by Carrie Turansky | Nov 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, Many people have asked me how I came up with the idea to write The Governess of Highland Hall. So, I thought I would share a few questions and answers about the book’s inspiration today. Watching the British TV series Downton Abbey stirred my...
by Carrie Turansky | Nov 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, This Thanksgiving I am reflecting back over the many blessings that have come my way this year. I am very grateful to see the Lord at work in our family, especially in the lives of my grandchildren. What a blessing to see them excited about their faith,...
by Carrie Turansky | Nov 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, I am often asked how I got started writing, so I thought I would share my writing journey with you! I’ve loved reading since I first visited the library as a young child and checked out a tall stack of picture books. I soon graduated to chapter books and...
by Carrie Turansky | Oct 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, Scones are a delicious treat often enjoyed at teatime in England today, just as they were back in 1911 when Julia Foster became the governess at Highland Hall and enjoyed them with the Ramsey family at their beautiful country estate. Serving Tea at...
by Carrie Turansky | Oct 26, 2013 | My Books
Hi Friends, Researching the role of governesses in English society in the late 19th and early 20th century was one of the topics I enjoyed delving into as I prepared to write The Governess of Highland Hall. Here are some of the interesting facts I learned about women...