On Monday, December 6, you can listen in on my radio tour as I share travel tips and talk about "They Only Eat Their Husbands: A Memoir of Alaskan Love, World Travel and the Power of Running Away." I'll be on the radio during morning drive-time from coast-to-coast. A...
Cara’s Adventures
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE – Cara’s book excerpt on the “Gender Equal” blog
When Indian activist Rita Banerji asked me to post an excerpt from my memoir on her blog, Gender Equal, I didn't just feel humbled - I almost felt ashamed. Gender Equal seeks to raise awareness of global gender inequities. The blog is an initiative of the 50 Million...
BOOK LAUNCHING & MOUNTAIN CLIMBING… & winning a free copy of “They Only Eat Their Husbands”
FALSE SUMMIT When I lived in Alaska, I interviewed the youngest girl to summit America’s highest peak, Denali. I interviewed then-12-year-old Merrick Johnston before her 1995 climb. She said she used to be afraid of crevasses, but after plenty of training she liked to...
I’M BEING STALKED – The Weird & Beautiful Love of Fellow Writers
This Friday is my book launch party for They Only Eat Their Husbands: A Memoir of Alaskan Love World Travel, and the Power of Running Away. Someone at The Lighthouse Writers Top Secret Blog is already stalking me, and I couldn't be more thrilled... except maybe if you...
WHAT INSPIRES YOU? – Cara’s Guest Post on the Mortal Muses Blog
I've recently become a fan of the Mortal Muses, nine exceptional female photographers from the USA, Canada, and Europe. Their blog offers instant inspiration via daily postings of beautiful, moving, and amusing photos. Today they've invited me to answer the question:...
MY WRITING LIFE: Cara’s Guest Post on Author Patricia Stoltey’s Blog
As I prepare for the November 15 launch of my book, They Only Eat Their Husbands: A Memoir of Alaskan Love, World Travel, and the Power of Running Away, it seems as if I find authors lurking around every corner. This might sound intimidating, but I find it comforting,...
YOUR LITTLE GIRL SELF: Cara’s Guest Post on the Feminine Revelations Blog
My friend and fellow-blogger, Rebecca Elia, has asked her followers a good question: "How does your fun little girl self show up in your life now?" Check out my answer at her blog: Feminine Revelations. I hope it prompts you to think of your own answer to the...
HOMES WITHIN, COMMUNITIES WITHOUT: CARA – When Community Begins at Home
Last week, I shared with you the first half of my two-part short film: Homes Within, Communities Without, sponsored by PlatteForum and Lighthouse Writers Workshop. If you haven't seen part one, I hope you'll give it a look, because I believe that somewhere between...
NEW BOOK COVER & EXCERPT: Pre-sales Begin Soon for “They Only Eat Their Husbands”
They Only Eat Their Husbands: A Memoir of Alaskan Love, World Travel, and the Power of Running Away now has a book cover. That means it won't be long before you can hold the bound book in your hands, or download the e-version to your Kindle. No matter how unreal it...
Beautiful Blogger Award
Thanks so much to Tammy of The Blogging Bradleys for passing on the Beautiful Blogger Award to Girls Trek Too. What a delightful honor, which I can't wait to pass on. But first, this new tradition dictates that the recipient list 10 things that others might not know...