Emilie Turner Author
Courage. It’s hard to have it sometimes. I’m the first to admit I’m a rather cowardly person. I prefer agreeing with others to avoid confrontation, staying at home to avoid people, and remaining quiet to avoid awkward conversations. I’ve always been known as the quiet girl, the shy girl. I prefer it that way –… Continue reading A Powerful Cause: A Short Story
Editing your own novel is not easy. It does take a ton of dedication and resilience to successful edit your own novel and have it ready for publication. I’ve put together a list of the top 10 tips to successfully edit your novel and not let it drive you into insanity. 1. Let it sit… Continue reading Ten Tips for Successful Self-Editing
“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.”Jack London It’s the second week of NaNoWriMo! It’s been really hard getting back into the groove and writing again, especially with a newborn! I didn’t manage to write much the first few days but I’m starting to get into a good… Continue reading Bring on NaNoWriMo!
“University's like this little world, a bubble of time separate from everything before and everything after.”Mhairi McFarlane I do love studying, and I have said that many times before, however it does sometimes get in the way of my creativity. During a semester I am filled with stress and constantly studying. It stifles a lot… Continue reading When University Gets In The Way
"Freshly cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin—inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night."John J. Geddes I love this time of year. I love spending time with family and enjoying Christmas together. It really is a magical time of year. I’ve well and truly put up all my Christmas… Continue reading Writing During The Holiday Season
“Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people – people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.”E.B. White I love a good book. I love being able to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee with a book. It really is… Continue reading Reading Is My Happy Place
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”Confucius I am one of those few people who enjoy studying. I haven’t had a bad time during my years studying and I do enjoy learning and growing through… Continue reading How My Study Influences My Writing
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”Ibn Battuta I have always loved holidays and travel. I love being able to explore places and get away from my day to day routine. Unfortunately, travel in our current COVID pandemic is an issue. With countries and even states shut down, it’s hard… Continue reading Getaways Rejuvenate Your Mind and Soul
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.”Eleanor Roosevelt I decided that it would be nice to post just a little except from my novel. Not much, but hopefully enough to keep you wanting more! Progress is slow, but it is happening, and I am getting so… Continue reading Infection Point Excerpt
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