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
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
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.
If you’ve ever wanted to step away from reality for a while, few things can do it better than a great book. Some stories are so vivid, so full of life and imagination, that they make you forget where you are entirely. From classic fantasy worlds like Middle-earth to hidden realms beneath city streets, these… Continue reading 8 Must-Read Novels That Will Transport You to Another World
Holy moly this year has been wild so far. We're at the end of April and I feel like I've run 10 marathons and been through 5 years. We’re headed into week 8 (of 12) of University and I am definitely still not on top of it. I just submitted my first assessment but need… Continue reading Life Update: University, Homemaking & Writing
Parenthood is a profound journey, marked by countless joys and challenges. A job being added into that mix, especially a WFH job, creates a fragile balancing act that requires a lot of patience and resilience. It's hard to juggle the responsibilities of raising kids while also trying to grow a career. But, with the right… Continue reading Navigating the Challenges of Parenthood and a WFH Job
2023 is basically over! It's crazy how quickly this year has flown by. I haven't read as much as I usually do this year, but I compiled a list of the books I read this year! I've included Amazon links for each book if you want to suss them out for yourself! I loved some… Continue reading My 2023 Book List
I love the holiday season. Christmas is always a time of joy and happiness for me and my family. Things can be hectic and crazy, but the Christmas spirit remains strong! I love to delve into some more 'Christmasy' books this season as well, and I've compiled my top 5 novels to read in the… Continue reading 5 Novels To Read in the Holiday Season
“My aim is to put down what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way I can tell it.” Ernest Hemingway I recently lost my access to a computer. When I had my second child it became increasingly difficult to sit down at a computer and write - I quite frankly… Continue reading From Pen to Paper: Conquering the Challenges of Writing a Novel Without a Computer
I quickly ducked behind the crumbling walls. They had found me. I swore as the group of armoured people fanned out around the abandoned town. Someone from the last village must have tipped them off. I tried to stuff my dark red hair further into my hood. I loved my unique hair, but it was… Continue reading Fireborn: Chapter One