Julianne Hough is making another pivot, which is something the Emmy-winning choreographer, dancer and co-host of “Dancing with the Stars” knows all about. After dipping her well-pointed toes into the acting world (from “Footloose” and the movie adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ book, “Safe Haven,” to her Broadway turn in “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive”), the founder of the dance fitness system Kingry set her sights on creating more brands she loves, like Fresh Vine Wine , a premium low-sugar alternative she could sip with friend and co-founder Nina Dobrev. Now, the also-accomplished singer is releasing her debut novel August 13, ‘Everything We Never Knew”, which incorporates some of her life experiences while still being a gripping piece of fiction — about a woman coming into her own power under mysterious circumstances.
“Dancing, acting, singing and even my entrepreneurship are all forms of expression for me. But writing is the ultimate storyteller,” Hough, 36, explains to Alexa. The Utah native has been writing informally since she was 4 years old, when she proudly wrote an alphabet book.
“Dolly Parton always said she saw her songs as mini-movies and I feel the same way about my writing,” says Hough, who grew up reading the “Twilight,” “Harry Potter,” and “Hunger Games” series. Just as her taste in books has evolved over the years (self-discovery titles are a current favorite), so has .