I had the pleasure of chatting with Tara Hodgson on my podcast, "Keepin It Real w/Caramel," and let me tell you, she really kept it real! Our discussion was as profound and genuine as it gets. Tara’s authenticity is truly breath-taking; she’s passionate about encouraging young adults to embrace their true selves. Every day, she connects with teens, creating a safe space where they can express themselves without fear of judgment.

With sixteen years of experience teaching junior high, Tara has a front-row seat to the impact of technology and social media on today's youth. She resides in Sturgeon County, Alberta, on a beautiful acreage with her husband, their two kids, and a delightful bunch of cats and dogs. Her insights and openness are refreshingly inspiring!

In her captivating book "Chasing Through Time," we meet two girls, Emma and Sarah. As Emma faces the trials of high school—a heart-wrenching breakup, a damaging social media scandal casting a shadow over her reputation, and an all-consuming feeling of loneliness—her world feels increasingly bleak. With distant parents and no real friends to lean on, her sense of despair grows heavier with each day. However, during a sudden snowstorm one night, she unexpectedly connects with Sarah, a girl navigating the challenging high school landscape of 2001. Their unlikely friendship blossoms through the digital world, offering each other support despite living in different eras yet sharing the same struggles in the same town. This bond becomes a crucial lifeline for both. While their lives reflect striking similarities, their experiences differ in profound ways. Sarah, untouched by the challenges of social media, discovers her self-confidence and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

In a striking contrast, Emma's challenges escalate as she deals with serious repercussions from her online behavior and misguided romantic choices. Sarah watches in despair as Emma's world starts to fall apart, wishing she could lend a hand, yet constrained by the limits of time. With Emma's downward spiral picking up speed, the urgency of her need for help becomes more critical than ever. Stuck two decades in the past, Sarah must discover a way to step in before it’s too late. This compelling story delves into the challenge of connecting across time, highlighting the lasting power of human relationships, the intricacies of teenage life, and the extraordinary lengths a stranger will go to in order to save another’s life.

You can read more about Tara's novel "Chasing Through Time" at https://bit.ly/chasingthroughtime The novel is available worldwide in all formats such as Amazon, etc or visit Tara's website at http://www.tarahodgson.ca/ You can follow Tara Hodgson on all social media platforms as @tarahodgsonauthor

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