Book Talk with Cara Putman: Recent Episodes
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Have you ever wondered where an author gets an idea for their story? Or how their book went from idea to book? In Book Talk with Cara Putman, I chat with your favorite Christian authors about all things books, writing, and life!
Today, it's a delight to have Misty Beller on Book Talk. A busy mother of five, we were having a good conversation about the need to edit our lives when we remembered to hit record. Don't worry, we made sure to go back and include that for you, too.
Rocky Mountain Journey is the third book in her current series, that follows four sisters who are on a mission to honor their father's dying wish. This novel is filled with the theme of searching, both for the heroine and the hero. When I asked her what was next, Misty pulled back the curtain on her process of finding the next story idea. It includes a document filled with notes that she makes as she's researching for her books. Because she's pretty driven (I can't relate, just kidding!), she's not good about giving herself time to let the stories percolate, but she's doing that more this time around, and it's been fun to watch the story develop. If she were to give advice to her younger writing self, it would be to connect with writers' groups and pray for God's leading and then wait for it. She's not always great at the waiting, but when she does, it goes better. Such good advice for all of us!
I know you'll enjoy learning more about this book and series set in 1930s Colorado. There's so much in this episode, y'all!
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Some authors are simply a delight to talk with, and Gabrielle Meyers is one of those. The fact she made time to chat in the middle of a week with a book launch, edits, book deadline, and proposal? I get tired just typing all that up!
For a Lifetime is the third book in a series I have adored...but I am delighted to share that books four and five are coming! These mystical realism novels are such fun and bend my mind in the best way. This one has twin sisters who are time travelers between the Salem Witch Trials and 1912, and we talk about why she chose those time periods. We also talked about how she selects her time periods for each of these books. It's fascinating, y'all!
Gabrielle finds editing easier, and plotting up front the heavy lift that pays off in the long run. Finding the creativity and hook is the hard work of writing for her. There's so much good and fun in this episode, I can't wait to hear what your favorite piece is!
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I love introducing y'all to debut authors, and today's conversation with Angela Carlisle is such a fun one. Angela's first novel Secondary Target is a page-turning romantic suspense that kept me reading when I did not have time. That's the sign of a compelling book! This novel contains a secret identity plot with a cold case all twisted up with a lost love story. There are so many secrets in this book that I asked her if they were all intentional. Angela said no because she's not a plotter. She had a vague idea of where she was going and the rest happened. I have always admired people who can write like that!
Angela's biggest challenge as a writer who also works a full-time job is getting the words down. I might be able to relate to that! She also wishes she could go back and tell herself to relax because getting published is going to take a really long time, but that's normal. Make the most of the time to get better as a storyteller. It's such good advice for all of us.
Secondary Target is out now and this is a book that I inhaled. Here's more about it:
A ruthless murderer. A deadly secret. An unbreakable love.
After the brutal murder of her mother and brother twelve years ago, Corina Roberts built a new life in Kentucky. But when strange things begin to happen, she is thrust into a perilous game of life and death. With nowhere else to turn, her best hope of survival depends on her ex-boyfriend, army veteran Bryce Jessup.
Recently returned from service, Bryce has every intention of staying away from Corina, but when threats close in around her, he isn't willing to leave her safety to chance. As their search for answers uncovers lethal secrets her detective father kept hidden, Bryce and Corina must untangle the mystery of the merciless killer intent on terrorizing and eliminating Corina's family before it's too late.
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Today, it's a delight to have Amanda Dykes join me on Book Talk. A busy mother of four, Amanda first decided to be a writer when she realized she was telling her students to follow their dreams and realized she needed to do the same. She started with a children's book, and when she got a rejection, she had a choice. Go forward or stop. Fortunately for all of us, she decided to keep writing, but this time with full-length novels. Her advice to writers is to go for your dream. You don't need an external invitation. Embrace your freedom to not have to prove yourself. Born of Gilded Mountains is a story where she invites us as readers to explore small towns, the sense of belonging and safety with a strong sense of adventure. It's a wonderful story. I know you'll enjoy learning more about this book and series set in 1940s Colorado.
There's so much in this episode, y'all!
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Shelley Shepard Gray has been writing her award-winning Christian novels since 2000. Today I'm delighted to have her on Book Talk to discuss her latest, Unforgiven. Like many, when she started writing, it was a new hobby. She wanted to be a principal, but one day forgot a book to read at a break, so decided to start writing one. She soon found that the stories and characters wouldn't let her go. Something that Shelley loves is the freedom of the first draft. They're messy, but around page 300 she discovers that she likes these people and knows readers will, too. With Unforgiven as with many of her books, she starts with a theme and the story flows from that.
This chat has gems like that and so many more. It was such a fun conversation. I can't wait to hear what you think of today's episode of Book Talk.
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Nicole Deese is one of those people I would love to hang out with. Our two extroverted selves would have too much fun catching up on all things life and writing. Until we can actually do that, recording Book Talk episodes is a fun way to connect and welcome you into the fun. Today's chapter of Book Talk is a delightful way to let you experience all the joy and delight that is Nicole Deese.
Nicole's latest novel, The Roads We Follow, is a contemporary romance with a cross-country flair. We talked about everything from when to share the truth to how hilarious it is that someone so bad at directions was plotting a road trip book. We also talked about how it's a gift to our writing selves to give our author selves an outline to the midpoint so that we can write fast. She shares so much wonderful wisdom as she pulls back the curtain on writing, that I had a hard time stopping the episode. This episode will fly by and you'll walk away encouraged to focus on the things and people who fill your cup so you can show up refreshed and ready to do the work in front of you.
I can't wait to hear what you think of today's episode of Book Talk.
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Jaime Jo Wright is no stranger to Book Talk or to award-winning fiction, so it is delightful to have her back for a conversation about her latest novel Night Falls on Predicament Avenue. We talk about everything from how she comes up with her spooky ideas. I love how she pulls ideas from newspaper stories and so much more. We also talked about whether the contemporary or historical thread tries to take over when she's writing her split-time novels.
This was one of her most difficult books to write for many reasons. One was the challenge of connecting the internal and external journeys of the characters. As she talks about the process, she'd tell her younger writing self to not get caught up in the mechanics of writing. And unpopular opinion: Jaime watches TV or she stops being productive. Let that give you the freedom to do what works for you.
You'll love this interview and getting to know Jaime in a new way.
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In today's episode of Book Talk with Cara, it's a delight to introduce you to Sarah Loudin Thomas and take you behind the scenes of her latest book These Tangled Threads. I so enjoyed chatting with her because we talked about a novel set at one of my favorite locations, the Biltmore Estate. What I didn't know before our conversation was that Sarah had worked at the Biltmore for about six years, and that love and passion for the history of America's castle comes through loud and clear.
She also works with youth, and her experience working with children who have overcome trauma and abandonment is woven through These Tangled Threads as well. Her passion for uncovering and weaving these Appalachian-based stories is so real and captivating. There is an energy that comes through in the way she talks about them. Each evening she writes one thousand words as she builds to her story. And that rhythm leads to the book. Her advice to new writers. Just do it. You'll get to your book.
I hope you enjoy this look at the story behind Sarah's latest novel These Tangled Threads.
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Sometimes there's an episode where there's just a depth that comes out, and this is one of them. Today I'm delighted to introduce you to my new writing friend Heather Kaufman. There are some books that you can't walk away from writing and Up From Dust was one of those books for Heather. The story of Martha, it's a book that she felt a strong sense of stewardship when she was writing it. Martha was the recipient of one of the seven I am statements from Jesus, and I loved digging into the challenges and joys of taking a piece of the Bible and expanding it beyond the verses while also being very aware of the solemn responsibility. Heather is so delightful and we had such fun talking about writing and the joy that comes in getting a sentence just written and the challenge of not getting stuck in perfectionism. The way she writes from broad strokes. And how she writes around a very busy, young family. You're going to walk away from watching or listening to this episode encouraged and eager to read Up From Dust. I can't wait to hear what you think!
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Do you love a novel that incorporates the Edwardian period, romance, and mystery? Then you will love the latest novel and series by Roseanna White. In this episode of Book Talk, I loved chatting with Roseanna about her latest novel A Noble Scheme, and her writing in general. Roseanna and her husband run a small publishing house while she also writes full-time, so Roseanna brings a unique perspective to the writing world. I have to tell you I have been aching to get my hands on this book since I read the first in this series, and she surprised me with some of the twists.
A Noble Scheme is a beautifully told story of wrestling with grief and trust. It invites us into a high-stakes gambit to find a kidnapped boy, but also welcomes us to explore deep themes in a wonderfully hope-filled way. This book starts with a dream, and it's woven so wonderfully that it's hard for me to imagine it starting with that sort of what-if. It honestly makes me jealous. I know you're going to love this opportunity to learn more about Roseanna, her books, and her writing process.
Y'all, this was such a great conversation, the time flew by and I know you'll love meeting Roseanna. I can't wait to hear your thoughts about our conversation. And if you haven't read either book in this series do so -- and stay tuned for a giveaway of the first. I truly adore it!
