Carrie’s Blog
Seeking the Perfect Hat
Hi Friends, Last Fall when WaterBrook Designer, Kristopher Orr, started planning the cover for A Refuge at Highland Hall, he invited me to give feedback about the choice of cover models and the costume she would wear. We also discussed the setting and mood and what...
Connecting with Dutch Readers
It's been exciting to see my two latest books translated into Dutch and made available to readers in The Netherlands. This week a blogger who reviews books and helps promote new titles in The Netherlands contacted me and asked me to write a post about the story behind...
Dowton Abbey, Poldark, and The Crimson Field
Hi Friends, Are you missing Downton Abbey? Fans of the popular British TV Series have found some new, exciting programs to enjoy while we wait for the sixth and final (snif-snif) season of Downton. I've enjoyed Poldark and The Crimson Field, both of which are airing...
Isabella Beeton ~ The Martha Stewart of Edwardian England
“As with the commander of an army, or the leader of any enterprise, so it is with the mistress of a house.” With those words Isabella Beeton opens the first chapter of Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management, which offered authoritative advice to Victorian and...
Ahhh . . . it’s Almost Summer
Hi Friends, The weather has turned warm and lovely here in New Jersey, and I've enjoyed spending a good amount of time in my flower gardens. Digging in the dirt and seeing my flowers bloom always lifts my spirit and brings me joy! Are you making plans to enjoy your...
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