaway from a VERY well known gluten-free company - to be announced on http://TinaTurbin.com on 1/1/10!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

We'll be starting 2010 off with a bang and celebrating Dragon Appreciation Day on Jan 16! Already have your copy of Danny the Dragon?
is soooooo excited about next month's Gluten-Free giveaway - you will want to enter the giveaway multiple times! http://GlutenFreeHelp.info

Saturday, December 26, 2009

is sharing a secret on how to capture the vision of your children's story and make it come to life through illustrations! http://is.gd/5CbcY
Are you an involved parent?Perhaps in 2010 you want to increase your level of involvement with your child? Here's my tips:http://is.gd/5Cb4c

Time with Family - the Essence of the Holidays

Time spent with your children and family is of utmost importance during the holidays, and it is time well spent at other times of the year too. Do you know the benefits of being an "involved" parent? Have you read my tips on how to REALLY be involved with your children? http://is.gd/5Cb4c

Thursday, December 24, 2009

I hope that you have a wonderful holiday and a successful 2010! I'm happy to be connected to each and every one of you!
wants to wish everyone a wonderful holiday and a successful 2010! I'm happy to be connected to each and every one of you!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

is excited about the holidays and the wonderful prospect of the new year!
Did you know that we're giving away free Danny the Dragon promotional materials!!? Holiday special ends in a few days: http://is.gd/5yCFG

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

is happy to share tried and true tips for getting your child interested and excited about going to the library. Read: http://is.gd/5xL6l
Help Save the World - wonderful website that I joined! Can you please visit my profile and leave a comment? http://is.gd/5xLsO Thank you!

My Children's Book is Really Picking up Speed!

I have to say thank you to my publisher Imagination Publishing Group. They did an amazing job of supplying the recent demand for Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy books - just in time before Christmas arrived! Well done!

With the large influx of orders, foreign rights negotiations, awards for the book, the fact that I'm working on more stories and everything else that is happening, we're predicting that 2010 will be an incredible year for Danny the Dragon! Stay tuned...
I'm in the process of testing out 5 different products from various gluten-free companies. Wait'll you see the new recipes that I drum up!
is staying very busy tending to holiday demands and book orders and much more despite my assistant being off for 2 weeks!

Friday, December 18, 2009

is looking forward to the next Pamela's Products inspired cupcake party. Check out the recent blog article: http://is.gd/5sOLz
What do Nature's Food Patch of Clearwater, Tina Turbin and Pamela's Products have in common? Check it out: http://is.gd/5sOLz
is sharing a terrific carrot cake recipe. Guests will be surprised to learn that it's gluten-free yet quite delicious! http://is.gd/5sCw7
is happy to be part of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness's team of "celiac bloggers". This keeps me very busy!http://is.gd/5sCjC

Thursday, December 17, 2009

wants to know if you've ever tried chicken cooked with a cherry/chocolate sauce?? Believe it or not it's delicious! http://is.gd/5rICC
Find out the Liz Lovely contest winner here, get new recipes & check out the scrumptious gluten-free photos on Facebook: http://is.gd/5rICC

New York Times Features an Article About Celiac

Raising celiac awareness is a subject that I'm very passionate about, so how wonderful it was for me to find that the New York Times is also calling attention to this important topic.

This well-written, revelatory article about the "under-diagnosing" of celiac can be read at the following link: http://is.gd/5qr8h
found a great website for creating your own delicious and nutritious protein bar.Great alternative to a box of chocolate! http://is.gd/5rvbK
Build your own protein bar! This could be a fun and unique gift idea or something delicious for yourself. Details here: http://is.gd/5rvbK

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Tremendous Growth for Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy!

You can find my children's book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy at MANY new bookstores! We're experiencing tremendous growth. Here's some of our newcomers: Corner Bookstore in GA, Classic Book Shop in West Palm Beach, FL, Dog Ear Books in GA, Hooked on Books in Islamorada, FL and also Lincoln's Loft in Kentucky! Be sure to support these stores if you happen to be in the area. Thanks!
excited that we have yet another bookstore that is carrying Danny the Dragon products: Lincoln's Loft in Kentucky!
is crossing my fingers that I win the Liz Lovely recipe contest. In the meantime, check out the fotos of my GF muffins! http://is.gd/5p2er
Special limited time FREE offer with the purchase of your copy of my book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy! http://is.gd/5qgeX

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

is in contact with a variety of agents from many countries around the globe! We're gearing up to launch Danny the Dragon on a global scale!
My lovely Danny the Dragon is now available at these fine bookstores! Corner Bookstore - GA, Classic Book Shop - FL & Dog Ear Books - GA…
found a great resource for verifying the shelf life of food. Use this and eliminate the unnecessary waste of your food! http://is.gd/5oN2L

Wonderful Holiday Gift Idea - a Cookie Kit!

