Cara C. Putman's Blog, page 49

Attending ACFW?

Are you attending ACFW this year? A first timer? Here are my notes on how to prepare. There’s a lot here, so if you need to, search for the most relevant parts. Enjoy! And I hope this helps! Preparing for conference 2017 class Attending #ACFW2017? @Cara_Putman shares her #tips for #writersconference success. Click To Tweet

Fun Reader Quotes

Today I thought I’d do something a little different. Love to read? @cara_putman created bookish quotes for you. #amreading #quotesClick To Tweet I love writing. And I adore reading…it’s not as much work as writing. Today I thought I’d share some fun reading quotes and images. Feel free to post these wherever you like.

Keeping My Eyes on My Page

I ran across this saying a few weeks ago, and it’s been pinging across my brain a lot. Maybe you’re not like me. Maybe you don’t struggle with feelings if insecurity or inadequacy. Maybe you’re first reaction to requests for a conversation isn’t “what did I do wrong?” Ever wonder “why not me?” @Cara_putman suggests keep your eyes on your ... Read More

Tools to Help Kids with Faith

As a homeschooling Mom, I'm always looking for tools that will help me transmit faith to my children. I don't want them to be Christians because I'm a Christian, but to have a faith that is their own. That means helping them question and explore and giving them the tools to see the evidence for God. One of the tools that I've liked because of its targeted nature for upper elementary kids is the God's Crime Scene series. I also like Understanding the Time for high school students.

7 Tips for Book Club Success

As I continue to write books, one of the things I’ve been thinking about lately is how can I as a writer interact more with book clubs? I love the dynamic that occurs when book lovers start talking about a book they’ve all read. There is something magical about watching readers interact with my characters and story. It’s a mix ... Read More

Congratulations! We have winners!

Thank you to everyone who entered my book bundle giveaway! I am excited to announce our two winners. The winner of the first prize: Joan Arning The winner of the second prize: Amy Crockett Congratulations!! Joan and Amy, you’ll be getting an email very soon, and we’ll get your prize in the mail to you! If you entered, but didn’t ... Read More

Fiction Friday and a Giveaway

Hello, all. It’s Friday, and that means Fiction Friday. While I’ve been reading, I’ve slowed down a bit, because I’ve been teaching an intensive class at Purdue and writing. Today I wanted to tell you about a book I cannot wait to dive into and a new series I am really enjoying. One is a legal thriller and the other ... Read More

Want In On Something Fun? You Could Win a Bundle of Books!

Do you like to read? Are you sending kids back to school? Maybe going back to school yourself? Whether you’re cheering or in mourning that your summer is coming to a swift end, I have a giveaway that I hope will brighten your mood today! You could win 1 of 2 book bundles straight from the book shelves of my ... Read More

A tour of my writing inspirations

This new book  I’m writing has been a bit of a bear. It’s a book that will require me to dive deep into places I don’t want to necessarily go, and it’s also being written in a season of chaos in our life. Join @cara_putman for a tour of her #writing desk. #amwriting #inspirationClick To Tweet I’ve learned the hard ... Read More

Final Summer Audiobook Giveaway #16

This summer, I’m giving away 15 copies of Canteen Dreams in Audiobook. All you have to do is come back each day between July 15 and 30 and enter using the rafflecopter form below. Good luck! Love #audiobooks? Enter @cara_putman’s #giveaway. Discover more w/ #summeraudio.Click To Tweet And be sure to check out the #summeraudio hashtag to find more authors ... Read More