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 discussion covers the blending of romance, mystery, and adventure in the book, inspired by historical and personal research experiences, including a trip to Rome. Listeners get a deep dive into themes like perception and personal growth while also hearing about Susan's writing process and evolution from a character-driven to a more plot-focused approach. The episode also touches on elements like fostering resilience in characters and integrating real-life experiences into fiction.

You can learn more about Susan and her books at her website: https://www.susanltuttle.com/

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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 explains how the series grew from a prior novella and was rapidly plotted with editor Susie, centering on two widowed single parents whose children clash as they navigate grief, faith, and the question of finding love again while honoring lost spouses. McCahan shares personal grief from her father’s 2020 death, craft lessons from Sunrise Publishing, pie-driven banter, a natural-disaster subplot, and favorite lines, plus where to find her online, and that the book is available now on Kindle Unlimited.

You can learn more about Heidi and her books at her website: https://heidimccahan.com/

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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 fans of historical romance and those who enjoy rich, atmospheric settings. Don't miss this insightful and heartwarming conversation!

You can learn more about Robin and her books at her website: https://robinleehatcher.com/

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