Cara C. Putman's Blog, page 29
November 1, 2021
Christmas Reads + a Giveaway
It feels like fall has barely arrived but as we near November, I’ve been thinking about my favorite Christmas movies and books. The Hallmark channel is already filled with new and old Christmas movies…I’ve been seeing the images fill my social media feeds. Honestly, it’s rather startling to think that in two months Christmas will already be behind us. This ... Read More
October 29, 2021
Book Talk: Carrie Turansky
Book Talk: Carrie Turansky Listen to Carrie’s episode here. In this episode, Carrie Turansky and I discuss her latest book, the British Home Children, and more. It was fun to learn how she picked the Edwardian time period, the types of research she conducts and so much more. You’ll love getting to know Carrie and hearing all about what she ... Read More
October 16, 2021
Fall’s Beauty in Images
What’s your favorite part of fall?
October 15, 2021
Book Talk: Natalie Walters
Book Talk: Natalie Walters Listen to Natalie’s episode here. In this episode, I get to introduce you to my writing friend, Natalie Walters. She has written the Harbored Secrets series, and it was really good. However, she has a brand new book starting a new series coming out in November (which I endorsed) and it was phenomenal! I cannot wait ... Read More
October 8, 2021
Book Talk: Joanna Politano
Book Talk: Joanna Politano Listen to Joanna’s episode here! Do you love a good Gothic novel? Love one that points to truth and is filled with romance and a setting that springs off the page? Then you will love Joanna Davidson Politano‘s novels. She spins the most wonderful stories, and I’m so glad to introduce you to her. Joanna is ... Read More
October 1, 2021
Book Talk: Carrie Stuart Parks
Book Talk: Carrie Stuart Parks Listen to Carrie’s episode here! Carrie Stuart Parks joined me the night her newest suspense novel Woman in Shadows released. A forensic artist who works with law enforcement, she brings that attention to detail to her writing. We talk plot, books, Grand Pyrenees dogs, and so much more. You’ll love meeting her and learning about ... Read More
September 28, 2021
Behind the Scenes on Writing with Other Authors
People often ask me about writing a novella collection with other authors. Most of the time writing is me alone at my computer. Most people can imagine that. When you add other authors to the mix, they begin to wonder what the process is like and how it differs. Wonder what it’s like writing with other authors? @cara_putman pulls back ... Read More
September 26, 2021
Fall Flowers and the Hunt for Beauty
Yesterday the calendar flipped to Fall. The equinox where the day is balanced between day and night. Summer and Winter. Over the weekend it was 90 degrees here in Indiana. Today I need a jacket. I love the mildness of fall. The thought that we could soon be snuggled up in front of a bonfire. The smoke and rich aroma ... Read More
September 24, 2021
Book Talk: Tamera Alexander
Book Talk: Tamera Alexander Listen to Tamera’s episode here! Tamera Alexander and I have been friends for years, and I love her richly layered Reconstruction novels. When we’ve traveled to Nashville, I’ve had to visit some of the plantations that her novels have been set at. They are that real to me. Have you read any of her novels? Do you ... Read More
Free Novella Samplers for Your Reading Pleasure
Do you love reading a book before you purchase? Like to make sure you love the author’s voice and story before you commit? Love trying books before you buy? Then check out #free #samplers for both @cara_putman collections.Click To Tweet As I’ve mentioned before I’m in two novella collections that release in October. Time is running out to purchase Christmas ... Read More