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I've never considered myself a cowboy romance person, but I do consider myself an avid Karen Witemeyer book reader. Her books launch to the top of my TBR pile with each release, so it's a delight to welcome her back to Book Talk. Today we are chatting about where she found her inspiration for cowboy romance — and it goes deeper than living in Texas, y'all.
I loved digging into her latest series, based on retellings of fairy tales. But these fairy tales have all kinds of twists — and not just from being set in Texas on a ranch. She wants to redeem traditional villains, add in some booted fun and so much more. It's fun because Karen always knew she wanted to be a reader, but she didn't realize she also wanted to be a writer until later in her life. Since then she's written so many award-winning novels, that I had to ask what her advice to her younger self (or new authors) would be. Her words? Try to take the pressure off. So good!
There's so much gold and fun in this chapter of Book Talk. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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From the moment I read my first Patrick Bowers novel, I've been a huge fan of Steven James' books. Then I met him at ThrillerFest. Since then we've interacted through ACFW and other organizations, and I've come to admire Steven as a master writer and teacher of writing. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to Steven in this episode of Book Talk. In his latest novel, Broker of Lies, Steven has created a hero who isn't an action hero. Unlike Patrick Bowers, who is a profiler in the FBI, Travis Brock is an attorney who is a redactor of FOIA requests for the Pentagon. In Fatal Domain, Brock and the rest of the Red Team are back and on a hunt that leads Travis deeper into a collision with his past. One of the things I love about Steven's books is the way they twist and turn, and this one is no exception. He's showing us what might be possible with tech and taking us to a place where we might feel uncomfortable. In this episode, Steven and I talk about the books, but we also talk about his writing process. For Steven, it's always about the characters first and then the story emerges as he writes. He calls story a collision of desires. What is pursued? and What setbacks and desires occur along the way? What would make an honest response for the character in that situation? I also love how Steven talks about wanting the climax to be a moment where he has written himself into a corner and has to find a way out. He wants to play to readers' expectations and then twist them. These are just a few of the techniques Steven shares with us in this chapter of Book Talk with Cara. I can't wait to hear what you think and if you've read any of his books.
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Today it is such fun to introduce you to my friend and debut author Angela Bell. There is something so sweet about that first, full-length book, and when you tackle something that blends Around the World in 80 Days with Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies you get the wonder and magic of A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventures. Y'all, I loved this novel. It was such fun with Victorian whimsy and a hint of steampunk. Historical romance, heavy on wonder and fun. Mystery with a tinge of suspense. Romance with a dollop of travel. There is unexpected depth to the hero and heroine as they both wrestle with the demons of feeling isolated and alone. The fantastical journey they embark on is a wonderous race around 1860 Europe, but it's also an exploration to learn about themselves. I so loved this carefully constructed, intricately timed journey of exploration and fun with hints of suspense and fun. Wait! I'm gushing. In our chat, we explored how her desire to travel shows up in this novel as well as how her love for the hero's war injury impacts him. We explore how she knew she was an author and the advice she would give her younger writing self. It was such fun to connect over this fun story, and I can't wait to hear what you think. Have you read it yet?
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Do you love a novel that incorporates the Gilded Age, romance, and mystery? Then you will love reading novels by Elizabeth Camden. In this episode of Book Talk, I loved chatting with Elizabeth about her latest novel While the City Sleeps, and her writing in general. As a former university business librarian, Elizabeth brings a unique perspective to her research and books. She's incorporating the emerging technology of the Gilded Age, with business and strong women to create a different type of tension. All of that comes together in While the City Sleeps, a novel in which the heroine is a dentist -- love that!
When you're weaving a story with three strands (romance, history, and mystery), sometimes one wants to take over. You'll learn which one wanted to take over in While the City Sleeps as well as why a writer might knowingly have to make a mistake in the history for the sake of the story or readers. We also talked about my favorite books of hers as well as how rejection was a process that taught her to be a better writer. Y'all, this was such an enjoyable conversation, the time flew by and I know you'll love meeting Elizabeth and getting to know her and her books.
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Today it's a delight to introduce you to Mitch Albom. I have enjoyed each of his books that I have read including Tuesdays with Morrie and The Stranger in the Lifeboat, so I was intrigued by his latest novel The Little Liar. We live in a day where truth can feel so elusive and difficult to find, that the theme of truth is critically important. Then I saw that the book starts during World War II and I was hooked. Y'all know, I am a student of that time period and write books set then, but the war in Greece was new and fascinating to me.
The pursuit of truth and the impacts of twisting truth are so brilliantly woven into this novel. I loved learning how Mitch approaches the theme and story. This conversation felt like a twenty-minute masterclass in some ways while also being so engaging. There are decisions we make as writers, and he lets us behind the curtain into some of the decisions he made while writing The Little Liar. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Thanks for joining us for this episode of Book Talk. You'll be inspired! And be sure to share it and the book with a friend.
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It's always such fun to chat with my friend Mary Connealy. She's at 75 books, y'all. 75! Our careers have run on parallel tracks, so I am truly in awe of the way she writes so many books that are all so unique with strong heroines, and cowboys. The secrets to her success? One thousand words a day and research is one of her favorite things to do.
The core research for her latest novel Chasing the Horizon came from a book called The Woman Who Wouldn't be Silenced. I found that fascinating because I had seen this book several times and picked it up, but hadn't read it yet. Let me tell you, I cannot wait to read it now. But that book served as the string board for a series of what-ifs that became Chasing the Horizon.
Mary's advice to new writers? Be consistent and write a bit each day. Her passion for this story and all of her books comes out loud and clear as we chat in this latest installment of Book Talk with Cara.
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Who doesn't love a good romantic suspense? Especially when it blends romance with suspense in a way that welcomes the reader back to the pages again and again?
That's why I love reading my friend Dani Pettrey'snovels. It was such fun to welcome her back to Book Talk as we talked about the first book in her new Jeopardy Falls series. Set in New Mexico, One Wrong Move takes readers on a ride through the insurance world — with an ensemble cast that is a Dani Pettrey trademark. It was fun learning how she balances the main story with the additional threads — and what she does with all the scenes and chapters she has to cut.
In this episode, she also talks about her biggest challenge as a writer — writing instinctually which makes for lots of drafts. And her best advice for herself as a young writer is to balance her time better earlier because that doesn't get easier with later drafts. These are just a couple of the gems she shares with us in this chapter of Book Talk with Cara. I can't wait to hear what you think and if you've read One Wrong Move. I loved it!
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Today it's so much fun to introduce you to Sarah Sundin and Amanda Barratt. These two write amazing World War II fiction, the kind that pulls you in, yanks out your heart, and leaves you thinking hard about what you've read. They each illuminate different parts of the war and are meticulous at bringing the details of real stories to the page. In this episode, we discuss their newest books. Amanda's is The Warsaw Sisters, set in Poland during the war, and Sarah gushes about it. Sarah's is Embers in the London Sky and involves a Dutch mother who is separated from her three-year-old during the Blitz. They each talk about the joys (Amanda: finding the stories of resistance, Sarah: her characters in particular the hero), and the way they structure their days when writing.
And in the end, they both give fabulous advice for their younger selves and current writers. You won't want to miss a word. Thanks for joining us for this episode of Book Talk. You'll be inspired!
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It's a delight to bring you this conversation with my new writing friend Jerry B. Jenkins. We've been in the same published writing group for years. But it was such fun to hop on Zoom and talk about his latest book, The Chosen Book Three. We talked about working with his son Dallas, writing the book after the production, which is the flip, and so much more. It was enlightening to hear his heart for this work and what God is showing him in the writing. There is such care in the process. There's also such fun in the writing and the choices. Jerry's been writing for 50 years, and he is a pro. But this is a calling. Writing has always been a calling, but there's a special add-on to this new work. I can't wait to hear your thoughts as you listen in.
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Today it's so much fun to have my friend Amy Lynn Green. She writes beautiful stories set during WWII often in homefront settings. Today we're talking about her brand new release The Foxhole Victory Tour. Y'all, I adored this story set in a small USO tour — the ensemble tour is wonderful and the setting is unique with most of it being in North Africa. We had so much fun talking about the challenges and fun of writing a story with so many characters — she ends up writing so much more than you read. We talked about how she knew she was a writer and the advice she would give herself if she could go back in time. She also told me that she finds joy in the process of overwriting and then editing down to the core story. It works so well for her books and for us as readers. This is such a fun conversation. You'll love this chance to get to know Amy and her books. You won't want to miss a word. Thanks for joining us for this episode of Book Talk. You'll be inspired!
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Today it is such fun to introduce you to my friend Laura Frantz. She is an award-winning author of historical romances, and we're talking about her latest novel The Seamstress of Acadie. This book is set in Canada with the French Acadians and follows the story of people who are sent from their homes in Canada to Louisiana and beyond. It's a story that will pull at your heart.
