Cornhusker Dreams

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If you’ve been waiting to read Canteen Dreams, Sandhill Dreams, and Captive Dreams, Barbour is rereleasing them in one volume in November. Just in time for Christmas giving šŸ™‚ I received the copy of the cover last week. Isn’t it great! There is something so exciting about seeing the cover for a book. Brings new life to the concept all …

A Promise Kept Arrived!

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Thursday I received copies of my latest book. I love the UPS man! Isn’t this a beautiful cover. I’ve been so pleased with Heartsong Presents. They have been so wonderful to work with. And this image captures the book. Can new love endure such heartbreaking trials? Josie begins her newlywed life with excitement and love. Art Wilson is everything she …

Let’s talk books…

Cara Canteen Dreams Reviews 6 Comments

Camy Tang snagged this cool meme from The Surrendered Scribe (thanks, Julie!). I’m stealing it from her šŸ™‚ BTW, be sure to check out Camy’s review of Canteen Dreams! She called it one of the best historicals she’s read this year, and I didn’t even know she was reading it šŸ™‚1. Do you remember how you developed a love for …

New Reviews Up

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I have been amazed at the kind things people have said about Canteen Dreams. This book really seems to resonate with people, and I can’t tell you how much that means to me as an author. Today, I received notice of two more. Kim Sawyer, a historical author whose books I love, featured me in her newsletter. Here’s a taste …

Article about Canteen Dreams

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The North Platte Telegraph is running an interview with me today. You can check it out here. And today I will be on KNOP’s noon show. That should be fun, especially since I worked there for about two years in college. I loved that job! Here’s a teaser on the article: The actions taken by North Platte residents during World …

Ane Mulligan’s Review of Canteen Dreams

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Putman’s attention to historical detail breathes vitality into this story and sweeps the reader back to the days of WWII when people displayed patriotism with pride. Her vibrant characters set in a world at war will quickly find their way into your heart. -Ane MulliganPublished on Novel Journey at the end of the December 12th post. I keep waiting for …

Novel Reviews looks at Canteen Dreams

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Kelly Klepfer has reviewed Canteen Dreams over at Novel Reviews. Here’s what she had to say: My Review: I don’t consider myself a history nut, but maybe I am. I loved reading about 1942 Nebraska and the North Platte welcome given to the soldiers just passing through. Putnam painted some scenes so powerfully that I could almost smell and hear …

First Review: Canteen Dreams

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Sunday morning I found the very first review of Canteen Dreams. If you’ve seen others, please let me know! Michelle Sutton, author of this review, reads tons of books and writes honest reviews. That’s why I am so pleased that she like Canteen Dreams. I know if she hadn’t, she would have let me know! Canteen Dreams (2007) In the …