On Book Talk with Cara, author and freelance book editor Janyre Tromp returns to discuss her upcoming novel The Scorpion Thief and her series Threads of the Lost Myth. She shares her long-standing fascination with global mythology, explains that the series works backward in time to uncover a “lost myth,” and highlights her free ebook novella Guardian of the Red Desert as a key to the series with Easter eggs. Tromp outlines The Scorpion Thief’s 1976–1977 setting around the U.S. King Tut exhibit, featuring two sisters on opposing sides: an Egyptologist curator protecting artifacts and a sister blackmailed into stealing them. She describes extensive research using museum tour documentation, ties to political and historical context, themes of peace versus fear and indifference, Egyptian myth influences, and the book’s mythic, twisty noir/gothic heist vibe.

You can learn more about Janyre and her books at her website: https://beautifuluglyme.com/about-janyre/

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to Book Talk with Cara. Today, I'm excited to have award-winning author Melanie Dobson on the show to discuss her latest novel, The Lost Story of Via Bell. Known for her compelling World War II time slip stories, Melanie shares the inspiration and challenges behind her new book, which weaves together narratives from the 1940s and 2006. We delve into Melanie's writing process, the historical accuracy required for such tales, and the characters' emotional journeys. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about storytelling, history, and the intricacies of writing dual timelines.

You can learn more about Melanie and her books at her website: https://melaniedobson.com/

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In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman interviews author Chelsea Bobulski about her historical romance novel, A Deal with a Debutante. Set in the Gilded Age era, Chelsea discusses her background in history, her writing process, and the unique romantic tropes explored in the book. The story focuses on an American heiress with no interest in marriage and a British hero who must marry to save his estate. Chelsea also addresses the research involved, the book's themes, and provides insights for book clubs. The discussion concludes with a fun lightning round highlighting key aspects and favorite lines from the book.

You can connect with Chelsea on her website: https://chelseabobulski.com/

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