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09/30/2025

09/28/2025

Meet Patty Farmer, seasoned author of Tea Under the Palms: From Leaf to Kettle and proud 2025 IPPY Gold Medalist in the Specialty Cookbook category! 🏅

With over 17 years in the writing world, Patty has long celebrated the art of storytelling, but Tea Under the Palms took things to a new level. Blending history, culture, and hospitality, her book brewed up admiration from readers and judges alike, earning top honors at the IPPY Book Awards.

“Winning an IPPY Award has significantly elevated my career as an author,” Patty shares. “It’s opened new doors—from publishing opportunities to increased media attention and speaking engagements.”

The IPPY win hasn’t just added a feather to her cap; it’s become a powerful marketing tool. Patty has woven the award into press releases, digital campaigns, and bookstore outreach, strengthening her brand and expanding her reach. The IPPY badge of honor has helped her connect with readers, booksellers, and journalists, turning one accolade into lasting momentum.

For fellow indie authors, Patty offers this sage advice:
“Choose your partners wisely. Independence in publishing doesn’t mean doing it all alone—it means doing it your way, with a team who helps your words shine while you focus on writing the next one… and pretending not to refresh your Amazon ranking every 15 minutes.”

Congratulations, Patty! Here's to many more cups of creativity and continued success.

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09/19/2025

New York’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral is unveiling a massive new mural that honors the city’s immigrants

09/17/2025

Walt Disney Co.-owned broadcaster ABC said it is pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live” indefinitely following backlash over the host’s remarks about slain right wing activist Charlie Kirk.

The move comes after station owner Nexstar Media Group said it is pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live” from its ABC affiliate stations as a result of the comments.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-09-17/nexstars-abc-affiliates-drop-jimmy-kimmel-live-over-charlie-kirk-remarks?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Los_Angeles_Times

09/17/2025

09/10/2025

An iconic downtown LA landmark is reopening tomorrow! MORE BELOW 🔽

09/10/2025

Allies acted in concert to engage Russian drones over alliance territory for the first time.