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My name is Carrie Turansky and I write historical and contemporary novels and novellas set in the US and England. I’m excited to tell you about my novella, Shelter in the Storm, one of six historical holiday novellas included in A Joyful Christmas.
When North and South went to war in 1861, a small legion of men in civilian clothes went with them. Instead of weapons they carried pencils and pads of paper, and instead of setting out to take Richmond or Washington, their goal was to capture on paper the look of the war. They were the battlefield artists, the men who brought home to the people behind the lines the scenes of battle that were deciding the fate of the nation.
One of the most famous was Alfred R. Waud, the man Harper’s Weekly Illustrated Newspaper called “Our Special Artist.”
Portraits of the great generals, scenes in camp and field, the look of battle –all came from Waud’s pencil. Along with his drawings he often sent firsthand accounts of what he had seen, acting as an informal reporter as well as an artist. People of the Union literally saw the Civil War through his eyes.”
Alfred Waud went to great lengths to travel with the troops in order to bring the news of the war home. He was dedicated to the Union cause, and I wanted the hero in Shelter in the Storm to reflect many of those same qualities — faithfulness, courage, and dedication. A Joyful Christmas is an inspiring and romantic holiday collection sure to lift your spirit. Here are some samples of Waud’s artwork.
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Blessings and Happy Reading,
Carrie
Thank you by the way Carrie for directing me to this fun game, it’s my first time doing the scavenger hunt.
Love and blessings
Robyn
I enjoyed In Spite of Ourselves by Jennifer Rodewald!
I recently enjoyed reading The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey by Carolyn Miller.
I recently enjoyed Prairie Fires, a Laura Ingalls Wilder biography.
Can’t wait to read all the six novellas! A perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit!
I love Christmas Christian stories!
I recently read Jenny B Jones’s “Forever Your Girl”. Highly recommend if you like contemporary romance.
I am fixing to start Her Secret Song by Mary Connealy
I recently enjoyed reading the Sapphire Bride series by Tracie Peterson. Thank you for the extra giveaway chance!
One of my favorite books that I have read recently is A Time to Die by Nadine Brandes. I love reading Christian books.
Your book sounds interesting. I love historical novels set in the Civil War era. I just finished reading Watercolors by Lorna Seilstad.
I’ve read several good books recently including Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale and Jaime Jo Wright’s The House on Foster Hill.
Looking forward to rediscovering new authors.
I’m almost done with My Final Breath by Paige Dearth her books are so emotional
I have recently read Swept Away by Ruth Logan Herne.
I just finished a book from Pepper Basham’s Mitchell’s Crossroads, and am finishing the Dangerous Deceptions set of 8 books.
Carrie I’m reading Lori Benton’s Mountain Laurel. A Joyful Christmas looks amazing. I love all that beautiful snow, something we rarely see in good ole South Carolina. Our Christmases can be a nice balmy 80 degrees. I’m hoping for one a tad cooler this year.
I recently finished Jingle All The Way by Debbie Macomber.
I enjoyed Love Pact with the Hero by Liwen Y. Ho.
I recently read and enjoyed The Hope of Azure Springs by Rachel Fordham.
I recently finished Angela Strong’s CaFUNated series. So fun!
Loving this scavenger hunt! First one I’ve done. Just finished a book called Kristallnacht. Very sad look into our past. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have not read your books, but I look forward to checking them out!
I am currently reading The Haunting of Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright.
I love these scavenger hunts!
These scavenger hunts are so much fun – looking forward to reading a Christmas novella!
I’m reading Murder on Trinity Place by Victoria Thompson. It’s set in 1900 in New York City. There are 23 books in this historical mystery series.
I loved Forget Me Not by Sarah M. Eden
I just finished Carol Moncado’s recent – those are a guilty pleasure!!
I recently read Point of Danger by Irene Hannon!
I recently enjoyed reading The Wedding Chapel
I recently read The Abolitionist’s Daughter by Diane C. McPhail.
I always enjoy reading your books!
I recently read Playing the Part by Jen Turano.
This book looks so fabulous.
I recently enjoyed The Best of Intentions by Susan Anne Mason!
Recently finished Holiday Hideout by Virginia Vaughan, awesome book.
I love this Scavenger Hunt! Looking for some new favorite authors!
I recently really enjoyed The Writing Desk by Rachel Hauck.
I am excited to read your novella in A Joyful Christmas.
I’ve read a little about the Civil War battlefield artists. Can you even imagine how perilous that must have been? I always enjoy your novels so much! Your characters are unforgettable!
Love adding all these books to my tbr pile!
I recently enjoyed The Kissing Tree novella collection!
I am currently reading the Hawthrone House series by Kristi Ann Hunter and Duty and Desire by Pamela Adrian.
I recently enjoyed reading Mistletoe and Murder (A Christmas Romantic Suspense Collection). It was excellent!
I recently enjoyed Hightail It To Kinsey Falls by Gayle Leeson. Thank you for the chance to win!
No recent favorite
Carrie, I just finished your The Governess of Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides #1), and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I’m so anxious to read the entire series!
I have been re-reading Pride and Prejudice. Thanks for the hunt!
I’m reading a series right now called Out of Time by Nadine Brandes. It’s my third time going through it. I forgot how gripping her writing is.
I’m working through Jennifer Delamere’s London Beginnings series – just about done with book 2 – The Heart’s Appeal
Count me in!
I recently reread the Narnia Chronicles by C. S. Lewis which are always great reads!
I’m currently reading The Love Note by Joanna Politano and loving it!
I love Christmas novellas, so I’ve added it to my list. 🙂