Earlier this month, my baby brother got married. It was such a day of celebration. He'd waited 44 years to find the right woman, and the Lord finally brought her into his life. I didn't know much of the origin story of this relationship, but over the course of the weekend, I heard from multiple people about the providence of God in bringing Kenny and Lauri together. As a romance writer, I could … [Read more...]
Better late than never, right? And a giveaway!!!
I'm fashionably late today but if you could see my pajamas and my puffy eyes, you would not call me fashionable at all. I have many excuses, however. Sunday afternoon, I put the finishing touches on a book due on Monday. Then my husband and I cleaned and rearranged my office so I could see out into the front yard more and enjoy the new recliner Santa brought me. It has beach words all over it! … [Read more...]
Things Deb and I would have done. . .
Have you ever looked forward to something BIG TIME...only to have it not come to pass? Well, that happened this week. But it was no one's fault. It's just life. But I've been so bummed. First, some quick backstory… A few of you might not know that Deb Raney and I have been writing critique partners for over 14 years now. And during that time, we've become very dear friends. Well, Deb was … [Read more...]
The Voyage
I once heard a speaker compare life to a kayak trip downriver. Sometimes the waters are smooth and we can enjoy a leisurely journey, admiring the beauty all around us. But every now and then we hit the rapids and we’re suddenly thrown into a mad scramble to stay afloat. As we navigate past rocks and other dangers, overwhelmed with fear, we wonder if life will ever be serene and peaceful again. … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
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Christmas Vacation Photo Album
Happy new year, everyone! My kids returned to school this past Wednesday and I've returned to writing the rough draft of Bradford Sisters novel #3 (Britt's love story). So this seems like a good time to reminisce about the trip our family took over Christmas vacation. I know that a lot of people prefer to celebrate Christmas in their own homes. I get it! I love that, too. But I think my … [Read more...]
It’s Edit Letter Time!!!!
This may sound crazy, but I got the best email. It was my edit letter on my next book. Delayed Justice will release later in 2018, and I've been on pins and needles since I sent the book in to my publisher and new editor in November. The holidays and life has the edit coming back to me now. [Tweet "@cara_putman talks about edit letters and why authors (and readers) should love them. #amreading … [Read more...]
My One Little Word for 2018
Since 2004, I have made a practice of asking God for a word for the coming year, a practice that I had heard someone in a small group at church mention. It has amazed me how the word that comes to me as an answer to that prayer has played such a part of the year that follows. Sometimes I've received a single word. Sometimes I've received a phrase. Always what I've received has been meaningful, … [Read more...]
A Few Of My Favorite Things, Too
Yes, I’m completely stealing this blog idea from Deborah Raney’s post yesterday (which has already cost me some expensive online shopping, I can tell you. :) ) I have a first draft due to my publisher in less than a week, so I’m all for a fun and easy post idea! Here are a few of my favorite things in the personal care department: Smartwool Socks When you live in frigid Minnesota, you … [Read more...]
These are a Few of My Favorite Things
I love raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens and all the other things in the song Julie Andrews made a household tune. But there are some more specific things I’ve enjoyed this year and I thought I’d share them with you. (I've included links for most, in case you want to order your own. Simply click on the image.) Thanks to Becky Wade for this post idea! I've never been true to one makeup … [Read more...]
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