tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post7021498042989835061..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Interview with Carrie TuranskyCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-16578335707875465932011-10-31T09:07:55.545-04:002011-10-31T09:07:55.545-04:00oooohhhhh, that is so sweet that Carrie T's hu...oooohhhhh, that is so sweet that Carrie T's hubby left that comment. I love that! Can't wait for my sweetie to do that for me, too, some day! He's a keeper, Carrie T!!!<br /><br />Carrie we loved having you! God bless and keep you and write that book you discussed at the pitch workshop!!!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-11770225790247449532011-10-30T21:56:11.938-04:002011-10-30T21:56:11.938-04:00Thanks Friends, this has been a great week and sha...Thanks Friends, this has been a great week and sharing. I am so touched by all the comments and honesty. I am saying a prayer for all of you who are on a journey of healing from scars outwardly and inwardly. I am so thankful that God does heal our hearts and help us move ahead by His grace and love poured out in our lives. I am very thankful for all those who God has used in my life to help me on my journey. Now I can take some of those lessons He has taught me and weave them into my stories. <br /><br />Thanks Carrie P. and Diana for inviting me to your blog and reviewing Surrendered Hearts and Christmas Mail-Order Brides. It's always encouraging to connect with readers! <br /><br />Hope we can all stay in touch....you can visit me any time via my website and on Facebook. <br />Blessings and Happy reading to all,<br />CarrieCarrie Turanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866179102754248664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-89785707350725989872011-10-30T21:54:10.432-04:002011-10-30T21:54:10.432-04:00Honey, this is a great book. I enjoyed reading it....Honey, this is a great book. I enjoyed reading it. In fact, I read the whole book in one setting. It was delightful. I always like the way you weave your personal experience into the book. I know others wouldn't know many of the details but I do. I love you. Keep up the great writing.Scott Turanskynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-61681247034423061302011-10-30T17:14:39.434-04:002011-10-30T17:14:39.434-04:00Thanks Carrie and Carrie, so much! This is a nice ...Thanks Carrie and Carrie, so much! This is a nice way to end the weekend. :) Can't wait to read the book!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-46779116448140704342011-10-30T16:37:44.936-04:002011-10-30T16:37:44.936-04:00And the winner, from Carrie Turansky, is Karen Lan...And the winner, from Carrie Turansky, is Karen Lange! Congrats Karen. Someone said the first poster doesn't often win, but if you use random.org like I did then it is the same chance as anyone. Diana and I have found that it isn't chnce - God knows who should read these books. And we try to be obedient to His voice, such as the prompting that Joleen needed this book now! Congrats Karen!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-41304397328782863452011-10-30T16:35:36.871-04:002011-10-30T16:35:36.871-04:00Wow!!! This is why I started doing this blog, Jole...Wow!!! This is why I started doing this blog, Joleen! I wanted to reach readers of Christian fiction who would be touched by stories of faith and of God helped us to overcome through His healing power! God bless you Carrie Turansky for writing this book. Joleen, if you get a chance, it would be great to post this as a review. Do you know how to copy that text from above? (Diana had to tell me know to do that, I started with computers back in the olden days and have been winging it for a while!) <br /><br />I am so delighted you were ministered to by this book, Joleen! Blessings!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-145523394953843102011-10-30T16:13:42.765-04:002011-10-30T16:13:42.765-04:00Oh my, I am so sorry. I had no idea that would be...Oh my, I am so sorry. I had no idea that would be that long!!!Joleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680497119081615634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-70137424108437280632011-10-30T16:13:11.570-04:002011-10-30T16:13:11.570-04:00Before I left Thursday for our camp-out I received...Before I left Thursday for our camp-out I received a lovely surprise through Amazon from Carrie P... the Kindle version of Surrendered Hearts by Carrie Turansky. Thank you, thank you thank you! I couldn't wait to read it. I was an absolute sponge throughout the book. I've read hundreds of books since I retired 3 years ago, but in my previous 50+ years I have never read anything that comes close to what I experienced both physically or emotionally as a result of my burn. This book was so similar that I couldn't help but relate. I understand that because of the flow of the book, Jenn's emotional scars about her physical scars