Cara C. Putman's Blog, page 19
October 18, 2022
Build Your Leadership Library with These Books
One thing I am known for in the classes I teach is making business book recommendation. Here’s my updated list of books I recommend every current or future leader read. I can tailor it to you, but this list is a great starting place. Many are in audiobook as well as print and ebook. Enjoy! At the very end is ... Read More
October 15, 2022
When Life Throws a Curveball
I’m not a baseball fan, but sometimes life throws a curveball and you get to decide how to handle it. Last week, I was ready to write the next chapter in the book due December 1st, when and event happened locally that mirrored the plot. Almost exactly. Like too much. The next morning I texted my editor and then spent ... Read More
October 1, 2022
To Win a Prince Giveaway
I loved Toni Shiloh’s new book To Win a Prince so much, I bought an extra copy to share with you. (I also just noticed it’s on ebook sale for $4.99 right now on Amazon.) All you need to do is use the form below to log your interest and enter. Here’s more about the book. “Shiloh has penned yet ... Read More
September 19, 2022
Saying “Thank you” at Mid-Plains
Yesterday I was starting to prepare for a keynote I’m giving to a Purdue Women’s Network lumch later this week. It had me thinking about women who mentored me. As part of that, I ran across this blog post I wrote 11 years ago. Friday, I’ll be thanking Mrs. McGahan publicly (though she won’t necessarily know it). She’s one of ... Read More
September 16, 2022
Protected: ACFW 2022 Slides
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August 19, 2022
Book Talk: Romantic Suspense
Book Talk: Romantic Suspense Listen to the episode with authors Patricia Bradley, Hallee Bridgeman, and Melissa Koslin here. I know it’s going to be a good day when I get to talk Romantic Suspense with some of my favorite authors. Today I chatted with Hallee Bridgeman, Patricia Bradley, and Melissa Koslin about their upcoming releases. We also chatted about writing ... Read More
August 15, 2022
London: A Change in Perspective
Last week we arrived home from our latest adventure. It’s the last as a family before our oldest gets married, and we made the most of six days in London. I love exploring new to me places, but I appreciate the perspective shift that can come with travel. One of the things I wanted to do this time was to ... Read More
August 12, 2022
Book Talk: Hearts Bend Authors
Book Talk: Hearts Bend Authors Listen to the summer special episode with authors Rachel Hauck, Carrie Padgett, and Mandy Boerma here. If you’ve listened to the podcast before, then you’ve met my friend Rachel Hauck. This time she’s on with her two co-authors Carrie Padgett and Mandy Boerma. Together they’ve returned to Heart’s Bend, the home of several of Rachel’s ... Read More
August 5, 2022
Book Talk: Romantic Suspense
Book Talk: Romantic Suspense Listen to the summer special episode with authors Mary Alford, Elizabeth Goddard, and Natalie Walters here. Y’all, I had so much fun hanging out with my romantic suspense writing friends Mary Alford, Elizabeth Goddard, and Natalie Walters. We chatted about writing, plotting and pantsing, how ideas come to life, and much more. Did you know two ... Read More
July 29, 2022
Book Talk: Sami A. Abrams
Book Talk: Sami A. Abrams Listen to Sami’s episode here. If you love romantic suspense, you are going to love this conversation with author Sami Abrams. We talked about her journey to reading and writing, and what it’s been like to write with Lynette Eason. She also gave great advice to aspiring writers about writing books she keeps close as ... Read More
