Book Talk with Cara Putman

In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman welcomes back romantic suspense author Natalie Walters . They discuss Natalie's new book, Spies, Lies, and Alibis , which takes a thrilling turn blending romance and high-octane suspense. Natalie shares insights into her writing process, the inspiration behind her latest novel, and her experiences, including a daring skydiving adventure...

Cara welcomes author Nancy Naigle to Book Talk to discuss her upcoming novel Home No Matter Where , the third of the Shell Collector books that can be read as standalones. Nancy shares how her career as a Bank of America senior vice president and a difficult season inspired her to write uplifting small-town love stories designed to help readers through hard days. She explains how The Shell Collect...

On Book Talk with Cara, Cara interviews author T.I. Lowe about her new novel South of Somewhere , a redemption story following Juniper as she starts over and takes small, realistic steps through addiction recovery and rehabilitation. Lowe discusses the responsibility of researching addiction, including reading memoirs and working through a 12-step-based study, to honor real experiences and build e...

Rachel Hauck guest-hosts Book Talk to interview regular host Cara Putman about her May release, The Targeted , book three in the Secrets to Keep series, available for pre-order. They read the back-cover blurb and discuss the story of Chloe Ainsworth, a gymnastics coach whose estranged sister returns after 14 years with news that Chloe’s abuser is back, prompting Chloe and law student Dare Shepherd...

On Book Talk with Cara, author and freelance book editor Janyre Tromp returns to discuss her upcoming novel The Scorpion Thief and her series Threads of the Lost Myth. She shares her long-standing fascination with global mythology, explains that the series works backward in time to uncover a “lost myth,” and highlights her free ebook novella Guardian of the Red Desert as a key to the series with E...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Book Talk with Cara. Today, I'm excited to have award-winning author Melanie Dobson on the show to discuss her latest novel, The Lost Story of Via Bell . Known for her compelling World War II time slip stories, Melanie shares the inspiration and challenges behind her new book, which weaves together narratives from the 1940s and 2006. We delve into Melanie&#3...

In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman interviews author Chelsea Bobulski about her historical romance novel, A Deal with a Debutante . Set in the Gilded Age era, Chelsea discusses her background in history, her writing process, and the unique romantic tropes explored in the book. The story focuses on an American heiress with no interest in marriage and a British hero who must ma...

Cara welcomes author Joanna Politano back to Book Talk to discuss her upcoming novel The Life She Forgot (out April 21), the first in a new reverse-chronology series centered on an imaginary house built into Cornwall’s cliffs, where each book reveals new hidden rooms and tunnels. Joanna shares life updates, including homeschooling her three kids and teaching her oldest to write, and explains why s...

In this episode of Book Talk, Cara Putman welcomes author Susan Tuttle to discuss her latest book, The Hidden Key of Brooke Sumner . Susan, a seasoned writer of clean contemporary romance with historical touches, shares insights into the book's character development, plot intricacies, and the challenges she faced while writing against a personal backdrop of caring for aging parents. The discus...

On Book Talk, Cara interviews author Heidi McCahan about her new inspirational romance, The Other Side of Goodbye , in the Welcome to Redemption Alaska series. McCahan, an Alaska native living in North Carolina and former certified athletic trainer, discusses writing five books in a year using full-draft dictation in Evernote, multiple self-edits, and working from an editor-approved synopsis. She...

Join Cara as she welcomes back author Robin Lee Hatcher to discuss her latest indie novel, To Find Where She Belongs . Robin shares her journey of transitioning to indie publishing, the evolution of her beloved series, and the inspiration behind her new release. Discover more about the key characters, the setting in Idaho, and the compelling themes of belonging, redemption, and hope. Perfect for f...

In this episode of Book Talk with Cara Putman, Cara invites author Rachel Hauck to discuss her latest book, To Win a Crown , part of the True Blue Royals series. Rachel provides an in-depth look into the fictional world of Lauchtenland, the beloved characters, and the compelling plotlines that have fans eagerly awaiting the book. The conversation covers the inspiration behind the series, the chall...

