As you read this, I’m recovering from jetlag from this summer’s study abroad. You know the hardest part of packing? Figuring out how many books I’ll read in the two and a half weeks and how many of those I’m willing to read on my Kindle rather than in paperback. Well, that and figuring out which clothes to take since …
Creativity Requires Courage
Last weekend I keynoted a small writer’s conference in Chicago. It was an honor to be asked, and after praying a lot, I spoke about how God fills us with the ability to understand and write literature. Then I talked about how walking in our creative gifts takes courage. I made the graphic on the left into square photos that …
Behind the Scenes with Delayed Justice
Like most of my books, Delayed Justice started with a headline that turned into a what if. This story was about a woman, now in her late 20s, who had been abused by her uncle when she was eight. She had decided to become a police officer so that she could go after this man who should have loved and …
It’s a Book Baby & Giveaway
Any time a book baby launches, I get nervous. Not a little bit. A lot. There’s a huge part of my heart and soul that goes into the books I write. The characters become real to me — and that means I cry with them and laugh with them. I feel what they feel so that hopefully you will feel …
CBA Bestseller List Celebration Giveaway
Today I learned that Imperfect Justice hit the CBA bestseller list in June. This is the first time one of my books has made a list. Needless to say, I’ve been on the verge of happy tears all day. Imperfect Justice is my 28th book, and the story is so important to me that this is a sweet moment. I …
The Entries are in: help me pick the title!
The ideas are in. Help @cara_putman select the winning title. #amreading #helpanauthor Click To Tweet You know me. You know my writing. So I need your help. And because I’m grateful for your amazing ingenuity and inspiration, I’m running a giveaway, but will also sell my in stock copies of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island for $4 plus $3.00 …
Help! Retitle My Book Giveaway
In 2012, Barbour released A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island as part of one of their fiction lines. I love this story. It’s set on one of my favorite places to escape and combines a blend of romance and suspense. In many ways, it was my first foray into the full length story telling like the Hidden Justice series. It …
Unique Opportunity with Shadowed by Grace
I have a special opportunity from my publisher to make print copies of Shadowed by Grace available at an incredibly low price. This is limited to the first 100 copies. You can order your copy by going here and selecting the Buy Now button and then clicking the PayPal option. To participate in this special offer, you must place your …
It’s a Book Sale!
Did you receive cash as a Christmas present? I’m ready to clean off my shelves, and you benefit! For a limited time, buy any three of these five books for $15. You can buy 4 for $19 or all 5 for $22. That includes shipping and handling. Ohio Brides and Cornhusker Dreams are World War II collections. The rest are …
You did it! First 5 chapters of Imperfect Justice
Like to try books before you buy? Read the first 5 chapters of @cara_putman Imperfect Justice here. Click To Tweet You asked and here they are: The first five chapters of Imperfect Justice. RT Magazine gave Imperfect Justice 4 stars and said, “This page-turner is smart, thoughtful and appealing to readers who enjoy legal thrillers and solid mysteries.” Library Journal …