Because she wrote this book during the pandemic, Laura wasn't able to do the on-site research that she usually does. That meant her research had to take different turns. Still, it's deeply embedded in the real experiences and that vitality comes out in the story. You'll enjoy hearing about the joys and challenges of her research as well as learning about a fun summer opportunity to travel to London with Laura and Pepper Basham in June 2024. The Quill and Tea Tour sounds like so much fun and is going to some of my favorite places in England including York, Oxford, and London. Finally, you won't want to miss her writing advice if you're an aspiring or current writer.
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Today it is such fun to introduce you to my friend Sara Brunsvold. She is an award-winning author of gripping stories that I'd call contemporary women's fiction or saga. They bend genres in the best possible way, and readers agree wholeheartedly. Her first novel The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip is finaling and winning all sorts of awards, and today we're talking about her second The Divine Proverb of Streusel. This novel is laced with recipes that sound amazing and the wisdom of a great-grandmother that guides Nikki as she reconnects with her heritage and more.
You'll truly enjoy this opportunity to meet Sara and learn more about her books and how she is inspired to find these stories. Each author has a unique journey to publication and story discovery, and I loved learning about hers. I think you will too!
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It is a delight to have my friend Lynette Eason back to talk about her latest novel Double Take. I loved this novel. It's a bit of a departure for Lynette because it's more of a psychological suspense than her other books. It's all about the mind games. But that made it a fun, twisty read in a fresh way. Double Take does a beautiful job highlighting that we don't need to let the past define us and that we can believe in ourselves even when the evidence seems to point in a different direction.
Not only is Lynette an incredible author of award-winning, best-selling romantic suspense, but she recently started agenting. She's been a great mentor and writing teacher, so this is a natural extension of the work she does. What's some of the advice she would give to her younger writing self and to you? Don't be quite so obsessive and take care of your physical self, too.
I think you'll enjoy this interview. Thanks so much for tuning in!
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In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I wanted to do something fun and different. I thought I'd show you some of my favorite authors. These are the ones whose books I preorder so that going to my mailbox feels like Christmas year-round. These authors are from a variety of genres and I always enjoy their books. If you're looking for a book recommendation, these authors are a great place to start:
- Bethany Turner: contemporary rom-com
- Pepper Basham: love them all but her current series are a blast
- Jen Turano: adore her fun Gilded Age historicals
- Rachel Hauck: always a good choice but love her supernatural fairy tales
- Becky Wade: the best contemporary romance
- Mary Connealy: western romances are always an enjoyable read
- Beth Vogt: so good
- Colleen Coble: the best romantic mysteries. Love them!
- Natalie Walter: SNAP agency series has been perfect!
- Sarah Sundin: the queen of WWII in my opinion right now.
- Kristy Cambron: also writes great WWII (even though I'm adding her as I type!)
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Do you ever wonder why an author writes the story they do?
Some books are a favorite, even though I really do hate to admit that. There's just something about them that makes them special and unique. Stars in the Night is one of those for me. This was the first full-length novel I got to write and it blended my love of WWII and suspense. I call this my 1942 Hollywood collides with Murder on the Orient Express novel. It's grounded in a real event, only I created a fictional second one, because...well...bodies. I dive into the real events and how I had fun creating a second one and research detours. I'd love to know if topics and settings like this intrigue you because I'm always thinking about what I'm writing next.
Have you read Stars in the Night? What did you think?
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Do you ever wonder why an author writes the story they do?
Caroline's story was a long time coming. Originally I thought, her book would be book 3 in the Hidden Justice series. Then book four. Then it ended up being this novel, Lethal Intent. It was well worth the wait. I had so much fun telling this friends-to-more love story between Caroline and Brandon. But like all of my romantic legal suspense, it's so much more than a romance. This book is deeply embedded in the legal and ethical wranglings of cutting-edge medical technology and research. It also wrestles with how far should we go to save a child. I like asking the easy questions. I adore Brandon as a hero. He is so heroic and self-sacrificing in all the right ways. I think you'll love reading Caroline and Brandon's story.
Have you read Lethal Intent? What did you think?
Do you ever wonder why an author writes the story they do?
Every once in a while as an author, you get to write a book that you know is going to be special. Flight Risk was one of those books. I knew that before it finaled in two major awards. Today I'm taking you behind the scenes of Flight Risk from the moment my editor told me that Savannah needed her own book to me figuring out what that could look like. I expanded and twisted up a real plane crash in the DC area and added a layer about what is it like to find truth in a fake news world. It's another book that seemed crazily pulled from the headlines after I wrote it. . . almost in a way that you can't make up. Savannah is an older heroine; instead of turning 30, she's turning 40 and I love that about her. She's so secure and settled in a healthy way. She was sooooo much fun to write. And the hero Jett was a blast, too. The last page... Smoking!
Have you read Flight Risk? What did you think?
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Do you ever wonder why an author writes the story they do?
Today I want to take you behind the scenes of my book Delayed Justice. It's the only book that comes with a trigger warning. In fact, I wrote the prologue the way I did to quickly let readers know that this book deals with a sensitive issue that isn't for every reader. It was very important to me to deal with it in a careful way that honors readers and people who have walked the road while also acknowledging I haven't. I used many readers who work with this population as well as those who have to make sure I did that well.
While this story is gritty and real, I am also committed to always layering hope into my books. I firmly believe that even in the dark, God is there. This tells the story of a woman who goes after her abuser now that she is no longer a child. Like the other books in this series, there is a theme of protecting children.
Have you read Delayed Justice? What did you think
Do you ever wonder why an author writes the story they do?
Today I'm taking you behind the scenes of my story Imperfect Justice. In many ways, this is a very personal story for me. I had worked with domestic violence clients and walked friends through situations. Then I saw articles that put a spin on the story. Twist it up and I had so many layers coming together in my mind for this novel. It's an important one because it's an issue the church doesn't know how to handle. And it's real life. I also wanted to handle it well while remembering this is fiction and meant to entertain. So you've got a great hero, one of my favorite heroines, and a child. This is about the time I realized this series was going to be about different aspects of protecting children. It took me longer than it probably should have to recognize that thread!
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Do you ever wonder why an author writes the story they do?
Today I'm taking you behind the scenes of my story Beyond Justice. There were so many layers coming together in my mind for this story. I love it in so many ways. It's an important one and not just because it's my first official legal suspense. Add in DC, a great hero, and so much of my early career, and it was a fun one to write and create.
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Do you ever wonder where authors get their ideas?
Today I share the story behind the story for my novella Love Along the Shores in the Across the Shores collection that was released in April 2023. The authors for this collection were on the show earlier this summer, which was such fun, but now I wanted to give you more about why I wanted to dive into this particular story from WWII. This was a story I first had the idea for back in 2011 or 2012, but that doesn't mean it was a quick research when I sat down. In fact, the trickiest part was figuring out exactly which of the Outer Banks islands to place it on. Once I got that identified, the rest came together pretty quickly because I knew the history and the characters.
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Today I share the story behind the story for my novel The Art of Deception in the Come What May collection that was released in August 2023. It's a story that's unique for me because it's part of an indie collection, meaning I didn't have a contract with a traditional publisher but came together with many of my writer friends for this collection of 12 novels in three volumes. I talk about why I did that and why it can make sense to do that as part of my overall publishing strategy. I also talk about how this is part of the larger build-up to my next novel which will be released in April 2024. This was one of those stories I wanted to write. As I was researching I kept coming back to art as money laundering and found it FASCINATING. I love art. And I love suspense. And this seemed like an interesting way to tie the two together -- and a way that I hadn't seen written about in other books. I could probably write a whole series just focused on this area, but there's at least this book. :-) I've also got ideas for another series, so I'm asking for your input at the end of the episode. Let me know what you think!
Do you ever wonder where authors get their ideas? Today I share the story behind the story for my novella Beauty Bright in the We Three Kings collection that releases in September 2023. It's a story that's near to my heart because it's set in the days after WWII in Germany and involves the Monuments Men. It also ties to my contemporary series that launches in April 2024. I loved writing in this collection and returning to my WWII roots. I hope you enjoy seeing and hearing some of my passion for the story and the research that goes into writing a book like this. Have you read a book set in the days immediately after the war? One set in the race to return the art to those who had lost it? I'd love to know if topics and settings like this intrigue you because I'm always thinking about what I'm writing next.
It was so much fun to write a novella in this collection, and it was just as much fun to bring you this episode where we talk about our stories and how they connect. Across the Shores is a novella collection that has a cross necklace that connects four women across generations and continents. It was such a delight to write with Carolyn Miller, Angela Crouch, and Kelly Goshorn. In this episode we talk about how we find our story ideas, what's easier to write (heroes or heroines), and whether we're pantsers or plotters. We also talk about research surprises. I hope you enjoy learning about these ladies and our collection.
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Y'all, I never thought we'd get here. When I started Book Talk, I didn't have a vision for a podcast that would become this. Today to mix it up, my good friend Pepper Basham is interviewing me. It was so fun to share some of my writing journey, my passion for helping authors, and why I write the kinds of books that I do. We also talked about story, how she writes, and how we love teaching together. It was such fun -- even if a bit strange -- to be on this side of the interview process. And if you haven't read any of Pepper's books yet, you'll see why she's one of my dearest writing friends. I adore her books almost as much as I adore her.
