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January 26, 2012
Chasing Mona Lisa Review with Giveaway information
In Chasing Mona Lisa, Goyer & Yorkey bring back characters from the Swiss Courier and add a host of new characters to a thrilling tale set in Paris and beyond during World War II. This time, the hunt is on to save art that is disappearing into the Nazi abyss while also trying to be in place when Paris changes hands.
I love how this duo finds true happenings from World War II and incorporates
I love how this duo finds true happenings from World War II and incorporates
January 25, 2012
Here's a quick way to train for a mini-marathon
The first weekend in May, Eric and I will run the Indy 500 mini-marathon. This will be my third time, Eric's fourth. While I'm by no means the fastest runner, I actually enjoy the way training forces me to do something those dreary winter months when it's easy to keep my posterior planted on the couch. So how do I get ready?
I'm so glad you asked. This month (January) I've tried to get on the
I'm so glad you asked. This month (January) I've tried to get on the
January 23, 2012
In honor of romance...some reviews!
My anniversary is this week, so I'm in a romantic mood. So I wanted to tell you about two books I've read recently that I loved! One is The Accidental Bride by Denise Hunter, a contemporary romance set in Montana with a cowboy flair. The other is The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, a delightful regency by Julie Klassen.
In The Accidental Bride sets up an almost impossible situation...two people who
In The Accidental Bride sets up an almost impossible situation...two people who
January 20, 2012
Want to take your writing to the next level?
I'm thrilled that my friend Tricia Goyer and I will be co-teaching a continuing education class at ACFW's conference this fall. This is just one of six sessions -- the only thing that makes me sad about teaching is that I can't attend one of the other sessions!
Here's more about our sessions:
In this class multi-published, award-winning authors Cara Putman and Tricia Goyer will show you that
Here's more about our sessions:
In this class multi-published, award-winning authors Cara Putman and Tricia Goyer will show you that
January 18, 2012
Looking for a Game Changer on Prayer?
The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson is a game changer for me on the way I approach prayer. While prayer is a practice Christians are urged to do as soon as they make a profession of faith, Batterson brings a new approach with the concept of circling our dreams with expectation. And the challenge that if our dreams are small enough that we don't need God's intervention, then we need to ask God
January 16, 2012
The Shadow of Your Smile Review
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"The Shadow of Your Smile" is one of those novels that pulled me in and kept me reading. Noelle and Eli have been married for years, but after the tragic death of their daughter, they have stayed together, but they haven't lived. So much history stirs the characters' choices until a marriage is almost ruined.
And what happens when Noelle is injured and can't remember Eli?
"The Shadow of Your Smile" is one of those novels that pulled me in and kept me reading. Noelle and Eli have been married for years, but after the tragic death of their daughter, they have stayed together, but they haven't lived. So much history stirs the characters' choices until a marriage is almost ruined.
And what happens when Noelle is injured and can't remember Eli?
January 13, 2012
Devotional for Boys
Triple Dog Dare is designed to fill a year with devotions for boys. Written by Jeremy V. Jones, it is similar to Truth & Dare, only clearly targeted at the slingshot toting sex. The layout is one verse a day, followed by a summary truth, a short devotional, and a triple dare to apply the truth. Then there's a chance to journal, but without the pretty lines in the girls' version. Each week
January 11, 2012
Great Devotional for Tween Girls
It's been awhile since I've talked about books. So with the arrival of the new year (Happy 2012), I thought I'd tell you about a couple devotionals my older kids are working through this year. Both are designed for kids in the 9 to 12 year old range. You can take a peek at both of these devotionals here.
The first is Truth & Dare by Ann-Margaret Hovsepian. This book has a great lay-out. At the
The first is Truth & Dare by Ann-Margaret Hovsepian. This book has a great lay-out. At the
January 9, 2012
Handling Disappointment...
It's been an interesting few days at the Putman household. First, I had disappointing news, then my eldest had a disappointing gymnastics meet.
Disappointment is terrible. Especially when you've worked as hard as you know how to work and hear that your efforts aren't quite there. They don't reach the level needed. Yet there's no clear direction on how to improve.
I cried out to God that I would
Disappointment is terrible. Especially when you've worked as hard as you know how to work and hear that your efforts aren't quite there. They don't reach the level needed. Yet there's no clear direction on how to improve.
I cried out to God that I would
January 6, 2012
Incorporating Your Loves into Your Books
One of the things I love about writing is the ability to
incorporate the things I love into my writing.
As a gal right out of college I headed to Washington, D.C.,
to launch my career in public policy. You see, there weren't a lot of jobs in
Nebraska for a girl with a degree in political science. That was all right with
me though because I love D.C.
D.C. has an energy, ambition, and pace
incorporate the things I love into my writing.
As a gal right out of college I headed to Washington, D.C.,
to launch my career in public policy. You see, there weren't a lot of jobs in
Nebraska for a girl with a degree in political science. That was all right with
me though because I love D.C.
D.C. has an energy, ambition, and pace
