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Brian Baumgard

Brian Baumgard is the author of Oh, Give Me A Home and A Gnome Goes to Nome. (2024).

Brian Baumgard is a celebrated children’s book author known for his vivid imagination, engaging storytelling, and the warm, whimsical worlds he creates. Born and raised in a small town filled with the magic of nature and the tales of old, Baumgard developed a love for storytelling at an early age. Drawing inspiration from his childhood adventures in forests and fields, along with the classic tales his grandparents shared, his stories often blur the lines between the fantastical and the everyday, encouraging children to find magic in the world around them.

His debut book, “Oh, Give Me A Home” was an instant hit, beloved by children and adults alike for its enchanting illustrations and memorable characters. The success of his first book led to a series of beloved stories, each exploring new themes and adventures but always returning to Baumgard’s core message of finding wonder in the world.

His website is: https://www.brianbaumgard.com/

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Momma, Can You Hear Me? by Ty Keenum

Bud was certain that if the leaves fell in the fall his Georgia Bulldogs would valiantly take the gridiron and make him proud. He was equally as certain that his maternal family meant him harm, physically and emotionally. Even though Bud had learned at an early age that family was not a team sport, this last series of events threatened Bud’s relationships with the people he cared the most about, his own family.

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  • Family…can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em…or can you?
  • The framing device for this book is unique and interesting, and the writing is just plain entertaining.
  • Really enjoyed the ‘folksy’ writing style of Ty Keenum. I’ve crazies in my family too and connected with Ty’s reflections on family greed and plunderment. Very fun read and I highly recommend this book.

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Oh, Give Me A Home by Brian Baumgard

“Oh, Give Me A Home” follows the journey of a young gnome born in Texas who has just taken on the mantle of protector in the Great Garden. Under the moon’s gentle glow, the gnome and his companions navigate the undergrowth, safeguarding their domain from mischievous critters, invasive weeds, and the unseen threats that lurk in the night.

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Reviews:

  • Quick Thoughts and Rating: 5 stars!
  • An extremely powerful story of a Southern culture
  • The hype around this book has been unquestionable and, admittedly, that made me both eager to get my hands on it and terrified to read it. I mean, what if I was to be the one person that didn’t love it as much as others?







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Every Woman Has A Story by Laurel Kile

When Mary and her two daughters embark on a road trip from Oregon to West Virginia, they realize that bonds of family are stronger than anybody imagined.

Aunty P fancied herself a matchmaker, and the match she has for Jada will make the young professional challenge long held beliefs concerning independence, race, gender, and class.

When a mysterious message in a bottle sends the family on a scavenger hunt along the coast, Simone finds healing in an unexpected place.

When Elliot’s roommate, a tall, handsome British man, shows up at her door, things go from strange to bizarre.

Ally feels like she is drowning under the crushing weight of her pre-med studies. Then a chance meeting with Clara, a retired, Vietnam Conflict nurse makes Ally realizes life’s most important lessons are seldom learned within the walls of a lecture hall.

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Amazon, Barnes & Noble, SSP Bookstore and Other Retailers

Reviews:

  • Quick Thoughts and Rating: 5 stars!
  • An extremely powerful story of a Southern culture
  • The hype around this book has been unquestionable and, admittedly, that made me both eager to get my hands on it and terrified to read it. I mean, what if I was to be the one person that didn’t love it as much as others?

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Dreams by Ty Keenum

Ty Keenum’s “Dreams,” is a poignant short story penned by an author whose own life eerily mirrors the tragic narrative, and delves deep into the realms of shattered dreams, betrayal, and the perilous descent into madness. The tale unfolds with a melancholic charm, exploring the blurred lines between fiction and reality as it chronicles the life of its protagonist, a seasoned writer who faces a series of devastating setbacks.

The narrative skillfully blurs the boundaries between the protagonist’s life and the stories he creates, drawing readers into a world where imagination and actuality intermingle in unsettling ways.