I've adapted a recipe for holiday cookies (originally by Elana Amsterdam), which you can use to make a terrific "cookie kit" to be given away as holiday gifts. Very special, unique and economical gift idea! http://is.gd/5oNk6
Want some nifty ideas for what to do with your leftovers (if you don't want to eat the leftovers that is)? Click here: http://is.gd/5oMXs

Monday, December 14, 2009

be sure to visit my site & enter Dec contest to win an Anthropology apron:http://is.gd/588n4. Last winner: "Wow, I love my beautiful apron!"
Visit my Gluten-Free site & enter Dec contest to win an Anthropology apron:http://is.gd/588n4. Last winner:"Wow, I love my beautiful apron!"
shared delicious holiday recipe ideas on Thrive in Balance radio this morning - listen here: http://is.gd/5nk4f
Wonderful gluten-free, holiday recipes were shared today on Thrive in Balance radio. Listen here: http://is.gd/5nk4f

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Correction - radio show will be Monday 12/14 at noon EST - thank you! http://is.gd/4YUlj
hopes you will listen and/or call in during my radio interview - Mon 12/14 Noon EST, on the topic of gluten-free meals. http://is.gd/4YUlj
Listen to Tina on the radio, sharing valuable advice about gluten-free meals, whether dining out or in 12/12 Noon EST, http://is.gd/4YUlj

Saturday, December 12, 2009

is leaving soon for the Tampa Bay Celiacs meeting; guests are going to LOVE these samples from Pamela’s, BioK, JK Gourmet & Can Do Kid!
REMINDER: I'll be live on the radio TODAY 12 EST, speaking to 20 million+ parents, on how to inspire healthy families! http://is.gd/5jVGh

Friday, December 11, 2009

have you tried any of my recipes lately? Flourless choc cake, macaroons and more! Holiday baking ideas here: http://GlutenFreeHelp.info

Heartfelt Words from My Illustrator

I just had to share these wonderful words from my illustrator Aija Jasuna (she illustrated my children’s book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy) on our working relationship together:

“Hi Tina, That's the thing! Every character that is created by the artist and author is teamwork, WE are a team!” Love, Aija
Tina Turbin will be on the radio at Noon EST on 12/12, addressing 20 million+ parents, on how to inspire a healthy family!http://is.gd/5jVGh
A 4-yr old stated: “did you know that dinosaurs don’t have boots?” A minute later he said, “not like Danny the Dragon; he does have boots.”

?Only a Mom Could Understand How Important That is?

Victoria Cunningham wrote the following about Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy:

“Your book is wonderful. Congratulations! It's a great story about listening and trust and family. I like how you incorporate ‘helping’ with the dishes, etc. Only a mom could understand how important that is. I love the colorful illustrations; my daughters love it.
Thanks for the read!

Victoria Cunningham (jewelry designer)
will be on the radio 12/12, speaking to a 20 million+ audience of parents, on nspiring and motivating a healthy family! http://is.gd/5jVGh

Thursday, December 10, 2009

would really love it if you could visit my Amazon page and leave your positive review about my Danny the Dragon: http://is.gd/5fn1M Thanks!
Do you have an Amazon account? Please login and leave a review about my book Danny the Dragon: http://is.gd/5fn1M Thank you!!
is thankful to everyone for all of the help and referrals to foreign rights agents. Thank you so much!

Dr. Oz, Peter Green and Elizabeth Hasselbeck Expose the Celiac Epidemic

The Dr. Oz Show is airing today all over the USA. The discussion will be on the topics of celiac disease and the gluten-free diet (as many of you know, these are issues that I'm very passionate about) with special guest speakers Dr Peter Green and Elizabeth Hasselbeck. Details on the show can be found here: http://is.gd/5ir7f
Holiday baking should be fun and delicious and gluten-free if you desire. Read my tried and true tips on this topic: http://is.gd/5ityA

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

New & delicious GF recipes are available at http://GlutenFreeHelp.info – I'll be sharing them at the Tampa Bay Celiacs meeting this Sat!
is excited about the Tampa Bay Celiacs meeting on 12/12; I'll be sharing samples from Pamela’s, BioK & JK Gourmet & my home-made GF cookies!

How do you Maintain a Balance in Your Life and Thrive at the Same Time?

I'm thrilled to share that for the next 6 months, I have a regular once-monthly guest spot on the wonderfully delightful and informative radio show "Thrive in Balance" (you will find the link to the radio show at my radio show page: http://is.gd/4YUlj).

Listeners have found my interviews to be very uplifting, practical, informative and enlightening. We've already received tremendous feedback from the past 2 shows so far!

