Today, I had to share this post that a reader posted when Stars in the Night first released. I read it and was just tickled by the way she took the time to cast Stars in the Night characters — and Ruth did a GREAT job. April Erwin did a very similar post, but with different stars, at her blog. …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Redux
As we near the release of Stars in the Night, I’m sharing some of my favorite classic movies with you. Why? Because Stars in the Night is set partly in 1942 Hollywood and entirely in the world of the stars. I have long loved classic movies, and would love to know what your favorites are as well. And even though …
Book Talk: Betsy St. Amant Haddox
Book Talk: Betsy St. Armant Haddox Listen to Betsy’s episode here. Betsy St. Armant Haddox and I have been writing friends through ACFW for years. We were both children when we started writing. I’m delighted to introduce her to you through Book Talk. You will enjoy meeting her and learning more about her contemporary romance. We also talked about strategies …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: Arsenic and Old Lace
As we near the release of Stars in the Night, I’m sharing some of my favorite classic movies with you. Why? Because Stars in the Night is set partly in 1942 Hollywood and entirely in the world of the stars. I have long loved classic movies, and would love to know what your favorites are as well. And even though …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: White Christmas
As we near the release of Stars in the Night, I’m sharing some of my favorite classic movies with you. Why? Because Stars in the Night is set partly in 1942 Hollywood and entirely in the world of the stars. I have long loved classic movies, and would love to know what your favorites are as well. And even though …
Book Talk: Andrea Christenson
Book Talk: Andrea Christenson Listen to Andrea’s episode here. I had such fun introducing y’all to Andrea Christenson and her books. Our conversation flowed over her road to publication and what it’s like writing with the amazing Susan May Warren. Then we talked about our love for libraries and readers who ask libraries to carry our books. Follow that up …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: Harvey
As we near the release of Stars in the Night, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite classic movies with you. Why? Because Stars in the Night is set partly in 1942 Hollywood and entirely in the world of the stars. I have long loved classic movies, and would love to know what your favorites are as well. Join @cara_putman …
Book Talk: Melissa Tagg
Book Talk: Melissa Tagg Listen to Melissa’s episode here. It was a delight to have my writing friend Melissa Tagg join me for Book Talk. She is the USA Today bestselling, Christy and Carol Award-winning author of swoony and hope-filled small-town contemporary romances. She’s also a former reporter, current nonprofit marketing strategist, and total Iowa girl. Melissa has taught at …
Merry Christmas gift from me
It’s been a crazy month and year, so this post will be short and quick. Thank you for reading with me this year! Thank you for all the ways you encourage me! My prayer is that 2022 would be year filled with blessings and peace. And may your Christmas season be filled with joy and family and friends. And as …
Book Talk: Jaime Jo Wright
Book Talk: Jaime Jo Wright Listen to Jaime’s episode here. I’m so delighted to introduce you to my uber-talented writing friend Jaime Jo Wright. She is a brilliant author who writes gothic, split-time novels. She’s received the Christy Award and won too many others to name. In this conversation, we talk about how she creates the ideas for her novels, …









