My dear friend (and wonderful author) COURTNEY WALSH is my guest here on the blog today. I'm so grateful for Courtney filling in for me as I've been with family this past week. UPDATE: The winner of Courtney's novel Change of Heart is Lisa Cullett! Lisa, see the final comment below with instructions on how to get your book! by Courtney Walsh I'm going to be honest. Lately, life has gotten the … [Read more...]
Two new novellas and a whole lot of learning
I have so much to be thankful for this month! I've been published in traditional commercial fiction for twenty-two years now so I had to go kicking and fighting into Indie publishing. That word "independent" has taken on a whole new meaning as I venture into this new territory. But I have to admit it's fun and a definite learning experience. First, I want to clarify that I will always … [Read more...]
4 Simple Ways Readers can Help Authors
Readers often ask me how they can help their favorite authors. I love to get that question because it is so very easy to help your favorite authors. Today I want to share a few of those with you.[Tweet "Love #Chrisfic? Today @Cara_Putman shares 4 ways #readers can help authors."] 1) If you read a book and like it, then please post reviews. Don't give spoiler details, but let other readers … [Read more...]
Say YES to the dress … and the book!
Saturday I went wedding dress shopping with my daughter, her bridesmaids, and my 85-year-old grandmother. Here is the group! (I was taking the photo.) My daughter Leslie is the second on the left with the curly hair! I took photos of my daughter in the dresses she was trying on, and the dress she CHOSE! (It was the 4th one!) But at least a dozen times I was told, "Don't you dare … [Read more...]
3 Things Books You Love Say About You
How often do you re-read your favorite books? And what do they say about you? Recently, I've been caught up in Rome during the first century. I first read A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion) and An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion #2) by Francince Rivers as a young mom. I remember being totally captivated by the stories, and I recommend the books to everyone I know, but … [Read more...]