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FREE This Month: The History of Pumpkin Spice

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Michael Markuson (The Nerd Picker)

I'm Michael Markuson, The Nerd Picker. I write short, no-fluff guides that help regular people start side hustles and earn online — including The Practical Series: 11 books covering Etsy, YouTube, eBay, freelancing, TikTok Shop, self-publishing, course creation, affiliate marketing, newsletters, Vinted, and AI. When I'm not writing, I'm with my family here in the Shenandoah Valley.

Happy October, friends!
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To celebrate my favorite season, I'm giving away my newest book — completely FREE — all October long, exclusively for my email subscribers.
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🎃 The History of Pumpkin Spice: From Colonial Pies to a Billion-Dollar Fall Obsession
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How did a simple blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves become a half-billion-dollar autumn obsession? This quick, fun read traces pumpkin spice from colonial American kitchens to the coffee cups we all know (and love... or love to mock).
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👉 Download your free copy on Gumroad here: https://6148428828170.gumroad.com/l/bmqkhd
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It's free through October 31, 2026 — my treat for being on the list. If you enjoy it, a review or a share with a fellow fall lover would mean the world.
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Happy fall, y'all!
Michael (The Nerd Picker)

Michael Markuson (The Nerd Picker)

I'm Michael Markuson, The Nerd Picker. I write short, no-fluff guides that help regular people start side hustles and earn online — including The Practical Series: 11 books covering Etsy, YouTube, eBay, freelancing, TikTok Shop, self-publishing, course creation, affiliate marketing, newsletters, Vinted, and AI. When I'm not writing, I'm with my family here in the Shenandoah Valley.