Hi, y’all. My Southern is coming out after spending most of last week in Nashville for meetings with my editor and team at Thomas Nelson. There was a snowstorm that shut down the town for a day, but Eric and I had a great time anyway.
Tuesday my editor Jocelyn Bailey ubered over to the Opryland to have lunch with us, and then we hightailed it (as fast as we could in the snow) to Franklin to take in the Dave Ramsey show for a bit. Eric leads Financial Peace University classes at our church, so he loved that bit. You can see him enjoying coffee that’s made at a little cafe in the lobby in the photo. I may have found a book or two–yes, even the girl who doesn’t read a ton of non-fiction found some interesting titles.
Eric had looked up bookstores around the Ramsey location, so we next stopped at a Barnes & Noble that was about a quarter mile away. It’s always a thrill to walk inside
and find my books on the shelf. See that cheesy smile? I’ve learned that I can collect my books and take them to customer service, and the staff are always delighted to have me sign them.
Eric leaned over and asked if they’d checked my I.D. because if I was Cara Putman, he was John Grisham. The clerk looked a little bit like a deer caught in headlights! After buying a couple more books, we headed to the Lifeway that was a quarter mile up the road. When we got there, they told us the mall was already closed, and they’d been told to close–at 3:30! Now we KNEW we were in the south!
The Lifeway had a stack of Imperfect Justice and Beyond Justice and asked me to sign them all, so they could make an endcap with them. The manager told me they knew Imperfect Justice because they had to fill the hole each day. That is music to this author’s ears!
Wednesday we spent several hours at Thomas Nelson talking about future books and marketing. It was such fun to see the team. As I left, the publicist loaded me up with ARCS of the crazy first cover for Imperfect Justice. So read to the end so you can enter the giveaway for the first one!
After that it was time for the ACFW board meeting. If you’re curious about this year, here’s a short little live video I took Friday morning. I am so excited about the conference! We’re really mixing things up in a good way. It’s going to be awesome, and not just because Debbie Macomber is the keynote speaker!
Be sure to enter the contest for the crazy cover version of Imperfect Justice! I’d love to fill your mailbox. And don’t forget Imperfect Justice is on ebook sale until the end of this month for $1.99. That’s cheaper than a cup of coffee, so a great time to buy.
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In the midst of Isaiah’s Daughter by Mesu Andrews. Wow, it’s epic.
She has a great writing style.
Sounds like an interesting snowy trip! Would love to run into some of your signed copies!
That would be fun!
Just read the comment question! I’m reading Tangled Webs by Irene Hannon. Yes, I would reccomenend it. I love her books!
I love her writing!
Looking forward to reading this book!!
I’m readin My Heart Belongs in the Shenandoah Valley by Andrea Boeshaar. Yes I would recommend it! My two favorite genres are suspense and historical.
I enjoy both of those genres, too!
I just finished A Passionate Hope by Jill Eileen Smith. Also recommend Isaiah’s Daughter by Mesu Andrews. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Sounds like you are a fan of Biblical fiction. Those are two really good writers.
I know Christmas has come and gone, but I’m just now getting to read “Christmas Roses” by Lenora Worth, Liz Talley, Winnie Griggs, Marie Juneau, Mallory Gaile, Michelle Allums, Jackie Rod, Mary Gill, Gloria Polanosky, and Sarah Hamer. I’m on the last story and yes I would highly recommend it. Always amazes me how you can tell and feel so much in so few pages but that’s exactly what they did in each and every one of the stories in this book. They are related in that they take place all around The Gardens of the American Rose Center located in Shreveport, LA. Don’t wait until Christmas to read this book. It’s a great read at any season!
What a fun way to connect a group of stories.
I’m reading Egypt’s Sister by Angela Hunt, and I would highly recommend it. It started out a little slow, but picked up quickly, and now I’m having trouble putting it down.
Sounds like a good read. I love books that I think about when I’m not reading them.
in 2018, I have read and loved A Song Unheard by Roseanna M. White, The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz, and A Refuge Assured by Jocelyn Green. Loved them and would highly recommend each one!
You are off to a great start this year.
Currently reading Place at our Table by Amy Clipston. It’s my first by her, and I am enjoying it.
You are off to a great start this year!
I have just started reading Roseanna White’s A Song Unheard. I just finished a non-fiction book which was primarily related to WWII, The Women Who Wrote the War by Nancy Sorel.
I’m about to start reading an ARC copy of The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla Laureano. I love the cover, too. But right, I’m a little way’s into It Started With Goodbye. I’ve haven’t read enough to determine if I like it or not, but I hoping I’ll enjoy this YA.
I love that cover!
I’m currently reading A Name Unknown by Roseanne M. White.
i dont read really fast, but i have been reading the series from Vennetta Chapman i am on the second book called Protected (Jacob’s Family)…..and yes i would recommend them for others to read.
I’m reading Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb, and I highly recommend it. It’s a story told through letters written by the main characters as they experience WWI.
Looks like a great trip. Thanks for the giveaway.
Unspoken by Dee Henderson
Book I’m reading is “The Protector’s mission” by Margeret Daley
I am reading Mission Walked by Edi Littlefield Sundby. Wow. I am blown away by her determination. I do recommend it.
I am reading the If I Run series by Terri Blackstock and am reading the 3rd in the series, If I Live, coming out in March. Sooo good! Very suspenseful and exciting!
Would enjoy winning a copy of Cara’s book.
I just finished “A Name Unknown” By Roseanna White. I would highly recommend it!
I am reading an ARC of “The Heart Forger,” but since this is the second in a series, I’d recommend that people read “The Bone Witch” first or they’ll be lost. It’s definitely not for everyone, but if you’re into paranormal stories, it’s an interesting series.
I’m listening to Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper. Yes, I recommend it.
And I like Eric’s sense of humor!
I just finished A Song Unheard by Roseanna White. It was amazing! Now I’m reading The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla Laureano, and I’m really enjoying it, too!
Oh! I started “Imperfect Justice” earlier tonight. I love it and I’m just going into the second chapter!
I am currently reading The night women by sara blaedel and also just finished the Matchmaker Brides collections by multiple authors and I would recommend both.
Currently enjoying “Firefly Cove” by Davis Bunn
I’m currently reading “Cat Got Your Cash” by Julie Chase. I would recommend the book and the rest of the series.
I’m reading A Lady at Willowgrove Hall (Whispers On The Moors #3)
by Sarah E. Ladd. I’m enjoying this series!
A Passionate Hope by Jill Eileen Smith and yes, I would recommend it!! Or any of her other books really, she brings Biblical fiction to life for me 🙂 This one is about Hannah who was barren.
Thank you for the giveaway chance!
The book I am reading right now, is,
“Falling to Pieces” by Vannetta Chapman.
Amish & Mystery together. A match made in Heaven.