Why did you become an
author?
Because I love stories. I’ve grown up with a book in one
hand and a pen in the other. Then as I started a career, marriage, family, the
writing dream took a back seat until God told me to step back into it. Now I
write to provide an entertaining escape for readers, but one that is laced with
God’s truth and hope.
If you weren’t an
author, what would be your dream job?
Appellate attorney. I love pulling together complicated
ideas, breaking them down, and forming an argument that I have to defend. I get
an energy from not knowing what I’ll be asked next.
If you could have
lived at another time in history, what would it be and why?
World War II hands down. There was such a uniform commitment
that pulled our country together. We were all fighting for the same cause. It
was also a time of new opportunities for women. It doesn’t hurt that I adore
the movies and music.
What place in the United States
have you not visited that you would like to?
Someday – hopefully in the next year or two – I’ll visit Yellowstone . I would love to see that corner of the
country. Mountains have always been a place where I can see and worship God.
How about a foreign
country you hope to visit?
What lesson has the
Lord taught you recently?
I was at a women’s retreat a couple weeks ago, and God just
reminded me how much He delights in me. Delights is such an unused word. I
think about how I delight in listening to my three year old talk and spin
stories. I can enjoy time in her presence. And that’s the way He feels about
me. It’s such a humbling thought!
Tell us about the
featured book.
Attorney Alanna Stone vowed long ago to avoid Mackinac Island . Although it may seem the perfect place
to heal, for Alanna it holds too many memories of a painful past.
But an exhausting high profile case and an urgent plea from
her parents have brought Alanna home. Moving into the house next to Jonathan
Covington doesn’t help her. Jonathan may have been her first love, but he was
also her first lesson in betrayal. Now Alanna must protect her privacy and her
heart. Then secrets and a murder intersect, and she’s thrust into controversy
again as tragedy turns public opinion against her and potentially her family.
For years, Jonathan has stubbornly resisted the urging of
his family and friends to date, believing he’s already found the perfect woman.
With Alanna’s return, he begins to wonder if he’s waited too long for someone
who isn’t the right one after all.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Don’t do it. Don’t do it. Don’t do it.
The refrain
beat a steady tempo through Alanna Stone’s mind as she dragged up the gangplank
to the ferry where it rocked in the early morning light at the St. Ignace’s
dock. She avoided gazing to her right in the direction of Mackinac Island. A
place of beauty and peace to many, it symbolized all the harshness that could
shimmer beneath the surface in a small town. She’d sworn never to return and
honored that vow for eleven years.
Now? Now she
abandoned her firmly held avoidance to help her parents. A wave rocked the
boat, and she bobbled as she struggled to stay steady on more than her feet.
A man in the
green polo that bore the Arnold Transport Company logo steadied her with a
smile. “You’ll find your sea legs in no time.”
“Good thing,
since the trip’s so short.”
He laughed and
nodded. “About fifteen minutes.”
How could she
tell him she wished it lasted fifteen months or years? That time would freeze,
and she’d stay on this side of the lake?
Seagulls cawed
as they took to the air and swooped around the boat.
Fifteen
minutes. That’s all it took to start a new life.
Diesel fumes
rolled around her as the ferry’s engines roared into gear. With a grinding stop
and jerk, the boat eased away from the dock and powered across the lake. Alanna
sucked in a deep breath then coughed as fumes settled in her lungs. She
clenched her jaw and pivoted until she faced east as the boat pushed through
the water toward the sun. She needed to face her new reality and the hidden
embarrassment. All represented by one tiny spot on the map.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
Readers can find me all over the web J
Website: http://www.caraputman.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/caraputman
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cara_putman
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/caraputmanThank you so much, Cara, for sharing your first trade-sized novel with us.
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A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island - paperback
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33 comments:
WOULD LOVE TO WIN!!!
ANGELA AND TACO FROM KY
Thanks so much for hosting me, Lena.
I visited Mackinac once back in my college days, would love to read this story set on the island.
Patty in SC
would love to read cara's latest novel...thanks for the chance :)
karenk...from PA
kmkuka at yaho dot com
Don't you HAVE to go to the places you write about, Cara, for research purposes? i would love to win your novel, so thanks, Lena and Cara for the opportunity!
Marianne from Arizona
mitzi underscore wanham at yahoo dot com
Sounds like a great book. I'd love to visit Mackinac Island someday!
coolestmommy2000 at gmail dot com
NE
Mackinac Island is a great place to visit during the summer. Haven't been in the fall yet...but can't imagine all the snow in the winter!
I would love an opportunity to win a copy of this book. I'm a lifetime resident of Michigan and am very familiar with Mackinac Island. This is one of my "must reads!" Thank you for offering this contest!
Nancee
quiltcat26@sbcglobal.net
mackinaw is such a beautiful island for a long weekend getaway - thanks for the chance
cheryl in il
msboatgal at aol.com
I would love to visit Mackinac Island, even if it is via Cara's book! I'll take that! lol Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Diana from SC
dianalflowers@aol.com
Sounds like a great book...would love to win it!
Gail Mundy
I would love to win/read this book. It sounds terrific.
California
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I've read reviews of this book and would love to win a copy. I like the mix of mystery, faith, and romance.
pmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
Kansas
I have heard about Mackinac Island but never been there and would love to go some time. Would also love to win a copy of this book.
Blessings,
Jo
ladijo40(at)aol(dot)com
it looks like a great book, I would also love to win copy of this book
God Bless
Joanna Richmond
Blanch NC
Please enter me!
kandrajane@bellsouth.net
Tennessee
Enter me I would love to win a copy of this book it sounds and looks like a great story!! Thanks and God bless.
Sharon Richmond
Blanch, NC.
Sounds great! Please enter me! I'm from NC.
Katie G.
Oooh... sounds like a good book. Please enter me!
Krista in Oregon
I have been wanting to read this book for sometime now. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
God Bless!
Abigail
Blanch, N.C.
Thanks for the chance to win
live in ND
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
I just indulged in Mackinaw Island Fudge Ice Cream now this book sounds amazing maybe a trip up north is in my future???
maggie in northern indiana
MMMM...this sounds great!
kandrajane@bellsouth.net
in Tennessee
Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance.
Nancye in Kentucky
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Delight is a wonderful word. Thank you for the first page. Such a great beginning.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
I would love to win this! The cover is very appealing and I enjoyed Cara's comments. Thanks!
Julie in MN
Would love to win this book,been to Mackinac Island many times when I lived in Michigan.....the Movie "SOMEWHERE IN TIME "with Christopher Reeve & Jane Seymour was filmed on Mackinac Island in it's entirety except for (4) days filming in Chicago.....so if you get a chance, watch this movie to see more of Mackinac Island.....a very lovely place to visit...no automobiles are allowed on the island, only horse & carriage and bicycles......what a wonderful experience there, you won't soon forget :) Thanks, Mona from Michigan :)
I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS BOOK.LINDA FROM KY.
Would like to win this book, sounds great.....thanks Shirley/illinois
Used to live in Michigan,have been to Mackinac several times, very very beautiful place...would love to win this book.....thanks, Angela C./Ohio
I love all things Michigan, my home state! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for a great new book about the UP, with intrigue and Christian values! I would love to read it, have read your Patchwork Mysteries book also. Blessings to you as you continue to show Jesus' love to the world! Mama Cat in Arizona
Mackinac Island has always sounded like a wonderful place to visit. I'd love to travel there via Cara's book. Please include me in the drawing, thanks.
Merry in TX
Would love to read this one!
Michelle in CA
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