Book Talk: Janyre Tromp Listen to the episode with Janyre Tromp On Book Talk with Cara, author and freelance book editor Janyre Tromp returns to discuss her upcoming novel The Scorpion Thief and her series Threads of the Lost Myth. She shares her long-standing fascination with global mythology, explains that the series works backward in time to uncover a “lost …
Book Talk: Chelsea Bobulski
Book Talk: Chelsea Bobulski Listen to the episode with Chelsea Bobulski In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman interviews author Chelsea Bobulski about her historical romance novel, A Deal with a Debutante. Set in the Gilded Age era, Chelsea discusses her background in history, her writing process, and the unique romantic tropes explored in the book. …
Book Talk: Joanna Politano
Book Talk: Joanna Politano Listen to the episode with Joanna Politano Cara welcomes author Joanna Politano back to Book Talk to discuss her upcoming novel The Life She Forgot (out April 21), the first in a new reverse-chronology series centered on an imaginary house built into Cornwall’s cliffs, where each book reveals new hidden rooms and tunnels. Joanna shares life …
Book Talk: Katherine Raey
Book Talk: Katherine Reay Listen to the episode with Katherine Reay In this episode, the host reconnects with author Katherine Reay after three years. Katherine updates listeners on her move from Chicago to Montana, her new rural life, and her children who are now spread across the country. The conversation centers on her latest novel, The English Masterpiece, an art …
Book Talk: Nicole Baart
Book Talk: Nicole Baart Listen to the episode with Nicole Baart In this episode of ‘Book Talk with Cara,’ I interview Nicole Baart about her newest book, Where He Left Me. Nicole shares insights into her background, inspiration for the book, and her writing process. The conversation reveals Nicole’s melding of personal experiences and creative what-ifs that shaped the suspenseful, …
Book Talk: Amanda Wen
Book Talk: Amanda Wen Listen to the episode with Amanda Wen Some people are such fun to have a conversation with, and today’s Book Talk guest is one of those. Amanda Wen is the author of multiple books, and today we’re talking about her latest novel, Echoes of a Silent Song. What I love is that she brings elements of …
Book Talk: Kate Angelo
Book Talk: Kate Angelo Listen to the episode with Kate Angelo In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I get to interview my friend, author Kate Angelo, about her latest book, Girl Lost. Together, we delve into the book’s innovative use of cutting-edge technology, such as 3D-printed organs, and its deep ethical issues. Kate shares her journey from a …
Book Talk: Robin W. Pearson
Book Talk: Robin W. Pearson Listen to the episode with Robin W. Pearson Robin Pearson is one busy woman, as you’ll quickly learn in today’s episode of Book Talk. An author who writes in North Carolina, she incorporates her southern roots into her stories. In our conversation, we got to talk about our shared love of bookstores and dream of …
Book Talk: Ash Clifton
Book Talk: Ash Clifton Listen to the episode with Ash Clifton In this episode of Book Talk, I interview Ash Clifton, a debut author from Gainesville, Florida, about his intense thriller, Twice The Trouble. I like to compare this novel to works by Michael Cane, Tom Clancy, and Daniel Silva. Ash shares his journey of becoming a writer, inspired by …
Book Talk: Paul Bradley Carr
Book Talk: Paul Bradley Carr Listen to the episode with Paul Bradley Carr One of the things I enjoy most about hosting Book Talk is making new writing friends. I love connecting with writers I’ve known for years, but today I get to introduce you to a new friend. Paul Bradley Carr and I hadn’t met before we recorded, but …










