Author Chats: Cara Grandle & Her Path to Publishing Fiction
Debut author, Cara Grandle, tells us what it’s like to pursue a fiction writing career and how she got her first contract with a traditional publisher, published her first book, The Rock, and how she set up her first book signing. Learn valuable tips and gain fresh insight into both the writing life and the publishing process in this fun interactive interview conducted by Darlene Panzera.
Bio: Cara Grandle is an author of inspirational historical romance novels set in 1800s Oregon Territory. Her latest novel, The Rock, is an adventurous western romance. She loves to weave heartwarming tales where the underdog overcomes. Cara has interview and podcast experience. She is also an acquisitions editor and publicist for WhiteFire Publishing.
Visit her website at: www.caragrandle.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/caragrandle
Or https://www.facebook.com/Cara-Grandle-519718824772559
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/caragrandle
Literary Agent: Steve Laube, The Steve Laube Agency, 24 W. Camelback Rd. A-635, Phoenix, AZ 85013, steve@stevelaube.com
Overview of The Rock:
Set in Oregon City, Oregon Territory and ideal for readers who enjoy Mary Connealy and Karen Witemeyer novels, this romance is about settlers who cross the Oregon trail and forge a life out of the rugged west, finding love along the way.
The Rock is first in a series of Western Christian romances set in 1846.
A whiskey still explosion uncovers family secrets and sends Rebecca’s world topsy-turvy. Answers lie at the other end of The Oregon Trail. She crosses paths with Clark, a banker’s son, in her pursuit to uncover the truth and a place to call home.
Can their love take root amid secrets and danger?
https://whitefire-publishing.com/read/product/the-rock/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092MW3NP6?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
Darlene first met Cara through a mutual friend, Kate Breslin, when they all roomed together at a writer’s conference. Friends for many years, they continue to help one another brainstorm stories, deepen their knowledge of the craft of writing, and generally motivate and support one another.
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is a multi-published author, speaker, and writing coach. She writes sweet contemporary, inspirational, and historical romance and loves teaching aspiring writers how to write quality fiction. Read her inspiring story of how she published her first book and launched a successful writing career.
