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AtFransTable.com
Fran Tunno’s Debut Memoir, “Come on Down! A Little Story About My Italian Mom’s Big Dream” Is The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift.

Pittsburgh, PA — March 19, 2026 — Filled with laughter, love, a dream, and a dash of pasta sauce, Come on Down! A Little Story About My Italian Mom’s Big Dream, celebrates Fran Tunno’s determined, slightly rough around the edges mother who never gives up on her desire to win… and decides that being a contestant on The Price is Right would be the big win. What better gift to celebrate any mother, Italian or not, on Mother’s Day!

Come on Down! is Tunno’s debut memoir. This humorous story follows Fran’s spirited mom, Mary, whose optimism and belief in her children, luck, prayer, and the power of a good meal creates 1960s scenarios that leave you laughing out loud. This story captures the joys of family life, the resilience borne of being the underdog, and the optimism behind the belief that it’s never too late to go after what you want.

“I’ve always known I was given my mom for a reason and I think it’s because I’m meant to share my once embarrassing, but now hilarious stories about her with the world. I wanted a book that felt like Sunday dinner with family—lots of love, a bit of chaos, laughter and food that brings everyone together,” says Tunno.

Tunno’s humorous descriptions of her childhood as an Italian American in western Pennsylvania make Come on Down! a celebration. Perfect for readers who love a funny, feel-good, underdog story, this book will have you laughing, cooking, and calling your mom.

Come on Down! A Little Story About My Italian Mom’s Big Dream can be purchased now in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats through major retailers and independent bookstores nationwide. Here is a link to the author’s blog with links to the book: https://atfranstable.com/

About the Author

Fran Tunno lives in Pittsburgh where she enjoys writing, cooking, sharing stories on her blog, and feeding people. Fran’s essays have appeared in the Huffington Post, the Los Angeles Times and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. She’s been featured on NPR’s Snap Judgment and WritersRead.org. Connect with her on her blog, AtFransTable.com or at FranTunno.com

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