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Amazon, Barnes & Noble, SSP Bookstore and Other Retailers

Reviews:

  • Quick Thoughts and Rating: 5 stars!
  • An extremely powerful story of a Southern culture
  • The hype around this book has been unquestionable and, admittedly, that made me both eager to get my hands on it and terrified to read it. I mean, what if I was to be the one person that didn’t love it as much as others?

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Me and Cindy by Zeek Taylor

“Me and Cindy” is a poignant short story that captures the essence of a nation in turmoil, offering a glimpse into the indomitable spirit of those who dared to challenge the status quo and reshape the course of history.

In a narrative that seamlessly weaves art, activism, and emotion, Zeek and Cindy’s paths cross, sparking a powerful collaboration that ignites a firestorm of change. As the lines between artist and activist blur, they find themselves on a journey of self-discovery, courage, and unity, revealing the profound impact that individuals can have when they dare to stand up for what they believe in.

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Amazon, Barnes & Noble, SSP Bookstore and Other Retailers

Reviews:

  • Quick Thoughts and Rating: 5 stars!
  • An extremely powerful story of a Southern culture
  • The hype around this book has been unquestionable and, admittedly, that made me both eager to get my hands on it and terrified to read it. I mean, what if I was to be the one person that didn’t love it as much as others?

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The Coincidence of Birth by Ty Keenum

“The Coincidence of Birth” is a collection of short stories by North Carolina native and nationally recognized writer Ty Keenum. Keenum’s personal journey began in the mountains of North Carolina with residence stopovers in Florida, Texas, and finally  culminating in  Atlanta, Georgia.

Like the author, the story’s settings wind throughout the southland from the mountains of West Virginia to the Gulf coast of Florida, the furniture markets of North Carolina and culminates in of all places, the White House.

The stories’ themes are as disparate as the locations and cover an extensive variety  of human conditions  and circumstances. All circumstances that were put into play by “The Coincidence of Birth.” 

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  • This collection of short stories has something for nearly every kind of reader, unless they don’t like humor, satire, well-turned phrases, and interesting characters.

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Out of the Delta – The Anthology by Zeek Taylor

Out of the Delta is the autobiography of the nationally recognized artist, Zeek Taylor, who grew up in Marmaduke, Arkansas. The book is full of detailed and colorful real-life stories of life in the 50’s and 60’s in northeast Arkansas. You’ll laugh and sometimes cry as Zeek reveals the joys and tribulations of life growing up in the Delta during that time. Out of the Delta transports you back to a time before Smartphones and the internet – a time when kids picked cotton to make money, when folks “visited” with each other on their back porches and when news traveled faster than modern high-speed internet could ever provide.

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Reviews:

  • Be touched, laugh, and let a tear drop
  • Stirring autobiography of life in the Arkansas Delta
  • Zeek’s crafting of a story is magnificent. Each tale brings you into a little piece of southern heaven. A true artist in what ever he endeavors

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Zeek Taylor

Zeek Taylor is the author of four published books: Chimps Having Fun, Out of the Delta, Out of the Delta II, and Me and Cindy. His seminal work is a collection of his short stories, photographs, podcasts and broadcasts entitled: Out of the Delta – The Anthology

An award-winning artist, Zeek Taylor has been the subject of many one-man-exhibits and juried shows.
His paintings have hung in the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion. Best known for his stylized watercolors and acrylics, the native Arkansan has won numerous awards including several “Best of Show” awards. Zeek is a recipient of the Arkansas Art’s Council’s Governor’s Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. His work has been displayed in the Arkansas Arts Center: three times in the prestigious Delta Exhibition, and two times in the International Toys Designed by Artists Exhibition. He received the 2018 Idle Class Magazine Black Apple Legacy Award.

Taylor has given a TEDx talk in Bentonville, Arkansas and has been featured on the “Tales From the South” radio show. His story, interview, and Q&A session were heard by 130 million listeners.

His website is https://zeektaylor.com/

Follow him on Facebook @Zeek Taylor and Instagram @zeek.taylor

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