Phoenix and Scottsdale Revisited

Great gluten-free spots in Arizona

My first trip to Arizona was back in 2010, when I went on tour for my debut novel, The Damage Done. I was thrilled to visit Scottsdale’s legendary independent bookstore, The Poisoned Pen, but I was also nervous about where I’d find gluten-free food, because the tour had not been smooth sailing on the dining front. But it turned out my fears were completely unjustified, because Phoenix and its sister city of Scottsdale were filled with fantastic finds. I’ve been back on every book tour since, plus visits for book festivals and conferences. Here are some of my favorite stops.