Cara C. Putman's Blog, page 37

Summer Reading: Buckeye Promises

This summer, I’ve added my WWII series, Buckeye Promises to Kindle Unlimited. I’ve been told lots of readers find their books there, so I wanted to give you the gift of books. This three book series will be on Kindle Unlimited through July 31. Be sure to pop by and read them if you haven’t already. @Cara_Putman Buckeye Promises #wwii ... Read More

Read to Not be Alone + Giveaway

Anyone else feeling a bit isolated and alone? We are still largely sheltering in place in our corner of Indiana, and the weeks are getting long. A friend posted something on Friday about it being 70 days since she’d seen her husband — they were separated when the country she’d traveled to locked down — and the number made me ... Read More

Ask the Librarian with Giveaway

The libraries have been closed where we are for a number of weeks…and that’s hard for people who love books and the joy of exploring the stacks. I know I’ve discovered many authors through that process. I also know that many of you are passionate about your favorite authors and do a great job supporting them. A wonderful way to ... Read More

Fiction Friday: The Best We’ve Been

My friend Beth Vogt joins us this week as she launches her latest novel, The Best We’ve Been. I had the privilege of reading this book for endorsement. There is so very much to love about it. The Best We’ve Been is a beautiful story of what happens when life doesn’t go as planned and how it can pull us closer together. ... Read More

Cooking with Kids: Pretzels

 Le’ts face it…many of us are still under shelter-in-place orders, and it’s getting hard. What started as an annoyance in March is getting long seven weeks in. I’m so proud of my kids. They have been amazing humans as we’ve walked this road together. I think our summer in Germany followed by two more in Italy has helped tremendously in ... Read More

Books, Edits, & Thanks, Oh My

Very early Wednesday morning, I turned in the macro or substantive edit for my next book, Lethal Intent. With this book I spent a lot of time on the hero and heroine because I wanted to make them deep. And that meant lots of flow charts and things. In my office I have a blank wall right next to my ... Read More

Fiction Must Reads: The Lost Lieutenant

In the last few years, I’ve discovered a love for novels set during Regency times. I’m not 100% sure why other than there’s something about stepping into a time that is so different from ours, yet the struggles are the same. Everyone wants to be loved and have the opportunity to live a life that matters. When I saw that ... Read More

Thoughts of a Writer + Giveaway

Tuesday Flight Risk launched into the world. Launch weeks are always busy. There’s marketing. Copious amounts of coffee. Nerves all over the place. Walks to control stress. More caffeine. Lots of prayer and holding one’s breath. What will people think? Join @cara_putman and her husband for a #FacebookLive Friday at 6 p.m.: Life with an Author #giveawayClick To Tweet Will ... Read More

Flight Risk Headline Hunt: Stop 1 & Giveaway

Here’s the first stop on the Flight Risk Headline Hunt for truth. Be sure to continue to the end for a separate giveaway! Join @Cara_Putman as she celebrates the launch of #FlightRisk with a hunt and #giveaway. #amreadingClick To Tweet In Flight Risk Jett Glover is a journalist driven to find the truth after indifferent reporting led to tragedy for ... Read More

Flight Risk Headline Hunt: Stop 1

Here’s the first stop on the Flight Risk Headline Hunt for truth. In Flight Risk Jett Glover is a journalist driven to find the truth after indifferent reporting led to tragedy for his family. However, the race to find the truth is filled with twists and turns. Can you help him and Savannah identify the truth? One headline below is ... Read More