Restaurant marketing exec tackles new side hustle: Children’s book author

Longtime hospitality business ad man Kevin Rooney, in writing a children’s book, takes a bite out of new market, with new challenges and opportunities.

Kevin Rooney's first book, "Mr. Tootsee McGootsee," came from funny conversations with his wife and their two daughters.
Kevin Rooney's first book, "Mr. Tootsee McGootsee," came from funny conversations with his wife and their two daughters.
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