Paint. It’s relatively fast and inexpensive and makes a huge difference. A pop of color here and there. Then (you probably already do this, but it’s helped) make sure the kids have chores and then force yourself to let them do them. On your daughter’s room. Does it really bother her? If so get some boxes (maybe the ones from …
Be Swept Away: Two historical romances from favorite authors
Tamera Alexander is quickly becoming one of my favorite historical authors. There is something about her novels set in Antebellum Nashville that draw me in and keep me reading. Yesterday her latest, To Whisper Her Name released…I couldn’t read it fast enough. Besides the GORGEOUS cover, the characters were wonderful. Olivia Aberdeen is a widow in a desperate situation who …
Review: The Memory Jar
Tricia Goyer brings a fresh voice and perspective to Amish fiction with the Memory Jar. I really enjoy Tricia’s books and the way she brings a fresh perspective to her characters and stories. The Memory Jar is Amish with a twist, because it begins in Montana. It is a journey to wholeness and a journey to dreams. There’s plenty of …
Review: The Sons of Jude
I thoroughly enjoyed Brandt Dodson’s Colton Parker series and was very excited to see he had a new book out. This novel launches a new series: this one into the corrupt world of Chicago government and police. Frank Campello’s partner is barely in the grave when he’s assigned his new partner: Andy Polanski — a turncoat on other police and …
3 Reasons I Love Writing Christian Fiction
Ignore the fact that the expression on my face in this photo with my buddy Tricia Goyer is just plain odd…I had to share it because Tricia is one of those reasons I love writing Christian fiction. Why you ask? 1) Christian fiction authors are a community. ACFW is a party with 700 in the writing family. Next month I’ll …
A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island Video
While I was at ACFW, Novel Crossings invited authors to talk about their books. You know me…I am not shy in front of a camera. So it was fun to get to share about my book and Mackinac Island. Here’s the snippet: Cara Putman Talks About A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island on Novel Crossing from novelcrossing on GodTube. Do …
October New Releases
October is the month where fall makes me want to curl up with a blanket, cup of hot chocolate, and a great book. Publishers seem to understand that because there is a long list of great fiction releases coming this month. Read below more a hint of what’s releasing. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the …
Review: When a Heart Stops
Lynette Eason is a romantic suspense writer who gets better with each book. When A Heart Stops is the second book in the Deadly Reunions series and focuses on a medical examiner who gets in teh way of a serial killer. The pace pounds through most of the book, and the pauses are perfectly placed interludes of romance. A book …
Engrossed in Tuscany
I’m at that delightful and terrifying stage of writing a book. The one where I wonder if I can do it. The story is so much bigger than I am. But the contract is on the way, so I get to write it. This book is one where I want to emphasize I. Get. To. Write. It. I first discovered …