My mind is spinning that we’re already at the end of November and today is Thanksgiving. This year has flown by in a blur. Has it felt the same for you? Are you ready to sit down to a table overloaded with turkey, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and fresh rolls? Maybe there’s an apple or pumpkin pie ready to …
Book Talk: Jen Turano Listen to Jen’s episode here. In this episode, the amazing, hilarious, and superbly talented Jen Turano joined me to talk about books, the Gilded Age, and more. Starting with how she got into writing, how many times she edits a book (7!), we also talked about her she shed writing escape and whether the Biltmore will …
Book Talk: Susan May Warren Listen to Susan’s episode here. I love the idea of starting the new season with Susie. In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I talked authorpreneurship with the amazing Susan May Warren. Susan is the author of award-winning, best-sellers in the epic romantic adventure space (aka romantic suspense with a spin). We start with …
You know what I enjoy at the end of a day? Coming home to my family after a good day at work. But I also love finding a package with a book waiting for me on the dining room table. In the last couple weeks, my mailbox has been steadily filled with books I am eager to read. Today I …
Book Talk: Janyre Tromp Listen to Janyre’s episode here. In today’s episode, Janyre Tromp joined me to discuss writing, editing, and what we love about books. She is so talented and brings out the best in other authors’ books and is an amazing writer in her own right. A fun fact I didn’t know or had forgotten is that she …
Book Talk: Regina Jennings Listen to Regina’s episode here. Regina Jennings is one of my favorite historical writers. Y’all will so enjoy meeting her. She writes the best historical romances set during the mid to late 1800s. We discussed her Fort Reno series and her new Joplin Chronicles (ala Pinkerton Files), and readers chimed in with their favorites of her …
It feels like fall has barely arrived but as we near November, I’ve been thinking about my favorite Christmas movies and books. The Hallmark channel is already filled with new and old Christmas movies…I’ve been seeing the images fill my social media feeds. Honestly, it’s rather startling to think that in two months Christmas will already be behind us. This …
Book Talk: Carrie Turansky Listen to Carrie’s episode here. In this episode, Carrie Turansky and I discuss her latest book, the British Home Children, and more. It was fun to learn how she picked the Edwardian time period, the types of research she conducts and so much more. You’ll love getting to know Carrie and hearing all about what she …
What’s your favorite part of fall?
Book Talk: Natalie Walters Listen to Natalie’s episode here. In this episode, I get to introduce you to my writing friend, Natalie Walters. She has written the Harbored Secrets series, and it was really good. However, she has a brand new book starting a new series coming out in November (which I endorsed) and it was phenomenal! I cannot wait …