I've so enjoyed seeing Blue Hawk out in the world this summer - thank you to everyone who's sent me pictures of the book on their holidays! We had a brilliant launch at the 17th century Market House in Minchinhampton back in July - thank you to Hereward Corbett of the Yellow-Lighted Bookshop and Angel … Continue reading Blue Hawk News & Reviews
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I'm so delighted to be able to say that Deixis Press will be publishing my historical novel - Blue Hawk - this summer. Set in mid-17th century rural Gloucestershire, at the height of the Stroudwater woollen industry, Blue Hawk tells the story of a weaver’s daughter with a fascination for colour, who defies deep-rooted custom and personal tragedy … Continue reading Blue Hawk – due out summer 2024 from Deixis Press
The Phare - a lovely old English word for lighthouse or beacon to guide seafarers - is the exciting new UK lit mag edited by Steven John and Claire Harrison. I'm delighted to have a story in the launch issue. You can read 'Is It My Hammered Heart?' - which I performed at Stroud Short … Continue reading “Is It My Hammered Heart?” – a new story in brand new UK online litmag: The Phare
It's been almost exactly a year since the publication of my debut collection of short stories, Witches Sail in Eggshells, by Reflex Press. I've been thrilled with the response and support the book has received - snippets from the many reviews are set out here. And this month I was completely stunned to win Best … Continue reading Saboteur Award Success!
With the cover designer, Laura Pashby (@circleofpines) Not sure where to start with the last month, to be honest, it's been a bit of a whirlwind. The launch of Witches Sail in Eggshells was wonderful for me, celebrating the launch of my debut collection with so many friends and family. Other than a rather wrinklier than anticipated cake, it couldn't … Continue reading So much news!
Chloe Turner 