The Professional NoticerMar 11, 2025

Smack Dab In the Middle of Maybe with Jo Hackl

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This week on The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes Jo Hackl – lawyer, entrepreneur, and award-winning author of Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe.

What you’ll hear:

The challenges of writing for young readers
How nature and survival skills shape her work
Why Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe resonates with all ages

Tune in to hear Jo share how her childhood in Electric Mills, Mississippi, sparked her love for storytelling and inspired her novel.

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Jo Hackl

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