Releasing late 2026
Journey to New Lands
When Patrick O’Sullivan arrives in New South Wales carrying grief, guilt, and the ghost of his dead sister, the last thing he expects is to find connection in Aisling, a young Irishwoman determined to claim a future of her own. As they try to build a new life in a harsh and unfamiliar land, they must confront the wounds they’ve carried across the sea and discover whether love and belonging can truly take root again.
Hi, I’m Emilie Turner. I’m an Australian author who loves writing stories with strong emotional undercurrents, atmospheric settings, and characters who feel real. I’m drawn to stories that explore romance (especially slow-burn!), resilience, history and fantasy.
At the heart of everything I write is a love of language and moments that leave a mark. I want my work to feel immersive, something readers can step into and carry with them after they’ve finished.
From The Blog:
Within Parameters: A Short Story
By the time the bell rang for third shift, everyone was already quiet. Not the kind of quiet that comes from discipline. The kind that settles into a body, into bone and muscle, because noise has proven, over and over again, to be a mistake. The waiting hall was full, but it barely felt occupied.…
Tired: A Poem
I am writing about being tired. Not the poetic kind. Actual tired. The kind that sits in my shoulders at 2:17pm. Not the poetic kind. Not the kind that makes things feel meaningful. The kind that sits in my shoulders at 2:17pm. The kind that makes simple sentences feel long. Actual tired. I am tired…
Uncovering the Secrets of Manuscript Editing and Revision
As a mum of three kids all under four, balancing nappies, school runs, snacks, and bedtime stories with writing a novel feels like the ultimate juggling act. But, if there’s one thing I’ve learned on this chaotic journey, it’s that editing and revision are where a story truly comes together. You write that first draft,…
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