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Life doesn't always go the way we want it to. If you've lived any amount of time, then you know that. What I love about Toni Shiloh's novels with Bethany House is that they are spiritual or Hollywood fairy tales. They capture that idea of finding a prince or a star who thinks we're beautiful and worthwhile. They see the value in us that we can't quite find. I love this chance to catch up with Toni and talk about her books and the characters she's bringing to life. Y'all, I could not put the Love Script down because I love Neavah. Lamont wasn't so bad himself, but Neavah was the type of heroine I can imagine being friends with. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Toni about her books, imposter syndrome, wondering where the next idea will come from, and much more.
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to write in a novella collection when the authors intentionally connect the stories closely? That's exactly what Crystal Caudill, Angela Strong, and I did for our collection We Three Kings which releases in September 2023. In this episode of Book Talk, we talk about how we got the ideas for our novellas, how they are connected, and what we incorporated into the stories. It was a real joy to write with Crystal and Angela, and you'll enjoy meeting them and learning more about their books. Of course, we also talk about writing too. Since we all right different genres and time periods, it's fun to compare notes on how we do what we do. I hope you enjoy this edition of Book Talk!
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Today it is a pleasure to introduce you to my writing friend Kathleen Denly. Her historical fiction is set in 1850s San Diego County California, and you'll enjoy getting to learn more about her passion for discovering little-known aspects of California's history and transforming it into a story. We also enjoyed talking about her family's adoption journey and how that found its way into a couple of her novels including her most recent Murmur in the Mudcaves. If you enjoy novels by Tracie Peterson, Kimberley Woodhouse, and Karen Witemeyer, then you will enjoy this chance to learn about Kathleen and what she loves about writing (the discovery and brainstorming process) and what drives her crazy (all the details!). You'll also enjoy her novels which transport you back in time.
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It is my absolute delight to introduce you to my writing friend DiAnn Mills. I met DiAnn at my very first ACFW in 2005 when I attended one of the workshops on plotting and brainstorming. I have loved her and her books ever since. In this episode, we talk about her upcoming book Facing the Enemy, and how it's a healing book for her because it touches on a tragic experience in her life. More than that, it's an example of her suspense with romance which is set in her hometown of Houston. That launched us into a conversation about how she loves to use setting to create havoc for her main characters and she gives some great examples. She also gives her top 4 writing tips for readers. You'll have to watch to catch them in detail: but they are that you need to read, write, learn, and pray every day.
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Connecting with my friend Rachel Hauck is always a joy, and it's always a delight to have her on Book Talk. This episode is no different. When we hit record, you get to eavesdrop on our conversation about stories as art and characters as joy. Rachel starts with a theme but not necessarily a spiritual thread, that will come later. Then the story idea will hit her later. In the process, the big idea will hit.
I also love that Rachel wants to introduce readers to a relationship with Jesus, not the church. Isn't that a cool distinction? The church is filled with people, and that means we will be let down and disappointed at some point in time. But Jesus is different. So very different. You'll enjoy this conversation and look behind the scenes into Rachel's next book the Best Summer of Our Lives.
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In many episodes, I've introduced you to my writing friends that I've known for a long time. In this episode, I have the privilege of introducing you to a new friend Kristen Parnell. It was such fun to talk about books and writing with this author who highlights that while we don't get to choose the situations of our lives, we do get to choose our response to situations in her books. We've both experienced the pain of miscarriage and that has highlighted the way life and its plot points can be outside of our control. Yet our response is not. That experience appears in her stories where a common theme is that faith is an adventure. When you read Take My Hand, her 7th published novel, you will certainly walk away with that idea!
Kristen is an author who often starts with 60-70% of her novel plotted and then lets the story take over and I think you will enjoy her writing as much as I have. I definitely enjoyed this opportunity to connect with her and learn more about her books and her writing process and know you'll enjoy it too.
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Y'all, I had so much fun connecting with my friends Misty Beller, Gabrielle Meyer, & Roseanna White. They each write historical fiction set in different time periods. Gabrielle Meyer's latest In This Moment is set during the beginnings of the Civil War, WWII, and the days leading up to 9/11. Roseanna White's A Beautiful Disguise is set in 1909 with an acrobatic set of aristocratic investigators — such fun. And Misty Beller's Rocky Mountain Rendezvous is set during the trader's rendezvous in 1837. After marveling at how much these homeschooling mamas who have each written more than 30 books have in common, we quickly turned to their books and how they developed the ideas for them. Idea sparks are a key part of the writing process. Often for the four of us, our best ideas for new books and series come from the research for the next series. And if you listen very carefully, you might just pick up an idea of what's coming next for each of these talented authors. I enjoy each of their books and can't wait for you to meet them!
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Sometimes you want a book that is richly layered with the best of stories. Author TI Lowe's next novel Indigo Isle is that. Inspired by the Prodigal Son and Beauty and the Beast, this story gripped my heart and didn't let go. I really enjoyed the opportunity to connect with TI and learn more about her journey to publication and how she finds her stories. We talked about the importance of research and how it can be hard when researching tough topics like abusive relationships and what it's like when someone doesn't fight or fight, but freezes. We discussed the importance of respecting the experience of others when we write and how she makes space to walk away when the writing is hard. But we also talked about her love of the South infuses her books. You'll hear it in her accent and in the way she writes about Charleston and the surrounding islands. You can also learn about the books she's reading right now.
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Y'all, it was such fun to reconnect with my writing friend Jaime Jo Wright. Since the last time she was on Book Talk, she's released two books: The Vanishing at Castle Moreau and Premonition at Withers Farm. We talked all about her inspiration for Castle Moreau — Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, the Hungarian countess who was the inspiration for her villain, and why she writes gothic novels. We also talked about which comes first for her: Setting or Plot. The answer might surprise you. I think you'll enjoy this peek behind the curtain into her writing process and her latest novel.
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to write Biblical fiction? Wondered how authors got their ideas? Then I'm so glad you can join us for this book talk with Angie Hunt and Connilyn Cossette. In this episode, we discuss many aspects of writing from how they find ideas to how they plot to how they use Scrivener (both are huge fans!). It was such a fun conversation, and I hope you enjoy it!
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It's always fun to introduce you to new authors, and Crystal Caudill is an author whose second and third books release this spring. She's also a coauthor with me on a novella collection that releases later this fall. It's been such fun to get to know her through writing together, and it was fun to talk with her about her books Counterfeit Hope and Counterfeit Love. Crystal writes deeply atmospheric novels that are set during the Gilded Age with the Secret Service. She is a detailed researcher and it comes out in the way readers are immersed in the time period and career. I had such fun talking games and writing process with her and think you'll really enjoy getting to know Crystal!
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Today's guest, Melody Carlson, is the author of more than 200 novels for teens and women. Several of her novels have also been adapted into movies for Hallmark and other channels — on many authors' bucket lists! In this Book Talk, we chatted about where she gets her ideas, what you can expect when you pick up her recent novels, as well as her most recent novel Second Time Around. If you love DIY shows, then you will enjoy this sweet romance. I also picked her brain about screenplays and what it's like to turn her novels into that version of themselves. We chatted about which comes first plot or characters and if she's a plotter or pantser. I think you'll love getting to know this prolific author, who has more than 7.5 million copies of her books in print.
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Many of you have read and love Dani Pettrey's books. In fact, many of you asked me to have her on Book Talk, something I was delighted to do. Dani writes amazing romantic suspense and romantic adventure, books that are gripping and pull you deeply into the setting and group of friends. We had so much fun talking about her novels, her settings, how she writes multiple characters in each book and so much more. We chatted about the benefits of real versus fictional settings, how to dig deep into real settings, and the challenges of coming up with names for all of our characters. We talked about her plot mountains and process and the challenges of writing one series while editing another. We also talked about her novella that releases this month as the wrap-up to her best-selling Coastal Guardians series. I hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at Dani and her books.
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Are you a reader who loves a new series? Do you fly through a series as fast as you can? Do you also love some diversity in your reading? Then this is the Book Talk for you. In this episode, I connect with Shelley Shephard Gray, who writes Amish romance, Elizabeth Goddard, who writes great romantic suspense, and Amanda Cabot, who writes westerns set in 1880s Texas. In this conversation, we chat about their latest novels which all launch new series. So whether you love Amish, romantic suspense, historic Western romances, or want to try something new, this episode will introduce you to some great authors and books.
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I had so much fun talking books and Captain America with my friend J'Nell Ciesielski and think you'll enjoy meeting her and learning more about her early 20th-century novels. I adored her latest novel Brilliance of Stars which reminds me of Marvel movies that center on Captain America. There's a reason! The idea came to her while watching those. We talked all about research, WWI, what makes a hero heroic, and her writing journey. I hope you enjoy meeting her and learning more about her novels.
