by Carrie Turansky | Mar 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, On my last research trip to the UK I visited Balmoral Castle, and I enjoyed touring the gardens and grounds and walking through the ballroom and learning about the castle’s history. Balmoral is a Scottish Baronial style mansion built for Queen...
by Carrie Turansky | Mar 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, I’m often asked, “Where do you find the ideas for your stories?” That’s a great question! I usually discover my plot and characters while I’m doing research. Reading books about the time period and location, watching movies,...
by Carrie Turansky | Jan 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s hard to say goodbye to a much-loved family member. This past weekend my father-in-law John Turansky passed away. John had a stroke several years ago and progressively lost much of his memory, but his wife took excellent care of him, making sure he could...
by Carrie Turansky | Jan 22, 2015 | My Books, Research, Uncategorized
Hi Friends, It’s surprising what you find doing a Google search! Today I was looking for a painting I’d seen at Tyntesfield, the estate I have in mind as I write my Highland Hall books, and I found a blog post written by the photographer whose photo was...
by Carrie Turansky | Jan 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to a great 2015. As I look back at 2014, I am grateful for so many blessings and experiences. One of the highlights from last year was my trip to England in May. My Edwardian...
by Carrie Turansky | Dec 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, How did they celebrate Christmas in England 100 years ago? I’ve collected some delightful images to share with you. Come on over to Pinterest and take a look. You don’t need to have an account to view this special board. Just click on the link...