Do you recall a time when someone laughed inappropriately? I know there are dozens of times (at least) that I’ve done it, and those are only the ones that I have some vague memory of. Most of them involved misunderstanding what the other person said or missing the context for it. Sometimes the end result … Continue reading Lessons in Inappropriate Laughter
What’s Kintsugi Got to do With it?
My husband has a deep and abiding love of Japanese tattoos and sends me videos almost daily. So when my husband sent me a link to a video with “kintsugi” in the description a few months ago, I saw the name and made the assumption that since it was Japanese, it probably related to tattoos … Continue reading What’s Kintsugi Got to do With it?
Quest for Genre
I made the decision in January of 2018 to return to my childhood passion and life-long dream of being a writer when I was in the midst of reading Writing Ourselves Whole: Using the Power of Your Own Creativity to Recover and Heal from Sexual Trauma by Jen Cross and I knew exactly what to … Continue reading Quest for Genre
Let’s Talk About Consent, Baby
Yes, I have a weak spot for music from the 90s, including Salt-N-Pepa’s 1991 hit Let’s Talk About Sex, the inspiration behind the title for this post. If you’re unfamiliar with Salt-N-Pepa, the female hip-hop group sometimes tackled important social issues of the day with their music, including the then-taboo topic of sex and the … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Consent, Baby
Why I Write What I Write
Unsurprisingly, I was writing away with every spare moment that wasn’t spent reading when I was in fifth grade. I remember with that vivid clarity reserved only for pivotal moments in our lives spending the entirety of winter vacation that year in Florida at my foster-grandparents’ house. Aside from the plane ride there from our … Continue reading Why I Write What I Write
Just the Beginning
Hi there! And welcome. I'm so glad you're here. I'm Katherine Turner, author of contemporary romantic women's fiction and believer in the healing power of love. My novels provide a window into the messy yet beautiful world of real-life imperfection and struggle while showcasing the power of love - in all its myriad forms - … Continue reading Just the Beginning