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Y'all, I always have way too much fun with these romantic suspense-writing friends. Today is no exception. Lynette Eason, Lynn H. Blackburn, and Natalie Walters are authors whose books are those I preorder and read the moment they land on my Kindle or in my mailbox. In fact, I often end up with multiple copies. In this episode, I may have gushed about their latest novels, which happened to be the last books in each of their series. They claimed they were the hardest to write. I'm not sure I buy it because I adored the way the hero and heroine came together in each. We talked about what makes a great hero. The challenge about writing the last book in a series. And so much more. Enjoy — because we sure did!
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This episode was such fun to record for several reasons. First, Tricia Goyer and I have been friends since I had two kids and she had three — I now have four and she has ten. I've known Christen Krumm for years as she's been a virtual assistant for many of my friends and now for me for years. And I always enjoy meeting new authors like Elly Gilbert. Why did we come together for this episode? Christen and Elly were selected through blind auditions to be authors on the Sunrise Big Sky Montana Amish series, extending Tricia's original best-selling series of books. It was so much fun to talk about their process, books, and celebrating — or lack of celebrating — the end. You'll enjoy learning more about what it's like to be mentored by an author of more than 80 titles and what makes a great hero.
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Do you love slip-time novels? Adore World War II fiction? Love a book that can sweep you into the time and place in a way that makes you feel part of the action and story? Then you will love Melanie Dobson's books. It was a joy to connect with my friend and talk about her books. She has written thirty and we discussed her passion for telling stories of ordinary people in extraordinary times that are based on real people. But we also talked about the power of moving from the facts of journalism into the passion and emotion of story. I hope you enjoy getting to know more about Melanie and her books.
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When you meet Mary Connealy you meet an author who cares deeply about creating characters who resonate with readers. She wants to entertain while also touching people's hearts. Her stories do that for me every time and I love how her most recent stories are a combination of strong women and hearts. In this episode, we talk about how she finds her stories and why she's so passionate about writing these books about strong women set in the late 1800s. You'll love getting to know Mary. Our careers have run on parallel paths in many ways, but she has outpaced me in the number of books she's written, and I'm so glad.
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There are few people I adore more in the writing world than Kristy Cambron, and you'll understand after listening (or watching) a few minutes of this Book Talk with Cara. Kristy is one of the warmest people I know and she is passionate about books. Her books have a wonderful blend of hope in the midst of darkness, usually war. I have loved her work since her debut novel, The Butterfly and the Violin, and in this episode, we talk about her latest novel The Italian Ballerina as well as the book she is writing now. We may geek out on all the research. Then we dive into her role as an agent, and she shares her wishlist of projects. If you're an aspiring writer, you do not want to miss her list.
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On this episode of Book Talk, I get to introduce you to my friend Jill Eileen Smith. Jill is the author of twenty Biblical fiction novels. If there's a woman in the Old Testament, then she has probably written a novel bringing that woman's story to life. In this episode we discuss how she does her research, some of the books she's enjoyed writing, which books were challenging, and her next title Daughter of Eden. I hope you enjoy this look behind the scenes at what it's like for her to write these books that we get to enjoy.
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In this episode, my good writing friends Jennifer Deibel, Laura Frantz, and Sarah Sundin join me as we talk about their upcoming books. We also dive into what it's like to write historical fiction. How do you know what to research? When to stop researching? The craziest things we've researched and so much more. We also talk about where we would recommend people travel related to our books. It was so much fun and I hope you enjoy this deep dive into what makes these authors' books so good. Feeling like you are in the time period and location are two of the keys.
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What happens when you get five writers on a call talking about books, suspense, and more? A really fun call. Lisa Phillips, Megan Besing, Emilie Haney, Laura Conaway, and I talked about how we find time to write. The different seasons of life. The way we bring different things to our books based on different genres. Favorite writers we read. And so much more. I hope you enjoy watching this conversation about books with the writers who create them.
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You asked for it, and we put together a great Book Talk with Deborah Raney and Tamera Alexander about their writing relationship. They have been critique partners for years and attribute much of their success to that shared brainstorming and more. You don't have to spend much time with these two to sense the deep love and respect they have for each other. Watch and you'll learn how their partnership started, their advice for how to find your own critique partner and so much more. It's a great 20 minutes, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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In this episode of Book Talk, I'm chatting with my friend and author Erin Bartels. We talked about ideas, how she finds time to write, and so much more.
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In this episode of Book Talk, I'm excited to introduce you to award-winning, best-selling author Lisa Phillips. I recently read Cold Dead Night and LOVED every page. Lisa writes for Love Inspired Suspense as well as being independently published and is one of the smartest people I know when it comes to creating a career in writing. She's written and published more than 60 books with two of them out this month. I had so much fun talking about her books, how she coordinates her series, being a mentor with Sunrise and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation, too!
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It's a privilege to introduce you to my friend Tosca Lee. She is the author of 12 novels, and they are each the type of book that sticks with you long after you close the cover. In this talk, we explore her books Demon: A Memoir, Havah: the story of Eve; and her upcoming release that is set during WWII. Throughout the conversation, we talk about writing and her approach to these challenging topics, and why I love her books. We also talk about what makes characters rich and memorable. I hope you enjoy this chance to learn more about Tosca and her books.
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Y'all, I had so much fun talking with my friend Carmen Schober. We met at the ACFW conference in September, and it was so much fun to have her on Book Talk! We talked about her first book, After She Falls, which just reached its first birthday. And then talked about her brand new book releasing December 6th, Pretty Little Pieces. We talked about how she writes hope into books that tackle hard issues. We also talked about how she finds writing time with three kids, four and under. Then we discussed what it means to deconstruct faith and what that looked like in her life and what she did about it. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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Can you believe this is episode 71? I never thought I'd have one episode, yet here we are. So very fun! And this time I'm joined by my friend and debut author Kelly Underwood. It was a delight to welcome Kelly Underwood. We celebrated the release of her debut novel Defending Honor, which is part of Sunrise Publishing's Elite Guardian series with Lynette Eason. I love that series, and Kelly does a wonderful job bringing Laila to life, with just the right amount of Ziva flair. We also talked about writing, Dublin, and where the next series will be set. I hope you enjoy learning more about Kelly and her book!
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I know it's going to be a good day when I get to talk Romantic Suspense with some of my favorite authors. Today I chatted with Hallee Bridgeman, Patricia Bradley, and Melissa Koslin about their upcoming releases. We also chatted about writing styles (Pantser, plotter, evolving), where ideas come from, and so much more. If you're looking for a new romantic suspense author to try, you can stop right here. I love each of their books and think you will, too. And when I say I love their books, I mean my fingers itch to get a hold of the next copy. They are sooooo good! Characters you'll love. Settings you feel immersed in. And a plot that keeps your fingers flipping pages.
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If you've listened to the podcast before, then you've met my friend Rachel Hauck. This time she's on with her two co-authors Carrie Padgett and Mandy Boerma. Together they've returned to Heart's Bend, the home of several of Rachel's books. Tonight we chatted about how they came up with their ideas, what the brainstorming retreat was like, whether they celebrate their releases and more. Rachel also drops pearls of writing advice. I'd love to know what you think.
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Y'all, I had so much fun hanging out with my romantic suspense writing friends Mary Alford, Elizabeth Goddard, and Natalie Walters. We chatted about writing, plotting and pantsing, how ideas come to life, and much more. Did you know two of these authors love eating peanut M&Ms while they write? Do you know who'd they like to spend time with? Then come join the conversation.
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If you love romantic suspense, you are going to love this conversation with author Sami Abrams. We talked about her journey to reading and writing, and what it's been like to write with Lynette Eason. She also gave great advice to aspiring writers about writing books she keeps close as well as how to take your time and grow.
Sami Abrams grew up hating to read. It wasn’t until her 30’s that she found authors that captured her attention. Now, most evenings you can find her engrossed in Romantic Suspense. In her opinion, crime and a little romance is the recipe for a great story.
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I had the pleasure of hosting Amanda Cabot, Rachel Fordham, Laura Frantz, Ann H Gabhart, and Stephenia H. McGee faithful readers team. I loved having these ladies on Book Talk and hope you enjoy this chance to learn more about their books. We talked about why they write what they do, how they found their time period, what their writing sweet spot is, how ideas come to them, who they love to read, and more.
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It was so much fun to have Kelli Stuart and Joanna Davidson Politano join me today for a special Book Talk about creating international novels. If you love to travel through history and the world in your books, you will enjoy learning more about both of these authors and their books. I love Joanna's atmospheric and lyrical stories. You will be absolutely transported as you read them. And I just read Kelli's The Master Craftsman last week and LOVED the National Treasure feel of this novel that is set in pre-Revolution Russia and today. We talked about research, travel, pantsing historical novels, our mutual love for CS Lewis and Madeline L'Engle, and so much more. There's so much that goes into this genre, and these ladies do it so well!
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I’m delighted to host a special edition of Book Talk with four guests: Melody Carlson, Irene Hannon, Liz Johnson, and Suzanne Woods Fisher. We had such fun talking about how they get their ideas, which comes first characters or plot, and so much more. How many books they've written (Melody is over 300!), how they celebrate another book, and how many hours a day they write.
