🎉 UPDATE: The winner of a copy of RIGHT WHERE WE BELONG is Tonya Robinette. 🎉 (Congrats, Tonya! See my instructions in the comments for getting your book.) I haven't taken you on a garden tour yet this summer, so thought I'd show you around our yard before the squirrels and rabbits destroy everything! I don't want to complain too much because we do love our wildlife. The animals and birds … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashEntertainment.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. … [Read more...]
What I’m Working On Now
Last fall, I had the pleasure of hanging out with authors Karen Witemeyer (who we all know well here at Inspired by Life), Kristi Ann Hunter, and Sarah Loudin Thomas at the American Christian Fiction Writers conference. We all write for Bethany House and Karen, who's become quite the matriarch of Bethany House novella collections, floated the idea of a multi generational novella … [Read more...]
A Walking Tour of Florence & Giveaway
Today I thought I would do something a little different and take you on a walking tour of Italy. The last week of my stay, I was on my own. Being me, that meant finding reasons to walk as far as I could. On this particular day I actually got out a tour book and selected a walking tour that would take me to some sites I already knew and a few that I didn't. [Tweet "Join @cara_putman for a … [Read more...]
Roses, Rain, and Rodeos–Oh, my!
I've been focusing on getting several projects done this week. One involves roses, one involve rodeos and I'm also working with seven other writers on a military continuity that will be out next year. So I've been holed up in my office a lot, with chocolate and coffee to see me through. Meantime, outside my window the rain is falling as Tropical Storm Cindy comes calling along the Gulf coast. I do … [Read more...]
2 ways to brighten your Tuesday
Hey friends! Do you love free print books? If yes, then . . . Be sure to sign up on Goodreads to win 1 of 10 print copies of EACH of my Belle Meade Novels this week. enter the goodreads giveaway But hurry, the giveaway ends this Saturday (June 24). And now a second opportunity… Harper Collins Christian Publishing and I are gathering a STREET TEAM to help spread the word about my … [Read more...]
A “Fly Away” Giveaway
The notice in the newspaper intrigued me. It called for volunteers to help with a hot air balloon race, which was taking place in a few days in a nearby park. I remember thinking, “Hmmm. Maybe I could use this experience in a novel someday.” We lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the time, and my children were small, but I talked my family into volunteering with me, thinking it might be a fun … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day
Reasons Why Favorite Authors Disappoint Their Readers
At the beginning of June, my 17th published book made its way into readers’ hands. In addition to 3 published novellas, that means I have 20 different works out there. I’m blessed to have faithful readers who have read everything I’ve written and who let me know how much they’ve enjoyed all my books. However, I know that not every book I write will resonate with all my readers. In fact, the … [Read more...]
Think Outside The Alpha – And a Giveaway!!
I admit it. My favorite part about writing romance novels is having control over the hero. Making him look the way I want him to look (Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth, and Alex O'Loughin are frequently consulted), giving him rugged swagger and the skills to back it up, and best of all, giving him an honorable core and a soft heart that only the heroine can uncover beneath his gruff exterior. What … [Read more...]
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