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Book Talk with Cara Putman

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!

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179: Nicole Baart

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/10/31

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 challenges older women face, highlighting the protagonist Sadie's mid-life turmoil and struggle for

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00:22:38

180: Ann Swindell

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/10/24

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 into the challenges of writing dual perspectives and developing rich, believable characters. Anne also talks

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00:27:05

178: Amanda Wen

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/10/17

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 health aspects as she explores the role of music in our lives.Like many of my guests, Amanda has always

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00:24:35

177: Kate Angelo

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/10/10

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 innovation, and her ethical considerations influenced by personal experiences and a strong Christian

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00:22:45

176: Robin Pearson

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/10/03

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 and confronting more than the stories on her shelves. There are layers inspired by the Count of Monte

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00:22:35

175: Ash Clifton

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/09/26

In this episode of Book Talk, I interview Ash Clifton, a debut author from Gainesville, Florida, about his intense thriller, Twice The Trouble. I like to compare this novel to works by Michael Cane, Tom Clancy, and Daniel Silva. Ash shares his journey of becoming a writer, inspired by his father's role as Chief of Police and Ash's exposure to former football players on his college team. He discusses the creation of his complex protagonist, a former cop and football player. Ash also talks

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00:30:32

174: Kelly Goshom

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/09/19

In today's episode of Book Talk, I have the pleasure of bringing my friend Kelly Goshorn onto the show to talk about her latest novel The Undercover Heiress of Brockton. I loved writing in a novella collection with Kelly a couple years ago, so I loved getting the chance to read this full-length novel. It's set in the very real events that happened when a shoe factory in Brockton exploded and the ensuing fire devastated the plant in mere minutes. I was fascinated to talk with Kelly about how

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00:26:30

173: Connie Mann

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/09/12

Y'all, there are rare moments when I read a book and think, "I wish I'd written this one." Connie Mann's book that comes out in the spring is one of those (spoiler alert: I endorsed it!). But her current book, The Liar's Treasure is soooo good. That's why when I was planning this season of Book Talk I had to invite her to be a guest. This current series makes me think of Ally Carter books all grown up, or Oceans 8, or something else equally fun yet filled with so much

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00:23:30

172: Kim Duffy

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/09/05

I have known Kim Duffy (also writing as Kimberly Duffy) for several years, and it was past time to have her on as a guest. She is someone I love brainstorming with and spending time with because she's wicked smart and has this wry sense of humor I enjoy. She also loves to travel and homeschools her kids, so there are so many points of intersection even as we are so different.While I love her historical women's fiction novels, I had her on Book Talk to share about her latest novel, The

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00:19:47

171: Kristen Parnell

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/08/29

For today's episode of Book Talk, it's a treat to welcome Kristen Hogrefe Parnell back. Kristen writes page-turning romantic suspense, and her novella in Truth started with a what-if when she was on vacation at Rosemary Beach. She kept adding layers until she had the plot for the book.Like many authors, Kristen has always wanted to write. If she could go back in time, she'd ask herself what if it could be wonderful? as a way to break out of the fear of what might happen. I love that idea! It's such

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00:25:48

170: Sarah Hamaker

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/08/22

For today's episode of Book Talk, I'm so pleased to introduce you to Sarah Hamaker. On her website, Sarah hosts quick takes with authors, a great way to learn about what authors are working on and their newest books (you can listen to my part in one recent episode here). In addition to encouraging and supporting other authors, Sarah writes page-turning romantic suspense. She has a novella in the Truth collection, and it's one you won't want to miss.Like many authors, Sarah grew up

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00:32:05

169: Paul Bradley Carr

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/08/15

One of the things I enjoy most about hosting Book Talk is making new writing friends. I love connecting with writers I've known for years, but today I get to introduce you to a new friend. Paul Bradley Carr and I hadn't met before we recorded, but as you enjoy this conversation, I think you'll find that we had so many things to talk about. It was a fast and fun chat about his new book The Confessions.Why? Because for 25 years, Paul covered Silicon Valley for the British newspaper The

