Ask the Author: Carrie Turansky
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Carrie Turansky
Hi Erin, thanks for reaching out about where to start with my books. No Ocean Too Wide is a great place to start. It is the first of two books that tell about the McAlister siblings and their journey from England to Canada as British Home Children. When their older sister learns they have been taken without their mother's knowledge or permission, she looks for a way to travel to Canada, search, for them and try to reunite the family. There is a sequel set ten years later that tells the rest of their story titled, No Journey Too Far. A Token of Love is my latest novel, It's a dual-time story set in London in 1885 and contemporary time. It features two sisters who are searching for their lost daughter/niece. There is a modern story that connects. It has family drama, a touch of mystery, romance, and inspiration. I hope you'll enjoy them! I'm looking forward to meeting you at MRRR in July. Blessings, Carrie
Carrie Turansky
Hi Sheila, thanks for your kind words about No Ocean Too Wide. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I am working on the sequel now. The release has been delayed until early 2021 because I had cancer surgery and treatment this year and was not able to write for several months. I'm doing well now and back to writing. The next story has the working title A Promise to Keep, but I'm sure that will change. It is set 10 years later and we learn what has happened to Garth as he finished his indentured contract and gone off to fight in WW One. Grace is still missing and the war has slowed the family's ability to search for her. Garth returns to England after the war intent on returning to Canada to see his sweetheart Emma, who was also a British Home Child. While he is with his family they receive word about Grace, so Garth heads back to find his sister and search for his missing sweetheart. I'm excited to share the next part of the family's story with you! Blessings and Happy reading!
Carrie Turansky
Every writer needs to be a reader! I encourage aspiring writers to read widely and learn from other authors how to craft a great story. I also have a special page on my website with helpful tips for aspiring authors. If you're looking for encouragement and practical help, here's the link: http://carrieturansky.com/index.php/w...
Carrie Turansky
The best thing about being a writer is hearing from readers who were touched by the themes and characters in my novels. It's so encouraging to know readers enjoyed the story and caught the deeper meaning behind it.
Carrie Turansky
I'm reading Finding Lady Enderly by Joanna Davidson Politano, and I'm really enjoying it. I've recently listened to A Light on the Hill by Connilyn Cossette, and My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade. I've also enjoyed reading Understanding Miss Cecilia by Carolyn Miller and The Number of Love by Roseanna White. My favorite summer read was The Medallion by Cathy Gohlke! It's an amazing WW2 story that will grip your heart.
Carrie Turansky
No worries, Joan. You're right, it's probably just a mix up. Have a nice weekend and enjoy a good book.
Carrie Turansky
Hi Sharon, thanks so much for your kind words about " Love on the 452." I in my email newsletters. Sharon, since you read that story you must already subscribe, but for others who like read this post, here's the link to sign up: http://carrieturansky.com/ Happy Reading to All!
Carrie Turansky
Oh, I love that question! I write historical novels, and our family has some great mysteries in the past that would make terrific plots for novels. One mystery I'd love to solve, by way of a novel, would be the one about the wagon train that disappeared on its way to Oregon. My grandmother told me about this story. Apparently there was a long dry spell, and the leaders disagreed about the best route to find water. The wagon train split in half with my relatives taking the northern route. Those who took the southern route disappeared and never made it to Oregon. I write romance, so we'd have to have the hero go one way and the heroine go the other, and then find a way to solve the mystery and be reunited because I always give my readers a happy ending. . . that will take some more thought. Back to writing!
Carrie Turansky
Hi Lexi, I'm sorry, I somehow missed seeing you question. I usually try to answer questions from GoodReads friends right away!
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed Shine Like the Dawn. I'm just about ready to turn in my next English historical romance, Across the Blue, which comes out early in 2018. It's set in Kent, England, near Dover. The hero is a pilot who designs airplanes and wants to be the first to fly across the English Channel. The heroine is an aspiring journalist who believes his story will be the ticket to launching her career, but her parents want her to focus on finding a husband, not writing for a newspaper. Lots of fun history tucked into this romantic adventure! Happy Reading!
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed Shine Like the Dawn. I'm just about ready to turn in my next English historical romance, Across the Blue, which comes out early in 2018. It's set in Kent, England, near Dover. The hero is a pilot who designs airplanes and wants to be the first to fly across the English Channel. The heroine is an aspiring journalist who believes his story will be the ticket to launching her career, but her parents want her to focus on finding a husband, not writing for a newspaper. Lots of fun history tucked into this romantic adventure! Happy Reading!
Carrie Turansky
Hi Cute Polar Bear, I try to take almost as much time creating my secondary characters as I do my main characters. I write a brief backstory for them and give them goals and conflicts too. Balancing their strengths and weaknesses helps them be more believable. If they are too perfect or have too many flaws they seem less real to me. You might like to visit my website writers' page for some more tips. Thanks for posting a question! Best to you on your writing journey, Carrie www.carrieturansky.com
Carrie Turansky
Hi Kellyn, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the Edwardian Brides series. Each time I begin a new book I start with research. I find the story ideas, setting and characters there. They spring out of the research. I have a page on my website about my research process. I hope you'll come take a look and find some good tips there. http://carrieturansky.com/index.php/r...