had to be accelerated. I, unfortunately dealt with it far longer, years. The above comment I made is the first time I've publicly ever mentioned it, and of all my friends I can count maybe 6 or 7 people I've discussed that event with. This weekend, bolstered by what I read, I mentioned it at least twice. Not to make anyone uncomfortable, but it was in the course of a discussion about hospitalizations, etc. I know they all know something must have happened, but no one is brave enough to ask me about it. Isn't that odd? But, I figured if I can be brave enough to mention it without discomfort, perhaps they wouldn't feel so uncomfortable about making note of it... which I believe could be a further way to heal and accept. Never have I mentioned it in a group setting, despite how close I may be to the group.<br />Carrie's book made me think, and honestly, this blog has done that for me as well, as never before. I apologize for making this so long, as this is about Carrie and her book. So, in closing, I just want to say that the characters are wonderfully written and the story was so enjoyable. Also, super kudos to Carrie for allowing Bill to have the integrity to follow God's will with regards to not pursuing a romantic relationship with Jenn until they could be "equally yoked", so to speak. I LOVED that! So many authors will go ahead and ignore that very important bit of obedience, with the idea that the non-Christian will develop a desire for the Lord. But this was so refreshing. In fact, all the Christian characters in the book were a delight because they truly walked with the Lord (especially Wes who confronted Bill about the dangers of a relationship with his sister who was not walking with the Lord). Do you know how many authors won't write their characters that way so as not offend fence-sitters? Or to attract a wider variety of readers, thereby risking their own spiritual integrity? Thank you Carrie! And God bless your efforts. I will totally read what you put out!!!Joleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680497119081615634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-72822577508652123472011-10-28T12:03:11.900-04:002011-10-28T12:03:11.900-04:00Oh, Carrie P. that was so sweet of you...she's...Oh, Carrie P. that was so sweet of you...she's quite a gal, Joleen! Congrats and hope this book ministers to your heart, and that you enjoy it as much I did! I'm am sooo enjoying our new friendship as well. You bless my heart, Joleen.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-70908820347925589022011-10-27T12:19:02.858-04:002011-10-27T12:19:02.858-04:00I did a special giveaway to Joleen, Carrie T!!! I...I did a special giveaway to Joleen, Carrie T!!! I ordered through Kindle cuz I wanted her to have it "right away" today!!! I will be looking forward to hearing her response to your book. Carrie, have you approached burn therapy groups about sharing about your book? Sounds like it could be a good encouragement to many. Or the VA hospital for our veterans who have survived burn injuries?Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-44967152848021433552011-10-27T09:11:57.345-04:002011-10-27T09:11:57.345-04:00Great interview. Can't wait to read your new b...Great interview. Can't wait to read your new book.kimdtaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290424610226445594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-55236142115680495002011-10-27T02:11:30.514-04:002011-10-27T02:11:30.514-04:00I have been working all day cooking for 20 people ...I have been working all day cooking for 20 people for our bible study tonight, and just got a chance to sit down on the computer. Thanks, ladies for your kind words. <br />No Carrie, I have not read the book yet. I've no doubt it deals with a lot of what I went through as a 16 year old. Fortunately for me I accepted Christ 8 months before that, so my new church family was the loving and invaluable spiritual support I needed to know God's love through it. <br />And Carrie T, thank you for the offer. Email is tojoleen@yahoo.com.<br />Diane, enjoying our new friendship and sisterhood-in-the-Lord!Joleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680497119081615634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-74419775384062358142011-10-26T18:09:08.019-04:002011-10-26T18:09:08.019-04:00Joleen, So you have not read this book yet, right?...Joleen, So you have not read this book yet, right? I would love to hear your thoughts. When I worked in the hospital that was the hardest thing the healthcare workers said as far as what you had to do for treatment. Just so hard on the patients, so painful. So glad you were able to get treatment and praying God brings you complete freedom from any emotional pain left from that ordeal.