This post includes the slides I used in the June 12, 2023, Characters: Making Them Unique workshop for ACFW. If you would like to have me speak at your event, please contact me through this form. Resources/books I referenced: Lethal Intent by Cara Putman Across the Shores by Cara Putman, Carolyn Miller, Angela Couch and Kelly Goshorn Beyond Justice by …
Book Talk: Rachel Hauck Listen to the episode with Rachel Hauck Connecting with my friend Rachel Hauck is always a joy, and it’s always a delight to have her on Book Talk. This episode is no different. When we hit record, you get to eavesdrop on our conversation about stories as art and characters as joy. Rachel starts with a …
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 …
Book Talk: Kristen Parnell Listen to the episode with Kristen Parnell In many episodes, I’ve introduced you to my writing friends that I’ve known for a long time. In this episode, I have the privilege of introducing you to a new friend Kristen Parnell. It was such fun to talk about books and writing with this author who highlights that …
Have you ever been curious what my newsletter looks like? Wonder no more. You can pop over here to see. It’s oftem filled with bookish news, book recommendations, and giveaways. This weekend I sent one out that you can see here. I’m recreating the book recommendations here for your viewing pleasure as well as the giveaway link below. Now on …
It’s been 2 months since Across the Shores released. Join @cara_putman Across the Shores #giveaway. Now through June 11. Click To Tweet Thank you for supporting me in this writing journey. To say thank you, I’m offering a gift to one reader of the book. I will also gift one of my other books to another reader. Good luck! And …
Book Talk: Roseanna White, Gabrielle Meyer, & Misty M. Beller Listen to the episode with Roseanna White, Gabrielle Meyer, & Misty M. Beller Y’all, I had so much fun connecting with my friends Misty Beller, Gabrielle Meyer, & Roseanna White. They each write historical fiction set in different time periods. Gabrielle Meyer’s latest In This Moment is set during the …
Book Talk: TI Lowe Listen to the episode with TI Lowe Sometimes you want a book that is richly layered with the best of stories. Author TI Lowe’s next novel Indigo Isle is that. Inspired by the Prodigal Son and Beauty and the Beast, this story gripped my heart and didn’t let go. I really enjoyed the opportunity to connect …
Last month I wrote a prequel to my next legal suspense. One challenge was that it was written AFTER the first book in the legal suspense series. I had/have a very detailed outline. It was why I could write the book so very fast. And I also had/have a detailed character study of the hero and heroine. But I heard …
Book Talk: Jaime Jo Wright Listen to the episode with Jaime Jo Wright Y’all, it was such fun to reconnect with my writing friend Jaime Jo Wright. Since the last time she was on Book Talk, she’s released two books: The Vanishing at Castle Moreau and Premonition at Withers Farm. We talked all about her inspiration for Castle Moreau — …