In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I welcome author Jayna Breigh to discuss her new book, The Appearance of Impropriety . The discussion covers Jayna's writing journey, her experience collaborating on a Christmas novella, and the intricacies of her latest novel. Jayna elaborates on the story's themes of character judgment and the appearance of impropriety in the legal world. The conve...

In this episode, the host reconnects with author Katherine Reay after three years. Katherine updates listeners on her move from Chicago to Montana, her new rural life, and her children who are now spread across the country. The conversation centers on her latest novel, The English Masterpiece , an art forgery caper set in 1973. Catherine discusses her inspiration from the Cold War era and famous a...

In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I welcome Deborah Clack to discuss her debut novel, Even After This , a book 13 years in the making. Deborah shares her journey of perseverance in the face of countless rejections, the heartfelt and humorous elements within her story, and the challenges she encountered bringing her characters to life. The novel revolves around a widow's unexpected encoun...

Show Notes: Exploring 'The Broken Weathervane' with Laura DeNooyer In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman interviews Laura de Noyer about her latest novel, 'The Broken Weathervane.' Laura shares her background as an art and writing teacher from Wisconsin, her experience as a mother of four, and her journey as an author of three published novels. She explains how h...

In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, Cara interviews debut author Kristine Delano as she launches her novel, The Lies We Trade . Kristine shares her journey from a 20-year career on Wall Street to becoming an author. They discuss the inspiration behind her book, including the complexities of female mentorship, the intriguing dynamic of high-stakes finance, and how personal experiences shaped he...

In today's episode of Book Talk, I get to introduce you to my friend Emily Conrad who writes wonderful contemporary romance filled with depth, faith, and small town. In Risking His Heart , she's woven together tropes like best friends to love with a small town setting. But Emily's also wrestling with the very real life issue of what happens when one door gets shut. With this book she f...

In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I get to chat with historical fiction author Michelle Shocklee about her new novel, The Women of Oak Ridge . Shockley shares her background, inspiration for the book, and insights into the historical context of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during World War II. Our discussion delves into her research process, the dual timelines of the novel, and the challenging tech...

Do you ever meet someone and just click? That's what happened when I hopped on the call with Sheila Roberts . She writes novels that are contemporary mysteries set in a larger community. You can tell from the cover that they have humor and fun. It only takes a few minutes of chatting with Shelia to see how much that fun comes from her personality and perspective on life. The Man Next Door is h...

In this episode of 'Book Talk with Cara,' I interview Nicole Baart about her newest book, Where He Left Me . Nicole shares insights into her background, inspiration for the book, and her writing process. The conversation reveals Nicole's melding of personal experiences and creative what-ifs that shaped the suspenseful, nature-versus-man story set at a remote cabin. We discuss the chall...

In this engaging episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman welcomes author Ann Swindell to discuss her latest novel, Love in the Castle Library , the second book in her Christmas series. Anne shares the joys of transitioning from non-fiction to fiction, creating the imaginary kingdom of Leathersby, and blending this fictional world with the real-life charm of Oxford, England. They delve int...

Some people are such fun to have a conversation with, and today's Book Talk guest is one of those. Amanda Wen is the author of multiple books, and today we're talking about her latest novel, Echoes of a Silent Song . What I love is that she brings elements of her day job -- working as an accompanist for school choirs to this book. Yet she's also diving into a slight mystery with mental...

In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, I get to interview my friend, author Kate Angelo , about her latest book, Girl Lost . Together, we delve into the book's innovative use of cutting-edge technology, such as 3D-printed organs, and its deep ethical issues. Kate shares her journey from a tech-loving nerd to an inspired writer, discussing her background, her engagement with scientific innovat...

Robin Pearson is one busy woman, as you'll quickly learn in today's episode of Book Talk. An author who writes in North Carolina, she incorporates her southern roots into her stories. In our conversation, we got to talk about our shared love of bookstores and dream of owning one... for her that led to her latest novel, The Stories We Carry , which focuses on a woman working in a bookstore...