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Books That Make You Podcast


Books That Make You is a channel about all things bookish. Home to the The Books That Make You show with host Desiree Duffy of Black Chateau Enterprises. Where she discuses books with authors and experts, unraveling the inner pages of all the books that help make us who we are. BTMY also live streams bookish events as well as posting author readings and bookish contest on www.BooksThatMakeYou.com

Sep 4, 2024

Books That Make You Understand Your Potential—Through Genre Fiction

Very often, so-called “commercial” or genre fiction can speak to us in ways as powerful as “literary” or classic works. Going beyond simply the realm of entertainment, such books can teach us, help us explore possibilities about ourselves and the world.

Award-winning author Tina Hogan Grant is a suspense romance novelist, writing stories with strong female leads who know what they want—and aren't afraid to chase their dreams.

Her debut novel, Reckless Beginnings, took her on a path of writing about the importance of family and family values. As an author, she likes to dive deep into her character's personalities and actions to discover why they act the way they do. Healing plays heavily in her books.

Her latest book—Secrets Told—is no exception. It’s a heart-warming story about self-discovery, and the shocking secret of the protagonist.

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