Book Talk: Robin Lee Hatcher Listen to the episode with Robin Lee Hatcher Join Cara as she welcomes back author Robin Lee Hatcher to discuss her latest indie novel, To Find Where She Belongs. Robin shares her journey of transitioning to indie publishing, the evolution of her beloved series, and the inspiration behind her new release. Discover more about the …
Book Talk: Rachel Hauck
Book Talk: Rachel Hauck Listen to the episode with Rachel Hauck In this episode of Book Talk with Cara Putman, Cara invites author Rachel Hauck to discuss her latest book, To Win a Crown, part of the True Blue Royals series. Rachel provides an in-depth look into the fictional world of Lauchtenland, the beloved characters, and the compelling plotlines that …
Book Talk: Jayna Breigh
Book Talk: Jayna Breigh Listen to the episode with Jayna Breigh In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I welcome author Jayna Breigh to discuss her new book, The Appearance of Impropriety. The discussion covers Jayna’s writing journey, her experience collaborating on a Christmas novella, and the intricacies of her latest novel. Jayna elaborates on the story’s themes of …
Books I’m Excited About and a Giveaway
Life has been busy lately. A little too busy, but I wanted to pop onto the blog with a quick post about some books I’ve enjoyed as they’re releasing, while also giving away two of them. To learn more about any of these books, just click on the image, which will pop you over to Amazon where you can see …
Book Talk: Katherine Raey
Book Talk: Katherine Reay Listen to the episode with Katherine Reay In this episode, the host reconnects with author Katherine Reay after three years. Katherine updates listeners on her move from Chicago to Montana, her new rural life, and her children who are now spread across the country. The conversation centers on her latest novel, The English Masterpiece, an art …
Book Talk: Deborah Clack
Book Talk: Deborah Clack Listen to the episode with Deborah Clack In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I welcome Deborah Clack to discuss her debut novel, Even After This, a book 13 years in the making. Deborah shares her journey of perseverance in the face of countless rejections, the heartfelt and humorous elements within her story, and the …
Book Talk: Laura DeNooyer
Book Talk: Laura DeNooyer Listen to the episode with Laura DeNooyer In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman interviews Laura DeNooyer about her latest novel, The Broken Weathervane. Laura shares her background as an art and writing teacher from Wisconsin, her experience as a mother of four, and her journey as an author of three published …
Book Talk: Kristine Delano
Book Talk: Kristine Delano Listen to the episode with Kristine Delano In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, Cara interviews debut author Kristine Delano as she launches her novel, The Lies We Trade. Kristine shares her journey from a 20-year career on Wall Street to becoming an author. They discuss the inspiration behind her book, including the complexities of …
Level Up Your Reading: 5 Fun Fiction Challenges to Spice Up Your TBR
I’m part of a group of authors who have banded together for a Christian Fiction Reading Challenge this year. You can learn all about it here: https://christianfictionreadingchallenge.com/, and we’d love to have you join us if you haven’t already. Being part of this group has me thinking about reading challenges and how much fun they can be. Maybe you’re looking …
Christmas and a Christmas Book Sale
This month has been chaotic. The race to final grades. Editing page proofs and thinking about my next series ideas. I’m also really trying to be present with my family. The Christmas decorations have started going up. I wasn’t sure we’d get the tree up. Truly. But we did and now it’s time to wrap presents, so they …










