Douglasville’s own Denene Wallace has a new cookbook out from Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House. The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking, co-authored with baking authority Peter Reinhart, is a testament to Denene’s ingenuity and tenacity. She started baking goods that would help her manage blood sugar issues after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and gluten intolerance. Soon after, she founded Proseed Flour, a business specializing in the production of high-protein/low-carb gluten-free flour. Although at one time, Denene needed five insulin shots a day, these recipes have helped her completely eliminate her need for insulin.

Denene will be signing copies of The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking at four events in Douglasville later this month.

• Dog River Public Library
  Friday, Sept. 21
  10 a.m. to noon

• I Am Wonderful Health/Wellness Store
  Friday, Sept. 21
  4 to 6 p.m.

• Heritage Baptist Church
  Saturday, Sept. 22
  10 a.m. to noon

• Heritage Baptist Church
  Saturday, Sept. 22
  2 to 4 p.m.