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00:26:05

168: Bethany Turner

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/08/08

t is so much fun to welcome Bethany Turner back to Book Talk. She was my first guest at the very beginning of Book Talk, and it is a delight to have her back as we discuss her latest romantic comedy, Wes and Addie Had Their Chance. I was surprised to learn that this was the first book idea that she had...ten years later, it's finally seeing the light of day. I love these characters and story. This one isn't as funny as some of her others, but it is still an ode to pop culture and so much

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167: Lisa Bergren

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/08/01

Today, it's a thrill to get to introduce you to the delightful Lisa T. Bergren. The author of more than 70 books, Lisa is a wonderful person who writes fantastic novels. Today we're talking about her River of Time series. This series is one of my favorites, a passion I share with my oldest daughter. She inhaled this series multiple times as a teen, selecting different locations in Siena and Florence based on the books. Now I'm introducing my other daughter to this amazing time travel

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00:19:35

166: Dan Walsh

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/04/25

In this episode of Book Talk, I get to introduce you to my friend Dan Walsh, a writer who has been compared to Nicholas Sparks. He has published traditionally and as an indie, with great success in both. We talked about why he's made the publishing choices he has as well as the journey two of his books have had on the path to possibly becoming books. It was a fascinating conversation as we explored branding and more. I can't wait to hear what you think.Connect with Dan WalshFacebook | X |

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00:30:40

165: Susan Meissner

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/04/18

There are some authors that I aspire to write like, and Susan Meissner is one of them. I am delighted to introduce you to her in this episode of Book Talk. Her latest novel A Map to Paradise, was featured in PEOPLE magazine. Woot! There is a gentleness to Susan that I so appreciate, and this episode grew out of reconnecting with her at a published author retreat in February. I know you'll enjoy learning about her path to published author, how A Map to Paradise is woven together, and how it

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164: Becca Kinzer

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/04/11

Becca Kinzer is the award-winning author of romantic comedies like Dear Henry, Love Edith. I LOVED First Love, Second Draft, a book of second-chance love and forced proximity, so it was such fun to talk about it with Becca. I think we could also bond over our fondness of Jimmy Stewart, but we didn't dive down that rabbit hole in today's conversation. What we did talk about is the way love and second-chance love give us a chance to dig deeper and explore God's heart and character. We

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00:20:35

163: Jaime Jo Wright

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/04/04

It is always a delight to share my friend Jaime Jo Wright with y'all. In November, we were at the Christy Awards, and it was a thrill to watch her win the Christy for mystery/suspense/thriller. Y'all, I don't want to go head-to-head against this amazing writer. I can say this because I love Jaime and her writing. Jaime's books fill an interesting niche: Christian gothic. What is that? I'm glad you asked because that's what we will start this Book Talk discussing.Then we move

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00:30:20

162: Sarah Arthur

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/03/28

There are some episodes of Book Talk that are a special treat and today's is one of those. Sarah Arthur and I met briefly at the Christy Awards where everyone was abuzz about her nominated novel Once a Queen. What I learned quickly is that novel and her latest, Once a Castle, are heavily influenced by her love of Tolkein, Lewis and L'Engle. She has written many non-fiction works including A Walk with Frodo and A Light so Lovely, now sitting on my TBR pile, which explore the themes and lives

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00:18:55

161: Kim Vogel Sawyer

Book Talk with Cara Putman ·

2025/03/21

Kim Vogel Sawyer and I have been friends since we served on the ACFW board together, so it is a delight to have her on Book Talk today as we talk about her next book Hope's Enduring Echo. I loved hearing about how she came up with the idea for a book set in Colorado in 1915 with dinosaur bones and line walkers. It's always so fascinating to hear the story behind how a book comes to be. Kim is a meticulous researcher, so I loved learning about how a trip to the Colorado Springs area led to

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