Ressearching on a budget is totally possible because of the internet. Google image serach and Pinterest will often lead you to articles and books (I usually buy used research books) that will help you with your story. Take a look at my Pinterest boards for my books and see what I mean. That's a great way to store links for research. I hope that helps. Blessings, Carrie
Ressearching on a budget is totally possible because of the internet. Google image serach and Pinterest will often lead you to articles and books (I usually buy used research books) that will help you with your story. Take a look at my Pinterest boards for my books and see what I mean. That's a great way to store links for research. I hope that helps. Blessings, Carrie
Carrie Turansky
Hi Lexi, thanks for your message. That's fun to hear you enjoyed the Edwardian Brides Series and have read them twice. Congratulations on your new blog. I'd be happy to send you a Q & A for A Refuge at Highland Hall. My email is: carrie@turansky.com. Send me your email, and I will send you the Q & A, my photo, bio, and some book images. I have a free download for a contemporary novella collection going on now. Where Two Hearts Meet is available at Amazon free through 10/25. My next English historical novel, Shine Like the Dawn comes out 2/21/17. Blessings, Carrie
Carrie Turansky
Hi Linda, I'm sorry it has taken me a while to answer your question. I thought I did, but I must have forgotten to click on submit. The Edwardian Brides Series: Governess of Highland Hall, The Daughter of Highland Hall, and A Refuge at Highland Hall. You can learn more about them and my other books at my website: www.carrieturansky.com. Happy Reading! Carrie
Carrie Turansky
Hi Linda, thanks for asking about the Edwardian Brides Series. Book 1 is The Governess of Highland Hall, Book 2 is The Daughter of Highland Hall, and Book 3 is A Refuge at Highland Hall. The series is complete, so it's a great time to read them! I have another English historical novel coming out in February, Shine Like the Dawn. For a complete list of all my books, including the order in each series, please visit my website: http://carrieturansky.com/index.php/b... Blessings and happy reading!
Carrie Turansky
Hi Lexi, thanks for stopping by with your question. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the Highland Hall novels! A Refuge at Highland Hall is the final book in that series, but I am writing more English historical novels. The next one is Shine Like the Dawn which releases February 2017. I'm doing revisions on that now and dreaming of the one after that, Higher Than the Heavens. This fall I have two novellas coming out. Mountain Christmas Brides in September and Moonlight over Manhattan in November. You might like to sign up for my author email newsletter so you'll have a reminder when each one comes out. The signup box is on each page of my website: http://carrieturansky.com/ Blessings and happy reading, Carrie
Carrie Turansky
Hi Ally, glad my "Ask the Author" description gave you a smile. My favorite flavor of ice cream is Jamocha Almond Fudge. Ahhh....but right now I'm eating gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free (expect for homemade kefir) to help with some health issues. It's working! I'm grateful, but I do miss ice cream! Blessings and happy reading, Carrie
Carrie Turansky
I'm about halfway through writing my next book, Shine Like the Dawn. It's set in 1903 in Northumberland, which is on the border with Scotland in Northeast England. The story includes a bit of a mystery as well as family drama, romance, and faith journeys for my naval officer hero and orphaned heroine. It comes out in Feb. 2017. Until then, I hope you'll visit my website to see my other books! Blessings and Happy Reading!
Carrie Turansky
Hi Susan, thanks for letting me know you enjoyed The Governess of Highland Hall! I'm glad to hear it. Would you consider writing a short review? That would be a help to me and other readers who are trying to decide if they would enjoy the book. There are two more books in that series, The Daughter of Highland Hall, and A Refuge at Highland Hall. I hope you and your sister will enjoy those. All my other books are listed at my website on the book page. If you'd like to see photos of Highland Hall (Tyntesfield) you'll find those on the Research page. There are lots of fun posts on my blog about my books, my trips to England, holiday recipes, etc. Blessings and Happy Reading! Carrie - http://carrieturansky.com/
Carrie Turansky
Hi Debbie, thanks for your message and question. I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying the Edwardian Brides Series. Yes, there will be a book 3. I am writing it now and it comes out in October. The title is A Refuge at Highland Hall. Penny steps forward as the heroine and the hero is a brave British pilot. It takes place during WW1 and is set at Highland Hall and in France. You might like to sign up for my email newsletter and/or blog posts so we can stay in touch and you'll be the first to hear about new books! Visit my website for more info. Blessings, Carrie - www.carrieturansky.com.
Carrie Turansky
Hi Denise, thanks for your kind comments about the Edwardian Brides Series. I'm glad you enjoyed those books! Surrendered Hearts is only available as an eBook. No paperback at this time. But Amazon offers a free Kindle Ap you can use to read ebooks on your computer if you'd like. I have several other books that are available in paperback. Check my Amazon Author Page for info on those. New and used copies are available there. http://www.amazon.com/Carrie-Turansky... Thanks! Carrie
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