NASHVILLE, Tenn. - s4story -- Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. is proud to announce the nationwide release of Live Like Grunt by Nikki Burdine and Miles Burdine!

Nikki Burdine is a mom, wife, and a morning television journalist. She lives in Nashville with her daughter Andi, husband, Justin, cat Louis and dog Reggie White. Nikki has worked in TV news in Maryland, Kentucky, Washington, D.C. and Tennessee since 2007 covering some of the nation's biggest stories. She received an Emmy for her work while reporting in Washington, D.C. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a degree in journalism.

Miles Burdine, Nikki's father, is the ultimate dad to three girls. He and his wife, Denise, are the proud grandparents to two girls: Andi and Ada. A graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Business Administration, Miles is the CEO of the chamber of commerce in Kingsport, Tennessee. Miles' other career is with the United States Marine Corps. Having served 30 years and now retired at the rank of Colonel, 3 of his deployments were to combat environments: Beirut, Lebanon in 1983; Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia in 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005/2006. Accomplishing his mission, keeping his Marines safe and returning to see his children kept Miles focused and positive during each deployment.

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Live Like Grunt is a story about a yellow lab who gave the Burdine family unconditional love and loyalty for about a dozen years. Grunt was his name and love was his game. Miles and Denise Burdine brought Grunt home for their three girls, Nikki, Laura and Alyce. His name came from Miles, who is a USMC Colonel, also known as a "Grunt." They do the hard work, the dirty work, the groundwork...the Grunt work. Grunt Dog also adorably 'grunted' quite a bit as a puppy. Grunt followed the girls wherever they went, did whatever they did and was always happy to do so. The feeling was mutual. But the girls slowly learned, it was Grunt's attitude that was worth emulating.

Live Like Grunt is available in both paperback and hardback and can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and through Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. includes various imprints, each specializing in a particular genre—from Appalachian stories to children's books and more. At JCP, we believe 'every story needs a book.' For more information or to schedule a book signing, call Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc., at 423.926.9983, or visit jancarolpublishing.com. Follow JCP on Facebook.

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