Welcome & thanks for dropping by!
I’m a writer specializing in narrative nonfiction. I’ve been hooked ever since I won a poetry contest in third grade and got my picture published in the town’s newspaper. The fame was short-lived, but the love endured. This is partly because writing provided a safe haven during a stormy childhood.
Copyright © 2008 - 2009 Denise Turner. All Rights Reserved.
PLAYING WITH MATCHES, my memoir-in-progress, is about a strong-willed girl who struggles for identity in a hostile environment. It explores nature vs. nurture, the roles of women and the resilience of the human spirit. You can read a teaser here.
Feel free to grab a cup of java and snoop around. Enjoy your visit!
"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."
--Jack London
While I’ve taken a few detours over the years, writing has always been home. In 2008, one of my essays won an award for creative nonfiction. My work has appeared in Skirt Magazine, the Progenitor and elsewhere.
