Emilie Turner Author
In echoes of night, the stars arise, Their gentle glow adorns the sky, A dance of light, a waltz, a guise. . Each constellation tells no lies, In whispers, secrets passing by, In echoes of night, the stars arise. . The moon, a pearl, within its ties, Casting its spell, a lullaby, A dance of… Continue reading Echoes of Night: A Poem
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
The sun scorched her skin and blistering heat whipped around her. Abby squinted up at the sky, flinching as the bright sun bored into her. The sound of footsteps echoed in her ears and she tilted her head to watch the small group approach. "Find anything?" she grunted. One of the men shook his head.… Continue reading The End of The World: A Short Story
Perfectionism is the enemy of progress. Winston Churchill There is one large obstacle that every author faces in the pursuit of their flawless novel - the first draft. It's the raw, unpolished version of the story you're telling that is miles away from perfection. However, imperfection is not something to be scared of, rather, it… Continue reading The Importance of Embracing Imperfection in Your First Draft
In the early morning hours, new life begins,Heart full, mind racing, touching soft baby skin.New life starts for mother and child,A new journey, a new identity, how wild. In the hush of dawn, a lullaby takes flight,As a mother's heartbeat echoes through the night.Each breath, a melody, a gentle hum,Guiding dreams till the morning sun… Continue reading Motherhood: A Poem
Happy New Year everyone! I cannot believe we're already in 2024! It feels like 2023 completely flew by - I honestly can't believe how fast the year has flown by. I'm excited for 2024! I had a huge 2023 filled with progress and exciting family events (namely having my 2nd child). I'm looking forward to… Continue reading Happy New Year – 2024 Is Here and It’s Time To Set Some Goals
Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays everyone! I pray everyone has a happy, family-filled holiday period! I am spending the holidays surrounded by family and I'm incredibly thankful to be able to celebrate with my extended family and my little family as well. This is the first Christmas with my 2nd child and I've been so… Continue reading Merry Christmas
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
“A baby is an inestimable blessing.“ Mark Twain It has been a hot minute since I last blogged! I can’t believe how quickly the last few months have flown by, it’s taken me by surprise! I took a few months off to bond with the new family member and take some time resting and recuperating.… Continue reading Welcome to the World: Embracing the Joy of a New Baby’s Arrival!
Emilie Turner 