Book Talk: Sweet Contemporary Romance Listen to the summer special episode with your favorite sweet contemporary romance authors here. Today I’m delighted to host a special edition of Book Talk with four guests: Melody Carlson, Irene Hannon, Liz Johnson, and Suzanne Woods Fisher. We had such fun talking about how they get their ideas, which comes first characters or plot, …
Book Talk: Summer Special: Action Packed Romantic Suspense
Book Talk: Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Listen to the summer special episode with your favorite action-packed romantic suspense authors here. Y’all, I had so much fun as Lynette Eason, Lisa Harris, and Lynn H. Blackburn joined me for a special edition of Book Talk. We discussed their current books, how they became writers, what inspired their ideas, and so much more. …
5 Books I Recommend for Summer Reading
This week I crossed having read or listened to 68 books. You can see the whole list here on Goodreads. Because I read voraciously and because we are officially in summer, I thought I’d take the time today to share some books I’ve enjoyed. At the end you’ll also find links to two givewaways on my blog — one ends …
Book Talk: Jerusha Agen
Book Talk: Jerusha Agen Listen to Jerusha’s episode here. If you love romantic suspense, especially the kind that includes K-9 partners, you are going to love this conversation with author Jerusha Agen. We talked about why story is so important to her and why she sees it as a responsibility to wield the power of story well. She also gave …
Historical Romance Giveaway!
Today I’m partnering with Revell for a giveaway of the latest releases from these authors: Amanda Cabot, Rachel Fordham, Laura Frantz, Ann Gabhart and Stephenia McGee. I loved having these ladies on Book Talk and hope you enjoy this chance to learn more about their books. The Spark of Love, by Amanda Cabot: When a spurned suitor threatens her, …
Book Talk: Allison Pittman
Book Talk: Allison Pittman Listen to Allison’s episode here. Anyone else inhale the Little House on the Prairie series — probably multiple times — growing up? If so, you definitely want to watch this episode of Book Talk because Allison Pittman is giving us all the behind-the-scenes into her next book Laura’s Shadow. In this book, she takes two characters …
Book Talk: Jennifer Diebel
Book Talk: Jennifer Diebel Listen to Jennifer’s episode here. Oh my goodness, y’all. I feel like I’ve just taken a vacation to Ireland in the best possible way — well, other than actually getting off the plane in Dublin. Jennifer Diebel and her family lived in Ireland for a combined six years (plus a bonus 1.5 years in Viena!). The …
Author Newsletters and New Releases
I got the nicest email this week in response to a newsletter that I sent on Monday. If you’re curious you can see it here. I often write these and wonder if anyone cares or reads them, but lately I’ve been getting several responses from readers. That’s been so much fun. But it also has me thinking about what you …
Book Talk International Historical Panel and Giveaway
Today’s special guests on Book Talk with Cara are Kelli Stuart and Joanna Politano. Both of these friends write the most immersive international historical novels. You’ll enjoy our conversation about how they find their ideas, the research they conduct, and so much more. Join @cara_putman for Book Talk and a #giveaway with @KelliStuart and @politano_joanna #amreading Click To Tweet Be …
4 Steps for Restarting After a Pause
Many writers work hard on deadline. Then life happens. It could be a pandemic. It could be a busy season with your day job. It could be a season where your children need more from you. It could be so many things. The key is writing gets interrupted. Then the contracts come again. Inspiration hits. It’s time to resettle at …