To give you a sneak peek, we'll be discussing the topics of gluten, celiac and grain-free eating, along with visits from surprise guest speakers who are well-known professionals in the medical field. Stay tuned for more details!
looking forward to my interview this Sat on Single Dads Town radio - which reaches millions of single parents nationwide!
Heard of the wonderful FAPE organization? They do volunteer work in schools state-wide, & recently did a "Tina spotlight" http://is.gd/5fpgt

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

excited that "Danny The Dragon Meets Jimmy" placed 2nd in Children’s Literature in the AZ Authors Assoc. Contest! http://DannyTheDragon.com
Check out this AMAZING drawing of a dragon, created by the November winner of the Danny the Dragon contest! http://is.gd/5ghGB

An Easy and FREE Way to Give me a Christmas Gift

I have a favor to ask - and following are the details:

If you have ever purchased or sold through Amazon, then you have an account.

If you have an Amazon account, I am going to ask you all to help me by posting a comment up at my two Amazon book sites.

This would be so wonderful of you and will help out so much.

Paperback: http://is.gd/5fmYt

Hardback: http://is.gd/5fn1M

At each of the above links, you will be prompted to log in and create the comment or review.

Thank you everyone and Happiest of Holidays!

Tina
is extremely excited to say the least. I have some amazing offers (11 of them!) for foreign rights for my wonderful Danny the Dragon series.
GREAT NEWS! My delightful children's book (http://DannyTheDragon.com) is a
nominee for Best Children's Picture Book of 2009.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Delicious Gluten-Free Pizza Recipe - Try It!

I decided to create this PIZZA recipe for the newer Gluten-Free eater: http://is.gd/5ffs3

Many people that are new to a Gluten-Free diet are thrown into the kitchen to make meals and bake much more than they had previously. This can put people at a loss, not to mention a longing for foods they feel they can never have again. Well, not so. This recipe is a simple way to make “general” pizza. Once you make one you will have your own ideas and the possibilities will be endless.
Terrific site to help you find any AND all gluten and food additives in all ingredients on the market. http://is.gd/5fam1
is excited to be a speaker at the Tampa Bay Celiacs meeting on 12/12, representing Pamela's Products, Can Do Kid, Bio-K and Michael's!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

I am baking and testing recipes and my this evening's Almond Flour Gluten- Free Chocolate Chip Cookies were amazing. Tomorrow up at http://GlutenFreeHelp.info

Friday, December 4, 2009

Jeez, it is Friday already. Do you also work on your weekends like me (http://is.gd/588lG), because you LOVE what you do? I sure hope so!
Another terrific book review has come in! To be posted up next week. Did you read actress Catherine Bell's review? http://is.gd/4UoGO

Wonderful Day Today!

Today is grand! I keep making the most amazing friends: authors, bloggers, reviewers, family and literacy-concerned people. Let's all keep uniting and make some waves. Did you happen to read this review from Midwest Book Review: http://is.gd/4YTNO?

Thank you for all the praise and smiles about Danny The Dragon (http://DannyTheDragon.com). I love to share news on my sites about other authors and moms, women, men or groups doing things to make a change too!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

An Incredibly Exciting Day...

Today is one of those incredibly exciting days. One of those days when all of the hard work REALLY pays off. My children's book was displayed in many festivals this year in the USA as well as outside our country. Well folks, I can say it is really well worth pursuing a dream and going through all of the obstacles - like my wonderful Gluten Free website: http://GlutenFreeHelp.info.

I have more writing in the fire, more ideas than I can personally deal with (oh my) and now more foreign book offers keep coming. Hold on, let's see where this takes Danny The Dragon (my book series: http://DannyTheDragon) and me...:) Thanks for all your support!
really needs help. Anyone out there know about film rights from a book? Help! Send info directly to info@DannyTheDragon.com if you will.
Great news! I have a terrific new friend: Deb Luster of "Can Do Kid" in Northern CA. She and I are destined to make some magic together!

Danny the Dragon set to Explode Internationally!

Wow, I have some incredibly strong interest for foreign rights deals for my children's series: Danny The Dragon - http://DannyTheDragon.com. Need referrals of GOOD agents who know this arena for representation. Please send your recommendations and referrals to info@DannyTheDragon.com.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

is happy to share a recent article published about me in the "Florida Association of Partners in Education" newsletter! http://is.gd/5ahLQ
The "Florida Association of Partners in Education" spotlights Tina Turbin! Incredible feature: http://is.gd/5ahLQ

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

thrilled with the awards/accolades that are pouring in for the Danny the Dragon series. Heard the latest news? Visit: http://is.gd/588kS
Tina Turbin's widely-acclaimed children's series Danny the Dragon is a US sensation. Now we're taking it abroad! http://is.gd/588kS