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FROM THE BLOG
September 11, 2026
Book Talk: Michelle Griep Click here to listen to the episode with Michelle Griep In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman welcomes back Christy Award–winning author Michelle Griep! A self-proclaimed “Dickens aficionado,” Michelle drops in to talk about her Christmas novella, Belle’s Christmas Carol. Michelle shares the creative spark behind exploring Belle—the iconic woman who dumps

ABOUT CARA
My writing journey started in 2005 when I decided to write my first novel. Now I have almost fifty books and three repackages published with more on the way.
People say I’ve accomplished a lot and that I must have life by the proverbial tail. Hardly! I grew up as a homeschooled kid when homeschoolers were misunderstood and oddities.
I struggle with balancing my writing and teaching career, plus being a good mom and wife. I often fear people won’t like my books. I’ve walked through the deep pain of miscarriage. And I’m always afraid I won’t get everything done that I need to or promise I will…And I thought life was challenging when I was a perpetual chauffeur trying to get my kids around town to all of their activities, let alone getting them there on time! Really, I’m just like you – I don’t have it all together and have gone through tough times.
But in His strength, I’ve discovered a resilience I never knew I had. A stability I want you to discover, too. In the end I’m just an ordinary woman who has seen God do some wonderful things as I’ve been obedient to step into the callings He’s led me into.
What about you? What’s your story? I’d love to hear it.


