191: Susan Tuttle

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/Want to watch this interview? You can see this episode as well as multiple others on YouTube! Enjoy!If you enjoyed this conversation, I would be thrilled if you left a rating and review on your favorite podcast app and leave me a note below letting me know who you would love to see on the show!