Emilie Turner Author
With the release of Journey to New Lands getting closer, I thought it was time to properly introduce the two people at the heart of the story. Meet Patrick O’Sullivan and Aisling Gallagher: two Irish immigrants who cross an ocean in search of a new life, neither expecting that the person who will change everything… Continue reading Journey to New Lands: Meet Patrick & Aisling
The cup was broken before her hand let go. Tomorrow, one bright shard will still be found. Her mother said, Be careful, years ago. ~ Yesterday’s market gave its chipped blue glow, the kettle sang above the falling sound. The cup was broken before her hand let go. ~ At seven, she watched the steam… Continue reading Before Her Hand Let Go: A Poem
With the release of Journey to New Lands getting closer, I wanted to share a little more about the story behind the story, because this book began with something very personal to me. When I was a child, my mum used to tell me about my ancestors. My family was very passionate about our Irish… Continue reading The Story Behind Journey to New Lands
The camera flashed again in the kitchen, whitening the room. Each burst caught on the same things: the chair on its side, the cupboard door left hanging open, the dark shine on the tiles, and the heel of Noah’s bare foot turned awkwardly toward the hall. Then the light went out and the kitchen fell… Continue reading Before Friday: A Short Story
If you’re drawn to historical fiction and romance novels, Journey to New Lands is a book you’ll want on your radar. Journey to New Lands is a historical romance inspired by the Irish famine and the often-overlooked history of Irish lives in colonial Australia. Set between famine-stricken Ireland and early colonial Australia, the novel centres on… Continue reading ARC Sign-Ups: Journey to New Lands: My Debut Historical Christian Romance.
I have been waiting a very long time to finally say this: my new historical romance, Journey to New Lands, is coming November 5th 2026. There is something amazing about seeing those words written down. This book is something I have worked on for years now. I've done years of research, writing, editing, rewriting and… Continue reading A Debut Novel to Watch: Journey to New Lands
1. wake up early before the children (this may not happen) 2. make a coffee drink half reheat forget 3. sit down stand up sit down stand up pick up child put down child sit down stand up 4. say you will write open document type one sentence delete sentence hear shouting close document 5.… Continue reading How To Feel Like Yourself Again: A Poem
In Florence, paint was labour before praise,lapis crushed slowly, billed to velvet names.A chapel ceiling learned to lift its gaze,while bankers hid their logos in the flames.The patron leaned back, squinting at the Lord,"More gold, less hunger. Make the shadows clean.Could God look wealthy? Could belief affordto feel eternal and still sell the scene?"The painter… Continue reading It Was Only A Tool: A Poem
For a long time, I thought editing was mostly about fixing things. Tightening sentences and cutting adverbs and making sure the grammar behaved itself. Editing, to me, felt like a slightly apologetic activity. Something you did after the real, creative work was done. Then I spent years immersed in literary theory. And slowly, almost against… Continue reading What Literary Theory Taught Me About Editing My Own Work
I stay home with three children I start most mornings already tired I do not feel in control of time The house fills quickly with noise Everything I do is unpaid work I rarely think about myself I rarely think about myself because I am responsible for the children There is always more practical work… Continue reading Life of a Stay-At-Home Mother: A Poem