"Reckless Beginnings" Journey

Celebrating the book Release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS

Celebrating the book Release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS

 Celebrating the Release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS

Saturday, October 13th, I celebrated the release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS with a book launch and signing party at our local library. What a fantastic time I had, shared with family and great friends. I live in a small rural town and was touched by the turnout and the support this little community has given me through this entire journey leading up to this event. I was pleasantly surprised when the local newspaper showed up to cover the event. Thank you Mountain Enterprise. It was a joyous occasion where many tears and laughter were shared.

Celebrating the book Release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS

Celebrating the book Release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS

Celebrating the book Release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS

The event lasted about two hours. During which time I gave a little history behind the book and why I wrote it, read an excerpt and talked about my next book titled BETTER ENDINGS and the prequel, titled, THE JOURNALS OF TAMMY.  Here is a little snippet of the presentation.

Involving the kids

Being a family affair, my grandsons were present along with a few of their buddies. (All of which were remarkably well behaved by the way). I wanted to involve them in this special day and gave them the important job of pulling out the raffle tickets for the five prizes. They did a great job! Thank you, guys 🙂

The amazing cake

Celebrating the book Release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS

One of the highlights of the event was the amazing cake made by my daughter-in-law’s mother, Gloria. In fact, she made two of these. She did an outstanding job with decorating it and using the cover of the book. Thank you, Gloria!  And it was delicious too.

I love this community.

Celebrating the book Release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS

I have lived in Frazier Park for over fifteen years and could not imagine living anywhere else. I absolutely love this town. It’s a small mountain community, about seventy-five miles north of Los Angeles at five thousand feet elevation, settled at the base of Frazier Mountain.

Here there is no fast lane. We lead a slower pace of life, breathe in only clean air and see the stars at night. It’s a place where everyone knows everybody and the people of this town will support you one hundred percent on your adventures in life. The town has proved that by following me on this amazing journey since announcing, I was writing a book. They’ve followed me on social media, offering me words of encouragement and praise and by attending the book signing. Thank you, Frazier Park!

So where can you buy Reckless Beginnings?

RECKLESS BEGINNINGS is currently available in paperback only. The Kindle/ebook edition will be available in about six weeks.

Ordering the book is easy from any of these fine online retailers.

 

 

BOOK DEPOSITORY

https://www.bookdepository.com/Reckless-Beginnings-Tina-Hogan-Grant/9781642985801

BAM! Books-A-Million:

http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Reckless-Beginnings/Tina-Hogan-Grant/9781642985801

If you prefer to shop at a brick and mortar store, you can order the book at your favorite bookstore and it will be available for pick up in a few days.

Live radio interview by KHTS Radio

Along with the Book signing event, I was also interviewed by KHTS Hometown radio last week. The interview was also videotaped so you can watch it by clicking on the link below.

 

Once again, thank you, everyone, for your support!

Celebrating the book Release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS

Fantastic Tuesday Giveaway

Celebrating the book Release of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS

Starting Tuesday, October 16th, I will be running a ten-week giveaway from my Facebook author’s page. Each week I will be giving away a signed copy of RECKLESS BEGINNINGS. (Sorry U.S residents only).  Simply, like the post, share the post and comment in order to be entered. The winner will be announced every Monday at 5:00 pm PST and a new contest will begin on Tuesday morning.  You have a chance to win one of ten copies that will be given away.

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Video Book Trailer – Reckless beginnings

It’s here! The book trailer video

I was hoping to share this with you last week but it wasn’t ready when the previous newsletter went out. So I’m squeezing in a short blog because I wanted you to be the first to see it.  I’ve been anxious to see this and I have to say I’m extremely happy with the finished results for the book trailer video for Reckless Beginnings. It delivers drama, suspense and questions for the reader, wanting them to know more. Let me know what you think.

More Updates

A date has been set for the launch party/book signing at the Frazier Park Branch Library on October 13th at 3:00 pm.

  • Food and beverages will be served
  • The video trailer will be played
  • A reading of the prologue will be given
  • Everyone will receive Reckless Beginnings souvenirs
  • Each book purchase receives a raffle ticket
  • Raffle drawing prizes: Amazon Fire 7,  $25.00 Amazon Gift Card, Cavey’s Pizza Gift Certificate, Gift Bags.
  • Questions and discussions
  • Book signing

I hope to see you there!

That’s it for now. While I continue to promote Reckless Beginnings, book two, Better Endings is in the works and I’m pleased with its progress. I’m about 20,000 words in and I can’t wait to share it with you someday.

Following Reckless Beginnings journey

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The Synopsis of Reckless beginnings
Video Book Trailer - Reckless beginnings
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Reckless beginnings Book aesthetic
Video Book Trailer - Reckless beginnings
Cover Reveal
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Tips for holding a successful book launching party

Tips for holding a successful book launching party

 

Why hold a book launching party?

Now that my book is completed and is currently in the editing stages, this is a question that comes to mind frequently and I’m sure other authors ask the same question. So I will give you some answers on why you should have such a party. Below I have added some Tips for holding a successful book launching party without stress. Continue reading “Tips for holding a successful book launching party”