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Y'all, I had so much fun as Lynette Eason, Lisa Harris, and Lynn H. Blackburn joined me for a special edition of Book Talk. We discussed their current books, how they became writers, what inspired their ideas, and so much more. It's a quick and fun half-hour that gives you a chance to know them as the writers behind the amazing stories. We also talked about why romantic suspense and the importance of hope in the midst of evil.
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If you love romantic suspense, especially the kind that includes K-9 partners, you are going to love this conversation with author Jerusha Agen. We talked about why story is so important to her and why she sees it as a responsibility to wield the power of story well. She also gave great advice to aspiring writers to read deeply in the genre they want to write, but to read with awareness. Ask yourself questions about why something did or didn't work.
Jerusha imagines danger around every corner but knows God is there, too. So naturally, she writes romantic suspense infused with the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. Jerusha loves to hang out with her big furry dogs and little furry cats, often while reading or watching movies.
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Anyone else inhale the Little House on the Prairie series — probably multiple times — growing up? If so, you definitely want to watch this episode of Book Talk because Allison Pittman is giving us all the behind-the-scenes into her next book Laura's Shadow. In this book, she takes two characters and Cap Garland and creates a dual timeline book that explores the world around Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Allison and I talk about her research, who is better Cap or Gilbert Blythe (we don't agree!), and how she finds her story ideas. It's all about wondering about the story we don't know. The something we don't see in history and exploring that space. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
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Oh my goodness, y'all. I feel like I've just taken a vacation to Ireland in the best possible way — well, other than actually getting off the plane in Dublin. Jennifer Diebel and her family lived in Ireland for a combined six years (plus a bonus 1.5 years in Viena!). The flavors, sights, and smells of Ireland permeate her books as well as the language and social justice. If you haven't picked up her latest novel, Lady of Galway Manor, I recommend it. I've thoroughly enjoyed it.
Join us and learn about her writing process, Ireland, ideas, third culture kids, and so much more.
Jennifer Deibel's latest book the Lady of Galway Manor. She is a middle school teacher whose work has appeared on (in)courage, on The Better Mom, in Missions Mosaic magazine, and others. With firsthand immersive experience abroad, Jennifer writes stories that help redefine home through the lens of culture, history, and family. After nearly a decade of living in Ireland and Austria, she now lives in Arizona with her husband and their three children. You can find her online at www.jenniferdeibel.com. Her debut novel, A Dance in Donegal, won the 2021 Kipp Award in Historical Fiction, and The Lady of Galway Manor made the Parable Group’s bestseller list two weeks in a row.
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I'm delighted to introduce you to my friend Gabrielle Meyer. In this episode of Book Talk, we talked about her brand new novel When the Day Comes and how the idea developed. It's such an interesting premise that doesn't fit neatly into a genre. We also talked about how she writes six books a year, the American Dollar Princesses, and what writing the longer novels allows her to do. We also chatted about how her dream of writing for Bethany House came true with this book.
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I'm delighted to introduce you to my friend and mentor Colleen Coble. She writes the best romantic suspense and is why I'm published. Many of you first found her through the Rock Harbor series, but she has written many best-selling, award-winning novels. In this video, you get to share where you think she should set her next series, learn about why she pours her time into other authors through American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and why we love readers. You'll also learn why she's one of my dearest writing friends.
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Tricia Goyer has been a writing friend, mentor, and coauthor for years. We've taught writing together, written a novella collection and multiple cozy mysteries together, and lived life together in so many wonderful and hard ways. She is truly one of the reasons writing has been a wonderful add-on to my life. It's been so much richer with her in my life. So tonight I'm thrilled to introduce you to her. You will love meeting this author of 75 books and more than 500 articles and learning about her fiction and nonfiction, including her latest book Heart Happy: Staying Centered in God’s Love Through Chaotic Circumstances. I'm so glad you can be part of our conversation!
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Y'all, I adore Liz Tolsma. She is such a wonderful person and writer. She writes one of my favorite genres (WWII) but also writes dual timelines and more. Tonight we talked about her newest novel A Promise Engraved and the fun and challenges of getting the right cover and novel. We also talked about the fun of research and research trails that take us all over, the difference between writing contemporary and historical, the challenges of writing a dual timeline novel, and so much more. You'll enjoy learning more about Liz and her passion for a good story.
You can check out all of her books right here.
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I'm delighted to introduce you to my friend Nicole Deese. Her new novel All That It Takes was released on April 5, and I have really enjoyed it. During this talk, we chat about her characters and how they were secondary characters that waved their hands for a book of their own. This book is rich with themes like the importance of one person and the lie of hierarchies of callings in the church.
She answered questions from readers including advice for new writers and the importance of keeping our eyes on our own page. Then she shared her adoption story and how she surrendered one dream in pursuit of another -- and then God in His grace gave both to her.
I hope you enjoy getting to meet her as we discussed her contemporary romance.
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Tonight was a fun Book Talk with Australian author Carolyn Miller. I love her Regency novels and am excited to talk about her contemporary romance series. I love that her contemporary series is set in the Original Six NHL hockey teams -- hockey might mean field hockey in Canada, but she's jumped right into conveying the energy and action of ice hockey in this series.
We talked about research, the fun of writing two genres, all the ideas in her head, and the fun we're anticipating working together on a novella collection that releases next April (2023). I hope you enjoy this conversation.
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So excited to introduce you to my friend Rachel. Rachel McMillan is the author of The Herringford and Watts mysteries, The Van Buren and DeLuca mysteries, The Three Quarter Time series, The London Restoration, and The Mozart Code. Her non-fiction works include Dream Plan Go: A Travel Guide for Independent Adventure and A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide. Rachel lives in Toronto, Canada, and is always reading.
We had so much fun talking about how she creates her books, chooses her settings, finds all the research details, and more. Then we waxed eloquence on the importance of editors and talked about her role as an agent. We also gushed about books we love, too. Rachel is the ultimate pro at spilling about all the things she loves about the various books she reads.
I hope you enjoy our conversation. And be sure to check out her latest book...The Mozart Code. It is brilliant!
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So excited to introduce you to Kate Angelo. Driving Force was released on March 22nd -- it's so good, y'all! The hero is a military veteran, the protectee is a war dog, and the heroine is a bodyguard. It builds on Lynette Eason's Elite Guardians series, and I am loving it.
Even more, I enjoyed getting to know Kate as she shares her passion for writing, research, and telling a good story with you. She also shares what it's been like writing for Sunrise and working with Lynette (a favorite person and writer!). Maybe most important for her, we talk about why Instagram is her favorite social media to engage with readers. You will listen and then want to run out and buy Driving Force.
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So excited to have my friend Teresa Tysinger, Author with us tonight as we talk writing, putting ourselves in our characters, the indie author life, and how she finds ideas. Oh, and we'll talk about the joy of finaling in an award. You can check out her latest book Say It's For Good! And grab your copy of 80s Rom-Com Club.
I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!
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Look who's joining me on Book Talk with Cara! Candice Sue Patterson has written a WWII novel that I thoroughly enjoyed, and you will love learning about her and the way she finds her ideas. She also recently signed a contract for a new book, and we talk about how she finds the nuggets that become the ideas behind her books. It was such fun to talk about WWII history, Purdue, and more. I hope you enjoy this look behind the scenes with Candice.
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This episode was so much fun as I chatted with my friend Kimberley Woodhouse. Her road to publication is an amazing story of two authors pouring into her. Tracie Peterson and Colleen Coble have played pivotal roles in my writing life, so I am not at all surprised that they have been critical for Kimberley. Kimberley has written over 30 novels, and many have been coauthored with Tracie Peterson. You'll love learning about their process as they coauthor. And Kimberley's favorite characters to write are her villains. We may share that in common as well. Be sure to listen in and learn more about her historical romance, historical romantic suspense, and dual-timeline novels. She is one talented and prolific author. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
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Kimberly Duffy is someone you will love meeting on this episode of Book Talk. A homeschooling mom, she's got a great wit and writes amazing historical novels set in exotic places. We talked about her books, her passion for India, travel, and so much more. You will love learning more about her writing process and how her ideas come together. We also talked about her relationship with her editor and how important that is as a writer. Once you meet Kim, you will definitely want to read her books.
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Y'all, I adore Elizabeth Goddard's romantic suspense. They are usually filled with great characters and really interesting plots. This week on Book Talk we talked about her latest novel, Deadly Target, as well as writing and what's coming next. It was so fun to learn more about her writing process and the difference between writing her longer novels and the shorter romantic suspense for Love Inspired Suspense.
Elizabeth is a master storyteller who weaves together multi-layered, rich stories. If you haven't read them yet, I highly recommend them.
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Do you love Tom Clancy and Daniel Silva? Love a book that races from page one to the end? Do you have preteens or teens in your life? Young people who love games and fantasy? Then you will enjoy this conversation with James Hannibal. We talk about his books. A game he has helped develop. A fantasy series that goes with the game and so much more! Also, learn about an opportunity to engage with the concepts from the game in real-time. All this and more in this bonus episode of Book Talk.
