Melanie Shankle
Melanie Shankle is a popular blogger and author known for her books Sparkly Green Earrings and The Antelope in the Living Room. She started her blog, Big Mama, in 2006 and is a regular contributor to The Pioneer Woman blog.
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Melanie Shankle, an American author, blogger, and podcaster, gained popularity with her blog, Big Mama, which she started in 2006. Known for her humorous writings on faith, family, and everyday life, Shankle has authored several books, including New York Times bestsellers The Antelope in the Living Room and Nobody’s Cuter than You. She co-hosts the podcast The Big Boo Cast with fellow author Sophie Hudson and contributes to various publications such as The Huffington Post, The Pioneer Woman, and Focus on the Family. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Shankle resides in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, Perry, and daughter, Caroline.