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
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 …
Book Talk: Janyre Tromp
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
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 …
Book Talk: Carrie Turansky
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 …
Book Talk: Natalie Walters
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 …
Book Talk: Joanna Politano
Book Talk: Joanna Politano Listen to Joanna’s episode here! Do you love a good Gothic novel? Love one that points to truth and is filled with romance and a setting that springs off the page? Then you will love Joanna Davidson Politano‘s novels. She spins the most wonderful stories, and I’m so glad to introduce you to her. Joanna is …
Book Talk: Carrie Stuart Parks
Book Talk: Carrie Stuart Parks Listen to Carrie’s episode here! Carrie Stuart Parks joined me the night her newest suspense novel Woman in Shadows released. A forensic artist who works with law enforcement, she brings that attention to detail to her writing. We talk plot, books, Grand Pyrenees dogs, and so much more. You’ll love meeting her and learning about …
Book Talk: Tamera Alexander
Book Talk: Tamera Alexander Listen to Tamera’s episode here! Tamera Alexander and I have been friends for years, and I love her richly layered Reconstruction novels. When we’ve traveled to Nashville, I’ve had to visit some of the plantations that her novels have been set at. They are that real to me. Have you read any of her novels? Do you …
Book Talk: Lynn Blackburn
Book Talk: Lynn Blackburn Listen to Lynn’s full episode here! Wonder how authors write ensemble casts? What it’s like to be a reader who also writes? Lynn H. Blackburn and I talk about how she got the idea for the Dive Team investigation series. We also talk about how books are connected through the ensemble cast…how much readers like it, but …









