Last summer my family had a crazy adventure. For awhile the longing for a shared adventure had grown in my heart. Because my husband spent seven of his growing up years in the Far East, I’ve harbored a desire for our children to share a similar experience. The more I thought and prayed about it, the crazier it seemed. Yet …
Why Write about the Monuments Men?
Books are born many ways. Shadowed by Grace started when I walked by a display at our local library the summer of 2010. There a new non-fiction book stood cover out. The photo on the front piqued my interest: a clearly WWII soldier standing with a large painting. The stories I read in that book, Monuments Men, by Robert Edsel, …
Quirkiest Christmas Gifts?
Hey everyone, meet my author friend, Katie Ganshert. She lives in Iowa with her hubby, their five-year old son, their goofy black lab, and are awaiting the day their daughter from the Congo will join them. Katie writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction. You can learn more about her and her books on her website. In fact, she’s giving two …
Protected: The Birth of a Book Idea
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Meet Melissa Tagg!
Hey everyone, meet my author friend, Melissa Tagg. She lives in Iowa but sometimes pretends it’s London. Melissa writes romantic comedy and her first book, Made to Last, just came out this year. You can learn more about her at www.melissatagg.com. In fact, she’s giving away a fun prize pack to one lucky website visitor this week, so stop by …
What’s Your Favorite Christmas Movie?
Hi everyone! Meet two of my author friends, Kristy Cambron and Beth Vogt. Kristy is a debut author with Thomas Nelson Publishers in 2014. She’s a proud Hoosier who lives with Jeremy (her husband of thirteen years) and their three football-loving sons. She writes W WII and Regency Era vintage romance titles, with Christ-centered stories primarily set in Europe. Book …
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Christmas Memories
Christmas is always a special time of year, one I look forward to each year. Over the years, it has been a time filled with family. As a child we would spend Christmas Even with my dad’s family, Christmas Day with my mom’s family, and then swap the next year. The time would be filled with food, cousins, laughter, and …
Shadowed by Grace is available! How to help an Author
“With an authentic knowledge of World War II history, a gentle hand of artistry, and a heart for true love, Cara Putman has written a story that stole my heart.” Cindy Woodsmall. Last night I was thrilled to discover that Amazon already has Shadowed by Grace available on Kindle. It releases everywhere January 1st, so this is early, but I’m …
History Comes to Life in Rebellious Heart
As a history lover, I love the rare author who gives me a sweeping historical novel yet demonstrates a great love and appreciation for history and getting it right. Jody Hedlund is such an author and her latest novel Rebellious Heart is such a book. The love story of John and Abigail Adams, so I was thrilled to discover after …