by Carrie Turansky | Aug 30, 2024 | My Books, New Releases, Research
I’m often asked, “Where did you get the idea for this story?” Or, “What inspired you to write this particular novel?” I enjoy answering those questions because it gives me a chance to tell how I often find my inspiration for characters...
by Carrie Turansky | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized, My Books, Research
Hi Friends, As the author of two historical novels featuring British Home Children—No Ocean Too Wide and No Journey Too Far—I’m often asked if the events I included in those stories really happened. Readers want to know what is fictional and what is true....
by Carrie Turansky | Jan 1, 2020 | Research
Hello Friends and Happy New Year! Take a look at these new releases from ACFW authors and find your next great read! General Contemporary: A Long Time Comin by Robin W. Pearson — To hear Beatrice Agnew tell it, she entered the world with her mouth tightly shut....
by Carrie Turansky | Mar 27, 2017 | My Books, Research, Uncategorized
Hi Friends, What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream, or what are you reading now? I’m often asked questions like these for guest blog posts. Michelle at New Horizon Reviews asked some fun, creative questions, and I thought you might enjoy reading my...
by Carrie Turansky | May 24, 2016 | Downton Abbey, Giveaways, My Books, Research
Hello, Gentle Reader, and welcome to the first annual British Blooms and Books giveaway! This week, we’d like to celebrate the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show with you. After enjoying this post, please visit each of the other five authors’ websites...
by Carrie Turansky | Feb 4, 2016 | Downton Abbey, My Books, Research, Uncategorized
Downton Abbey’s sixth and final season is well underway, and I’m eager to see what will happen to the characters I’ve grown to love. I’m anticipating tears when I watch the final episode, and I have to say goodbye to the Crawley family, their...