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I'm so excited to have my friend Jocelyn Green join me for Book Talk. She writes wonderful historical novels that are filled with rich details and interesting plots. I had so much fun learning about where Jocelyn gets her ideas, how she weaves in research, her love of Broadway plays, and so much more. She also shared about the editing process as well as how she knows which research details to layer into her story and when it's just too much. All great things to know how to balance. I think you will love getting to know her and more about her wonderful historical fiction.
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To kick off this season of Book Talk I'm delighted to introduce you to my friend Abigail Wilson. She writes gothic Regency novels with strong mystery and a hint of suspense. You will love meeting her, and we will be talking about her brand new book Twilight at Moorington Cross.
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In this edition of Book Talk, my coauthors for the Christmas in Mistletoe Square collection joined me. Think of it as your chance to peek behind the curtain and see what goes on when four authors come together to write a collection. We talk books, how I invited myself to join in, writing books, why we write romance and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation! And be sure to let us know if you've read Mistletoe Square and what you thought!
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Oh my goodness! I had so much fun chatting with my friend Julie Klassen about her books, England, Jane Austen, and her writing process. Y'all asked such great questions as she talked about first readers, the way she writes, and how she does her research. If you want a behind-the-scenes look into how this award-winning, best-selling author creates her fantastic Austen-inspired books, you will love this Book Talk!
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So excited to introduce you to my friend Amy Green! She writes such compelling WWII fiction. Things We Didn't Say won two of the Carol Awards this summer. And The Lines Between Us just released and shares so much good WWII history. In this talk, we discuss how she finds historical hooks, what her writing day is like, how she includes real people, and when she doesn't, the book she'd love to write if she could figure out how to tie seven countries into one story, and so much more. Amy is delightful and you will enjoy this chance to learn more about her and her novels.
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I'm excited to introduce you to my new writing friend Michelle Sass Aleckson. You'll love getting to know her as we talk about books and more. In this episode we talk about You've Got Mail, collaborative writing, brainstorming, and what she loves about writing. Her first book was released earlier this year and her next releases in a couple of weeks.
Michelle is the wife of an electrician and they have four kids ages 11-16. They have twenty acres outside of the small town. She dabbles in things like making maple syrup, making homemade jelly from wild grapes and crabapples, gardening, and at one time raised chickens.
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Betsy St. Armant Haddox and I have been writing friends through ACFW for years. We were both children when we started writing. I'm delighted to introduce her to you through Book Talk. You will enjoy meeting her and learning more about her contemporary romance. We also talked about strategies for writing. Food used as inspiration in writing. What it's like to try to hit deadlines. And of course, our favorite go-to authors like Becky Wade, Jaime Jo Wright, and Melissa Tagg.
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I had such fun introducing y'all to Andrea Christenson and her books. Our conversation flowed over her road to publication and what it's like writing with the amazing Susan May Warren. Then we talked about our love for libraries and readers who ask libraries to carry our books. Follow that up with the importance of conflict and stakes in stories and it was great fun. I hope you enjoy it!
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It was a delight to have my writing friend Melissa Tagg join me for Book Talk. She is the USA Today bestselling, Christy and Carol Award-winning author of swoony and hope-filled small-town contemporary romances. She’s also a former reporter, current nonprofit marketing strategist, and total Iowa girl. Melissa has taught at multiple national writing conferences, as well as workshops and women’s retreats. When she’s not happily lost in someone else’s book or plugging away her own, she can be found spoiling her nieces and nephews, watching old movies, and daydreaming about her next fictional hero.
About Autumn by the Sea: This book is the first in a new series set in Maine and it was just released last week—Yay! Learn all about the hero, heroine, setting, blueberry farming and so much more.
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I’m so delighted to introduce you to my uber-talented writing friend Jaime Jo Wright. She is a brilliant author who writes gothic, split-time novels. She’s received the Christy Award and won too many others to name. In this conversation, we talk about how she creates the ideas for her novels, what comes first (the characters, history, or setting), and how she likes to write (fast and furious). You’ll love getting to know her and her books.
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Have you ever wanted to travel to Prince Edward Island? Love contemporary romance and looking for a new to you author? Then you will love this opportunity to connect with Liz Johnson. She writes great contemporary romance set in vacation destinations like PEI. She also is a marketing professional by day and shares some great tips on how writers can more effectively market their books while being very genuine.
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I am so excited to introduce my writing friend Rachel D. Russell to you. She’s writing with Susan May Warren and has a delightful voice.
Here’s more about her…Her debut novel, Still the One, was released in January 2021. Her second novel, Then Came You, was released in July 2021. Both novels are part of the Deep Haven Collection with Sunrise Publishing. When Rachel’s not cantering her horse down the Oregon beaches, she’s probably interrogating her husband on his own military and law enforcement experience to craft believable heroes in uniform. The rest of her time is spent enjoying her active family, including two teens and three keyboard-hogging cats.
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Tari Faris writes contemporary romance that's laced with humor and real life. She also works with Susan May Warren's My Book Therapy. Tonight we talked about her journey to publication, what to expect in her books, and how she came up with the idea for her series. Her next book Since You've Been Gone released in September, and you can meet the heroine in her novella that is free to download on Tari's website.
If you've ever been told you couldn't do something because you didn't have the skills, you'll be encouraged by listening to Tari's journey to publication.
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In this episode, the amazing, hilarious, and superbly talented Jen Turano joined me to talk about books, the Gilded Age, and more. Starting with how she got into writing, how many times she edits a book (7!), we also talked about her she shed writing escape and whether the Biltmore will come into one of her books. Even more fun: we talked about how she comes up with the names for her characters — they're hilarious but so real. I'm so glad you can join us!
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I love the idea of starting the new season with Susie.
In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I talked authorpreneurship with the amazing Susan May Warren. Susan is the author of award-winning, best-sellers in the epic romantic adventure space (aka romantic suspense with a spin). We start with a fun conversation about football — you get to be part of what our conversations are really like. But we're talking about how to marry your values with your day-to-day life. Her My Brilliant Writing Planner is a system for all creatives on how to order your days after determining what matters most to you (aka values) so that you know what to say yes and no to. She also shares pearls of wisdom for writers on how to find one thing and do it really well, talking with readers to uncover what they want, and so much more. This session is gold for writers, but also for readers who want to do a better job identifying what matters to them so they can live life well.
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In today's episode, Janyre Tromp joined me to discuss writing, editing, and what we love about books. She is so talented and brings out the best in other authors' books and is an amazing writer in her own right. A fun fact I didn't know or had forgotten is that she is also a classically trained musician, so can't listen to classical instrumental music while writing. Enjoy learning more about Janyre and her writing. And when you sign up for her newsletter, you will also receive a free novella from her — it's a great way to try her writing!
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Regina Jennings is one of my favorite historical writers. Y'all will so enjoy meeting her. She writes the best historical romances set during the mid to late 1800s. We discussed her Fort Reno series and her new Joplin Chronicles (ala Pinkerton Files), and readers chimed in with their favorites of her books. We all agreed that her humor is one of the elements that keep us coming back time after time. It was such a fun conversation!
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In this episode, Carrie Turansky and I discuss her latest book, the British Home Children, and more. It was fun to learn how she picked the Edwardian time period, the types of research she conducts and so much more. You'll love getting to know Carrie and hearing all about what she plans to write next. Let me just say it includes the Lake District in England and hope. Make sure you pick up a copy of Carrie's new book, No Journey too Far.
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In this episode, I get to introduce you to my writing friend, Natalie Walters. She has written the Harbored Secrets series, and it was really good. However, she has a brand new book starting a new series coming out in November (which I endorsed) and it was phenomenal! I cannot wait for you to read it! Natalie and I had so much fun chatting about cross country (really cross-ocean) moves, military life, and our mutual love for Joel C. Rosenburg's book!
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Do you love a good Gothic novel? Love one that points to truth and is filled with romance and a setting that springs off the page? Then you will love Joanna Davidson Politano's novels. She spins the most wonderful stories, and I'm so glad to introduce you to her.
Joanna is also an Indiana author, who writes in the cracks of life. I love the way she's focused on her family and yet writes the most amazing books.
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Carrie Stuart Parks joined me the night her newest suspense novel Woman in Shadows released. A forensic artist who works with law enforcement, she brings that attention to detail to her writing. We talk plot, books, Grand Pyrenees dogs, and so much more. You'll love meeting her and learning about her books.
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Tamera Alexander and I have been friends for years, and I love her richly layered Reconstruction novels. When we've traveled to Nashville, I've had to visit some of the plantations that her novels have been set at. They are that real to me. Have you read any of her novels?
Do you love southern fiction? Love a historical novel that sweeps you back in time and firmly plants you in the time and place of the characters? Then you will love this conversation with Tamera Alexander. Tamera writes books set in Colorado and Nashville. Her most recent novel, Colors of Truth, explores the months after the Civil War in Franklin, Tennessee. These novels are richly textured and reflect the best of historical fiction. I hope you enjoy our chat!
