Hello and welcome to my Substack! My name is Brooke Turner, and I’m a writer by profession with a BA in English and a Masters in Creative Writing. Literary fiction is kind of my niche but I knew I had other things I wanted to say that didn’t rely so heavily on metaphor.
Recently, I left my job as managing editor for a Christian human rights organization. I gotta say, I’ve been a little disillusioned by Christian culture after that experience, but I’m not in any way disillusioned by Jesus. So, I guess this blog is a little about coming back to the purity of knowing and hearing God without all the fluff of religious cliche' and church politics.
Here are a few things you’ll find on this blog:
A community of seekers and searchers. There is no pressure to believe a certain way, but I’ll be sharing my experiences and interactions with God and you’re welcome to share yours in the comments. If you’re curious, please ask questions (as long as you’re not trying to pick a fight). You won’t be judged. All are welcome!
Fiction. I write literary fiction and may post the occasional story, if you’re into that kind of thing ;).
Books. There is a lot of reading going on here. Let’s get into some exciting discussions about literature, and please let me know what you’re reading!
Television and film. Ok. So, I do waste my time on TV but mostly when it’s based on a book I’ve read or am reading. And I’m just gonna be honest. I only subscribe to PBS and Apple+ at the moment, so be prepared for some pretty nerdy discussions.
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