201: RaeAnne Thayne

In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman sits down with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne! Currently working on her 80th book, RaeAnne drops in to discuss her latest release, The Rainy Day Bookshop—a charming intergenerational story blending women's fiction, small-town warmth, dual romances, and family restoration.RaeAnne shares her transition from high school drama and ten years as a newspaper editor into full-time fiction writing, how journalism taught her that "everyone has a story," and why writing only gets harder the more experienced you become. She and Cara explore the dynamics of four generations of women living under one roof, the rise of reader culture and bookshop settings, and the story behind the book’s perfect cover design.Plus, stay tuned for our signature Lightning Round, where RaeAnne reveals her favorite word (coincidentally shared with guest Deb Raney!), her top books of all time, and what cheers her up on a rainy day!Learn more about RaeAnne and her books at: https://www.raeannethayne.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!