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5 Books I recommend + Giveaway

June 23, 2022 By Cara Putman

This week I crossed having read or listened to 68 books. You can see the whole list here on Goodreads. Because I read voraciously and because we are officially in summer, I thought I'd take the time today to share some books I've enjoyed. At the end you'll also find links to two givewaways on my blog -- one ends today! Have you read any of these books? I don't know if you were able … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: cara putman, giveaway, reading

Restarting the Writing Lifestyle

May 26, 2022 By Cara Putman

I mentioned in my last post that I was going to have to spend significant time this summer writing. Just last week I signed a three-book deal for a new legal, romantic suspense series in addition to the WWII novellas I'd also signed contracts to write. It's a process for me to restart the writing race when I've gotten out of practice. Today, I thought I'd take you behind the scenes. Be sure to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: cara putman, giveaway, writing

Book Release (And a Giveaway!)

May 6, 2022 By Jody Hedlund

To Tame a Cowboy, the third book in my Colorado Cowboys series, is now available! I’m happy to report that early readers are loving this new story! It centers around the third handsome and hunky McQuaid brother, Brody. Unlike his brothers, Brody fought in the Civil War. The death and destruction he witnessed destroyed his sensitive spirit and left him a broken man. His only interests in life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: giveaway, Jody Hedlund, New Book Release, To Tame a Cowboy

Books & Tea (+Giveaway)

March 17, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

One of my favorite ways to relax is with a hot cup of tea and a good book. A comfy chair and some fuzzy socks add to the coziness. In 2019, my daughter and I visited Victoria, BC and while there, I fell in love with Murchie's Tea, a shop that has been in operation since 1894. My history-loving soul adores the idea of sipping a brew my characters could have enjoyed! I found this wonderful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Reading Tagged With: giveaway, Tea

Snow Days and Giveaways

February 10, 2022 By Cara Putman

Last week we were in the middle of what I shall light heartedly call snowmaggedon. It started Wednesday morning with rain as I drove to campus at 7:30. By 8:05 as I walked to my class, it was sleeting and by 9:30 at a break we had an inch of snow. When I walked back to my building at 11, it looked like this: I spent Thursday and Friday working from home. The ring light and Zoom became my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: cara putman, giveaway, sarah sundin, snow

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