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My Word 2019

December 27, 2018 By Cara Putman

January 1st is around the corner, and that means I've been praying about my word for 2019. I first started doing this probably 10-12 years ago. It's become a way to set a theme for the year about what I think God wants to teach me. Some of the words have been exciting. Others not so much. Some have been easy. Others quite hard. Some I immediately sensed what God wanted to tell me. Still others … [Read more...]

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Favorite Quotes and Two Book Deals!

November 8, 2018 By Cara Putman

Last weekend I keynoted a small writer's conference in Chicago. It was an honor to be asked, and after praying a lot, I spoke about how God fills us with the ability to understand and write literature. Then I talked about how walking in our creative gifts takes courage. I made the graphic on the left into square photos that I handed out to the attendees so they could have a reminder as they write … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: cara putman, Reader quotes

The Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt & Facebook Live Woes

October 25, 2018 By Cara Putman

Today I wanted to let you know about the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt. These are so much fun, and a great way to meet new to you authors. I love the way that Christian authors come together to support each other like at Inspired by Life & Fiction. The scavenger hunt is another way we spread the word about each other. This time we’re giving away one of each of our books, a Kindle, and I’m … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: cara putman, Christian fiction scavenger hunt, Delayed Justice, Ebook Deals

Delayed Justice Arrives Next Week & Giveaway!

October 11, 2018 By Cara Putman

Any time a book baby launches, I get nervous. Not a little bit. A lot. There's a huge part of my heart and soul that goes into the books I write. The characters become real to me -- and that means I cry with them and laugh with them. I feel what they feel so that hopefully you will feel it, too. Delayed Justice, releases next week so that means I'm getting all the nerves. Will people like my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Book Birthday, cara putman, Delayed Justice, Julie Klassen

A best-seller? Say What?!?!

September 13, 2018 By Cara Putman

Monday I learned that Imperfect Justice hit the CBA bestseller list in June. This is the first time one of my books has made a list. Needless to say, I've been on the verge of happy tears all day. Imperfect Justice is my 28th book, and the story is so important to me that this is a sweet moment. I want to share that with you.[Tweet "Join @cara_putman as she celebrates hitting the @ECPA bestseller … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Bestseller, cara putman, giveaway

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