Cara C. Putman's Blog, page 32
May 20, 2021
Book Talk: Becky Wade
Book Talk: Becky Wade It is so much fun to introduce you to my friend Becky Wade today. Fun fact about Becky’s books? I adore them – literally launch to the top of my TBR pile with each release….but I can let my 13-year-old read them. She may inhale them in a day – write faster, Becky! Her books are ... Read More
May 17, 2021
What Should I Write Next? + Giveaway
This week I turned in final grades for my day job — professor at a Big Ten University. I have to say the big exhale I felt as the last one was entered was fantastic. This summer I’ll do a little research and developing new classes, but I plan to read and write. A lot. First up on the writing ... Read More
May 14, 2021
Book Talk: Sarah Sundin
Book Talk: Sarah Sundin From the moment I met Sarah, we connected over our shared love of World War II history. Then we had the fun of writing a Christmas World War II collection with Tricia Goyer. I’ll never forget showing Sarah all over my hometown as we plotted the collection. Sarah writes hands down some of my favorite WWII ... Read More
May 12, 2021
Book Talk: Rachel Hauck
Book Talk: Rachel Hauck Rachel is one of those friends that I can always count on to brainstorm plot twists or pray. It’s a great combination actually. We’ve also been roommates at several ACFW board meetings, which allows for the roots of friendship to go deep. I was thrilled when she agreed to come on the show to talk about ... Read More[image error]
May 7, 2021
Book Talk: Janine Rosche
Book Talk: Janine Rosche I first met Janine at ACFW in Grapevine, Texas. She is effervescent and asked if we could go for a walk one morning. I love to exercise, especially as a way to manage my stress at conferences, etc., so that was an easy yes. An hour later I realized how much we had in common. We ... Read More
May 5, 2021
Book Talk: Toni Shiloh
Book Talk: Toni Shiloh Shownotes Faith and Fortune Series | Toni Shiloh An Unlikely Proposal | Toni Shiloh Lethal Intenet | Cara Putman Something Borrowed Buying Love | Toni Shiloh Hidden Justice Series | Cara Putman Stars in the Night | Cara Putman The Virginia Dynasty | Lynne Cheney Dream Big | Bob Goff The Jane Austen Book Club | ... Read More
Book Talk: Rachel McDaniel
Book Talk: Rachel McDaniel Shownotes The Red Canary | Rachel Scott McDaniel The Song of the Thin Man Singing in the Rain White Christmas End Game Above the Fold | Rachel Scott McDaniel His Girl Friday Stars in the Night | Cara Putman Undercurrent of Secrets | Rachel School McDaniel The Paris Dressmaker | Kristy Cambron Glory Falls | Janine ... Read More
May 4, 2021
Book Talk: Bethany Turner
Book Talk: Bethany Turner Shownotes Hadley Beckett’s Next Dish | Bethany Turner The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck | Bethany Turner Wooing Caddie McCaffrey | Bethany Turner Lethal Intent | Cara Putman WandaVision Cheers Gilmore Girls You’ve Got Mail Golden Girls When Harry Met Sally Friends Lord of the Rings Chronicles of Narnia Plot Twist | Bethany Turner The Dress ... Read More
April 30, 2021
The Story Behind the Story: Flight Risk
What’s the first part of the book you read? Is it the back cover? The first chapter? Maybe it’s the back of the book so you can learn why the author chose to write a book that involved whatever issue they did? Finding truth in a fake news world? That’s the ? in Flight Risk by @cara_putman + #giveawayClick To ... Read More
April 23, 2021
Headshots and Deep Thoughts
One of the joys of the writing life is getting headshots. Really. I mean who doesn’t love getting their photo snapped, over and over, and over and over. I really don’t mind, but I was surprised to realize it had been four and a half years since my last headshots were taken. My time flies when you’re stuck at home! ... Read More