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-75120611115753758832011-10-26T17:49:15.041-04:002011-10-26T17:49:15.041-04:00Hi Joleen, wow, thanks for sharing your experience...Hi Joleen, wow, thanks for sharing your experiences with us. I would love to hear your impression of the heroine of Surrendered Hearts, especially how she deals with recovery from her burn injury. Please leave us your email address so we can put your name in the drawing.<br /><br />Blessings and happy reading,<br />Carrie T.Carrie Turanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866179102754248664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-68835330523643916662011-10-26T15:07:46.368-04:002011-10-26T15:07:46.368-04:00Joleen and I met over at Amazon.com and became fri...Joleen and I met over at Amazon.com and became friends! I know; strange place to meet. Joleen left a precious comment on one of my reviews and we became friends.:) We found out we had several things in common, a sense of humor, a love of books, and the same hair color, not necessarily in that order. What else does one need to be friends, right?:)Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-44663178555741685692011-10-26T12:19:54.102-04:002011-10-26T12:19:54.102-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680497119081615634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-51560384276671926502011-10-26T12:17:51.428-04:002011-10-26T12:17:51.428-04:00I played with it and changed my name and comment b...I played with it and changed my name and comment before I saw your post Carrie. Thanks!Joleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680497119081615634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-8520261670331324922011-10-26T12:16:42.103-04:002011-10-26T12:16:42.103-04:00As a teenager I survived a severe burn with 14 fol...As a teenager I survived a severe burn with 14 following surgeries to "correct" its effects. To this day I still try to hide it when I follow someones eyes to my hand. I'm looking forward to seeing the results of Carrie's research in this book.<br />Oh, and by the way, Carrie, a similar group called Young Life was instrumental in me coming to know the Lord!Joleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680497119081615634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-73482525468933457262011-10-26T12:02:48.186-04:002011-10-26T12:02:48.186-04:00Joleen, Wow, when I saw it come up as an email fro...Joleen, Wow, when I saw it come up as an email from Mom (I get all the OTT comments as emails) I got tears in my eyes. I just finished a manuscript that I will be dedicating to my mother, who passed away last year. I bet one of your kids messed with you computer and changed your onscreen to Mom! Check your Google account and see!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-41521633152836857422011-10-26T12:00:57.100-04:002011-10-26T12:00:57.100-04:00Hey Christine! Which book? She has so many! I f...Hey Christine! Which book? She has so many! I finished my read in one night. I am not feeling good and got up out of bed to read the rest of her Christmas novella! Sigh... Love a happy ending!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-52980286566353750122011-10-26T11:58:16.242-04:002011-10-26T11:58:16.242-04:00I have NO idea why that came up as "Mom"...I have NO idea why that came up as "Mom" but the name is Joleen. That's funny.Joleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680497119081615634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-10216020332071073902011-10-26T11:56:29.274-04:002011-10-26T11:56:29.274-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680497119081615634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-82702043706991413212011-10-26T11:10:54.250-04:002011-10-26T11:10:54.250-04:00Oh, oh, oh, I so much want to get this book. If I ...Oh, oh, oh, I so much want to get this book. If I don't win, for sure I'm buying it on Kindle. I've had the pleasure of chatting with Carrie just a bit this last little wile, and would really love to read---and learn---from this book. :o)Christine Lindsayhttp://www.christinelindsay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-34633588957374384502011-10-26T10:21:41.639-04:002011-10-26T10:21:41.639-04:00I have read Carrie's Carol award winning novel...I have read Carrie's Carol award winning novella "A Trusting Heart" in CHRISTMAS MAIL-ORDER BRIDES, and now I know why everyone LOVES her writing. Wow! As a writer and a reader I enjoyed it. People could learn from reading that story while also studying Swaine's craft book on writing.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-68081288079763759042011-10-26T09:27:58.545-04:002011-10-26T09:27:58.545-04:00Hi Friends, Thanks for your encouraging comments!
...Hi Friends, Thanks for your encouraging comments!<br /><br />Pamela, I am so glad you've enjoyed my other books. I appreciate you taking time to comment and to recommend my books to friends. That makes my day. : )<br /><br />Blessings,<br />CarrieCarrie Turanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866179102754248664noreply@blogger.com