Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

What I’m Working On Now

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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

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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!

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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

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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...]

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