by Carrie Turansky | Jun 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Would you consider yourself a brave person? That’s how I usually think of myself. But sometimes, when I’m invited to do something challenging, I’ve been known to make excuses and try to find a way out. Let me tell you how I learned the...
by Carrie Turansky | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Thank you for sending in your Valentine’s short stories! I loved reading each one! Every story had a charm all it’s own, and it was very hard to choose the winners. But there were several that stood out for their creativity, writing skill, and the way the...
by Carrie Turansky | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, I’m inviting you to try your hand at writing a Valentine’s Day short story in 2000 words or less, and I’m offering some fun prizes for the top three winners! Here’s how it works: write a clean, inspiring, and romantic short story...
by Carrie Turansky | Dec 15, 2025 | Christmas, My Books, Sales, Uncategorized
Happy Christmas Greetings! This past weekend Scott and I spent a snowy afternoon and evening in Manhattan reliving some of the events featured of my Christmas novella, Moonlight Over Manhattan. We bundled up and took the train in to the City from our hometown, a...
by Carrie Turansky | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, one of my favorite childhood memories is baking cookies to give to family and friends during the Christmas season. What’s your favorite Christmas cookie? I have a few favorite recipes I return to year after year, and I wanted to share those with you. I...
by Carrie Turansky | Nov 4, 2025 | Christmas, My Books, Uncategorized, Writing Tips
Weaving Two or More Stories into One I’m often asked to explain my process for writing a dual-time novel. It’s a challenging journey and stretches me in many ways. First, let me share what I mean by dual-time or split-time. A dual-time novels typically...