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Wonder how authors write ensemble casts? What it's like to be a reader who also writes? Lynn H. Blackburn and I talk about how she got the idea for the Dive Team investigation series. We also talk about how books are connected through the ensemble cast...how much readers like it, but also how fun it is for us as writers. I hope you love meeting my friend Lynn and be sure to give her books a try. You can start with Unknown Threat, her book that was released this spring.
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Y'all I am so delighted to introduce you to my dear writing friend and mentee Ashley Clark. I have had the pleasure of watching her journey to publication, and she has walked it with grace and grit. She is a southern storyteller who writes romantic women's fiction in delightful split-time novels. You will love her!
"Ashley Clark has such a way with words. Her style just blooms with life and you can practically hear the characters speaking in their distinctive voices in your head as you read. Her passion for the city of Charleston is made abundantly clear in this book and will make you want to book a trip there ASAP." Amazon review of Paint & Nectar.
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Kelly Irvin is one of my talented friends who joined me for a conversation about her diverse writing genres: romantic suspense and Amish. In this conversation, Kelly and I discuss the fun and challenges of writing in two different genres at the same time. Kelly also talks about why San Antonio, her adopted hometown, is the setting for her romantic suspense. She also shares some of the research she's done for her Amish books, including going to the locations for things like the bee auction.
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I'm so excited for my friend Karen Witemeyer's newest release. In this episode, we discussed her new book The Heart's Charge as well as where she gets her inspiration, walking on railroad bridges, hunky cowboys, and so much more. I'm so glad you can join us for this conversation!
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This week Lynn Austin and I talked about her next book Chasing Shadows, which was released on June 8th. We also talked about research, bicycles in the Netherlands, and the most fun she's had researching for a novel (Hint: it involves an archaeological dig in Israel). If you've never read a book by Lynn, you'll want to after learning more about her process and books.
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Y'all, I'm thrilled that Rachel Hauck is back to talk about her new royal romance, To Save a King. It was so fun! We also took questions about indie publishing and audiobooks. That was so fun to chat about before we also answered some about staying fit as writers and women. It was another fun conversation. I'm so glad you can join in!
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Beth Vogt is one of my dearest writing friends. She is a gifted writer, but she is also a woman with rich spiritual depth. Our conversation is about writing, the importance of community (both writing and real-life) and so much more. I hope you enjoy learning more about her Thatcher Sisters series (aka Little Women gone wrong).
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How often do you get to connect with an author of more than 80 novels? An award-winning, best-selling author of contemporary romance, split time sagas, and historical romance? Well, this is your lucky day. Robin Lee Hatcher joins me and we talk about books, Idaho, and so much more. You’ll love meeting Robin and getting to see into her writing process and passion for books. If you enjoy our conversation, be sure to come back to listen to future Books Talks with Cara. And don't forget to check the links below to connect with Robin.
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Do you love Jane Austen? Love a great romance set in Regency England? Then you will love this conversation with Kristi Ann Hunter. We talked about her new release Winning the Gentleman (Excellent!), how I binged all her books in two and half weeks (they're that good!), the spiritual lesson in our shared favorite painting (van Gogh's Starry Nights), and so much more (IG reels, folks!). We also talk about how she plots (or doesn’t) her books, and how she decides which character gets a book next (some of it has to do with who her readers email her about). We may have also discussed all the heroes who deserve (seriously deserve) their own books. Come join us and see why you absolutely must read her novels.
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Shownotes * Episode with Katherine Reay * Shadowed by Grace | Cara Putman * At First Glance | Susan L. Tuttle * Then Again, Maybe | Susan L. Tuttle * Love You, Truly | Susan L. Tuttle * Falcon and the Winter Solider * WandaVision * Loki
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Shownotes * Faith's Mountain Home | Misty Beller * Flight Risk | Cara Putman * This Daring Journey | Misty Beller * The Lady and the Mountain Man | Misty Beller * The Mandie Series * Courage in the Mountain Wilderness | Misty Beller * A Warrior's Heart | Misty Beller
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Shownotes * Bridges | Deborah Raney * ACFW * ACFW Virtual Conference * Beneath the Southern Skies | Deborah Raney * After the Rains | Deborah Raney * Over the Water | Deborah Raney * A Vow to Cherish | Deborah Raney * Inspired By Life and Fiction * Chandler Sisters series | Deborah Raney
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Shownotes * Love and Other Mistakes | Jessica Kate * A Girls' Guide to the Outback | Jessica Kate * The McLeod's Daughters Podcast * Hamilton * Chuck * First Date * Get Jessica's Free e-books!
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Shownotes * Hope Between the Pages | Pepper Basham * Wonder Woman Funko Pop * Queen Elizabeth Funko Pop * Strawberry Shortcake Funko Pop * Jane Austen Funko Pop * Aragorn Funko Pop * Samwise Gamgee Funko Pop * When You Look At Me | Pepper Basham * Author Reader Tour with Pepper and Laura * The Biltmore * Rivers of Time series | Lisa T. Bergren * The Red Ribbon | Pepper Basham * The Mistletoe Countess | Pepper Basham
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Shownotes * Winds of Change Series | Julie Lessman * Gone with the Wind | Margaret Mitchell * A Passion Most Pure | Julie Lessman * Isle of Hope | Julie Lessman * Aurora Teagarden series * Stars in the Night | Cara Putman * Buckeye Promises
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Shownotes * Porter Family Series | Becky Wade * Meant to Be Mine | Becky Wade * My Stubborn Heart | Becky Wade * Falling for You | Becky Wade * Then Came You | Becky Wade * Sweet On You | Becky Wade * Let it Be Me | Becky Wade
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Shownotes * When Twilight Breaks | Sarah Sundin * Distant Melody | Sarah Sundin * Wings of Nightingale series * Wings of Glory series * Where Treetops Glisten * Shadowed by Grace | Cara Putman * Thin Man * Bringing Up Baby * It Happened One Night * You've Got Mail * A Promise Born | Cara Putman * Delayed Justice | Cara Putman * The Sky Above Us | Sarah Sundin * Lethal Intent | Cara Putman * Shadows of the White City | Jocelyn Green * Laura Frantz * A Dance in Donegal | Jennifer Dieble * The Paris Dressmaker | Kristy Cambron * The Curator's Daughter | Melody Dobson * Cowboy for Keeps | Jody Hedlund * West Coast Christian Writers Conference * ACFW
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Shownotes * ACFW * The Wedding Dress | Rachel Hauck * Susan Meissner * A Royal Wedding Series * The Wedding Chapel | Rachel Hauck * The Wedding Shop | Rachel Hauck * The Fifth Avenue Story Society | Rachel Hauck * To Love a Prince | Rachel Hauck * To Save a King | Rachel Hauck * Cinderella * Once Upon a Prince Movie * Revelation 4 * Lethal Intent | Cara Putman * Delayed Justice | Cara Putman * The Book of Lost Friends | Lisa Wingate * Before We Were Yours | Lisa Wingate * America Says
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Shownotes * This Wandering Heart | Janine Rosche * Wildflower Road | Janine Rosche * Glory Falls | Janine Rosche * Flight Risk | Cara Putman * Deadly Secrets on Mackinac Island | Cara Putman * Rachel Scott McDaniel's Episode * Above the Fold | Rachel Scott McDaniel * The Red Canary | Rachel Scott McDaniel * There You'll Find Me | Jenny B. Jones * London Restoration | Rachel McMillian * Just Between You and Me | Jenny B. Jones * Aspen Crossroads | Janine Rosche * A Most Storied Romance Group
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Shownotes * The Red Canary | Rachel Scott McDaniel * The Song of the Thin Man * Singing in the Rain * White Christmas * End Game * Above the Fold | Rachel Scott McDaniel * His Girl Friday * Stars in the Night | Cara Putman * Undercurrent of Secrets | Rachel School McDaniel * The Paris Dressmaker | Kristy Cambron * Glory Falls | Janine Rosche * The Vanishing at Loxby Manor | Abigail Wilson * Lady in Residence | Allison Pittman * When Twilight Breaks | Sarah Sundin * Shadows of the White City | Jocelyn Green
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Shownotes * Faith and Fortune Series | Toni Shiloh * An Unlikely Proposal | Toni Shiloh * Lethal Intenet | Cara Putman * Something Borrowed * Buying Love | Toni Shiloh * Hidden Justice Series | Cara Putman * Stars in the Night | Cara Putman * The Virginia Dynasty | Lynne Cheney * Dream Big | Bob Goff * The Jane Austen Book Club | Karen Joy Fowler * Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen * Mansfield Park | Jane Austen * The Paris Dressmaker | Kristy Cambron * When Twilight Breaks | Sarah Sundin
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Shownotes * Hadley Beckett's Next Dish | Bethany Turner * The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck | Bethany Turner * Wooing Caddie McCaffrey | Bethany Turner * Lethal Intent | Cara Putman * WandaVision * Cheers * Gilmore Girls * You've Got Mail * Golden Girls * When Harry Met Sally * Friends * Lord of the Rings * Chronicles of Narnia * Plot Twist | Bethany Turner * The Dress Shop on King Street | Ashley Clark * Pudge and Prejudice | A.K. Pittman
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