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JAKE HOOT DEBUTS CHILDREN’S BOOK "THE GREAT BIG BLOWOUT"
Country music artist, Season 17 winner of NBC’s The Voice and soon returning to the NBC spotlight in The Voice: Battle of Champions, joining an all-star lineup and showcasing the lasting impact of his artistry, Jake Hoot has released his new children’s book, The Great Big Blowout published by Hoot Hollow Story Co. A lighthearted story inspired by a true family moment that turns an ordinary day at the park into a memorable adventure. Illustrations were created by children’
Apr 23 min read
Review: Simple Pleasures: Incredibly Craveable Recipes for Everyday Cooking
Jodi Moreno “Simple Pleasures” lives up to its name in every possible way—and then some. As a James Beard Award–nominated author, Jodi...
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Jennie Smythe’s Memoir - Becoming Girlilla: My Journey to Unleashing Good - in Real Life, Online, and in Others - is Out Now
Nashville, Tenn. — April 15, 2025— Girlilla Marketing Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jennie Smythe shares her inspiring personal...
Apr 28, 20253 min read


Review of Dinner in One Take: Weeknight-Friendly Meals That are Big on Flavor, Not Time by Bo Corley
Dinner in One Take: Weeknight-Friendly Meals That are Big on Flavor, Not Time (Harvard Common Press, October 1, 2024, $25) by Bo Corley...
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Book Review: “Things I Wish I Told My Mother”
I am a bibliophile. My idea of a perfect afternoon is spending the day sipping coffee and wandering around my local bookstore. My Amazon...
Jul 8, 20233 min read
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