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August 8, 2019 By Cara Putman

A writer wears so many hats. Author. Marketer. Another job — Maybe. Family. Friend. And so much more. One of the things I’ve really been thinking about this last few weeks is how to more effectively connect with readers.

I read. A lot. I write. A lot. And I love to discuss books. All of us here do. That’s why we’re here 🙂 I’m also really curious. I’m always reading books on all kinds of topics. So that means when I dive into something, it tends to nag at me until I devise a plan to implement. I blame the 3, Type A in me.

But as I’ve been thinking about where to invest my time, I thought…wait a minute. I don’t need to wonder what to do. I can ask!

So I’d consider it a kind favor to this author if you’d take less than two minutes (I promise that’s how long Survey Monkey said it would take) to answer a few short questions. A few clicks could help me as I’m planning. Grazie mille! Muchas Gracias. Merci!

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An award-winning author of more than 40 books, Cara is a Clinical Associate Professor in business law and ehtics to graduate and undergraduate students at Purdue University. She lives with her husband, four children, a perfect cat, and a sweet yet rambunctious shelter puppy in Indiana.
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  1. Rebecca A Reed says

    August 8, 2019 at 5:01 am

    This survey is a great idea. I love books in any format, though I prefer to actually read them. I’ve had to move to audio if I want to “read” at all due to my active and extremely full schedule. That’s also the draw of blogs such as this – quick and easy to read. I love connecting over books and often blog about favorites on my website. I also send them to my friends when I finish with them. Thanks for all you do.

    • Cara Putman says

      August 8, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks, Rebecca. I’m so glad you liked it. And I always enjoy taking them, so I hope you do, too! Thanks so much for letting me know what you love…I’ve made the switch to lots of audio for the same reason. Primarily in the car though.

    • Jennifer Black says

      August 9, 2019 at 8:00 am

      Great survey! I never thought I would read ebooks as I love the feel of the paper of an actual book in my hands. But, on vacation ebooks are so convenient (as I can have multiple books stored on my phone) and I can read in the dark. I worked on painting my house this summer, so audiobooks were my go to (and I didn’t paint any of the “pages”). They’re also great to listen to in the car on said vacation. 🙂

      • Cara Putman says

        August 10, 2019 at 9:05 pm

        I was the same way, Jennifer. I read them out of necessity and convenience, but still crave paper.

  2. Kay Garrett says

    August 8, 2019 at 7:21 am

    Filled out the survey. 🙂 Since I’m already a newsletter subscriber, I left those blank.

    • Cara Putman says

      August 8, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      Perfect! And thanks so much, Kate.

  3. Anne L. Rightler says

    August 8, 2019 at 8:37 am

    Already subscribe.

    • Cara Putman says

      August 8, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks for participating, Anne.

  4. Beverly Duell-Moore says

    August 8, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    Interesting questions! I have never,ever listen to an audio book. As far as ebooks go, I don’t own an ereader. So, it’s paperback all the for me. I did find out a few days ago that I could download books and they’d be loaded to my computer. *All this time of having a computer and I never knew. I’d love to listen to an audio but haven’t gotten one yet. I might try the library first.
    Cara, I really love your books!

    • Cara Putman says

      August 10, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks, Beverly! There are a couple apps that make it really easy to download audiobooks onto your phone or computer if you have a library card. Check and see if your library has Hoopla or Libby.

  5. Brenda Murphree says

    August 8, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    Filled out the survey. I’m already subscribed but when on and filled out information.

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