From Alaska to Manhattan: Unraveling the Secret Past with Author Tina Hogan Grant

Carole O’Neill’s (Guest Host) guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Tina Hogan Grant, author of the book Secrets Told. A native of England, she feels very lucky to have spent her childhood and adolescent years in a small quaint Yorkshire town called Ilkley, where many days were spent roaming the Yorkshire moors, climbing the Cow & Calf Rocks, swimming in the River Wharfe and playing “Conkers” and “Jacks” with schoolmates. She is the youngest daughter of famed science-fiction author James P. Hogan who sadly passed away before her first book was published. She thanks her dad for sharing his passion for books and writing with her. Today she is living that passion with hopes of passing it on to her children and grandkids.

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This week, Guest Hosts Carole O'Neill had the pleasure of chatting with author Tina Hogan Grant on the Online For Authors podcast. They discussed her award-winning novel, Secrets Told, which follows the story of Patricia Leck, a successful New York attorney whose carefully constructed life is shaken by a mysterious letter from her past.

Patricia has it all - a prestigious career, two beautiful daughters, and a cordial relationship with her ex-husband, Bryce. But when Bryce discovers a letter that forces Patricia to confront a long-buried secret, she must embark on a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she thought she knew about herself and her life.

As Patricia reluctantly agrees to travel to Alaska with Bryce and their daughters to uncover the truth, she grapples with the fear of her past being exposed. Will she be able to face what she finds and maintain the successful life she's built, or will everything be forever changed?

Tina shared some fascinating insights into her writing process, including how she lets her characters guide the story rather than plotting everything out in advance. As a "panster" herself, Carole could totally relate! They also bonded over their shared love of writing character-driven fiction.

If you enjoy stories of strong women, family secrets, and personal growth, we highly recommend checking out Secrets Told. Tina's complex, relatable characters and page-turning plot twists will keep you hooked from start to finish.

To learn more about Tina and her other books, including the Sabella romantic suspense series and the Tammy Mellows trilogy inspired by her own life, visit her website at tinahoggangrant.com. You can also connect with her in her active Facebook group, Read More Books, where she hangs out and chats with readers every evening.

Thanks for tuning in, and happy reading!

P.S. Want a chance to win a digital copy of Secrets Told? Head over to the Novels N Latte Book Club on Facebook and keep an eye out for the giveaway post!

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Ebook: https://amzn.to/3YfkoQP

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