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Roll up, roll up – I’m asking again

July 4, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 10 Comments

Hello, and welcome new subscribers,

I’m glad to report that following on from my last newsletter, the plot of The Burglar continued to flow, and reached its conclusion. The question is: Will you will like that conclusion? I will go back to Little Compton next year, and when I do, I’ll ask you to let me know what you think might happen, or if I should leave well alone! The manuscript is now with Sharon, the editor, and I’ve booked, Jill, the proofreader. Who knows, with a fair wind, it might even get published a little earlier. If you want to pre-order you copy, you can do so HERE. Before I leave the subject of Little Compton, I must just say I’ve just listened to the first four chapters of the audio version of The Murder. Some characters surprised me, but I LOVED it! Perdita really brings Liz to life. You audio listeners are in for a treat. I’ll keep you posted about when it will be available.

As I am free to do as I please for a couple of days, I’m catching up on stuff I put off. One of those being to update the ‘Work in Progress’ section – it was last updated on Valentine’s Day! When I got there, I remembered all about poor old Rosie Webber & the Bearing Witness ladies. Their stories are sitting in a file on the laptop somewhere, but as the update says, a vague outline of Meredith & Hodge‘s next case is shouting the loudest, so that’s my next project. I don’t even have a working title yet, but I’ll beef up the outline a little, write the opening scene, and hopefully I’ll be off and running.

That brings me nicely to the purpose of this newsletter. When I asked for suggestions for characters to be included in The Burglar, I got some crackers. Now Axel Wagner, Michelle Neale, and Geoff O’Brien are now living, breathing, residents of Little Compton. Next time I go back there, I’m sure they will at least make a cameo appearance. BUT now I’m after characters for the next M & H. So, if you’re feeling creative, get your thinking caps on and send in your suggestions. I’d like: Name, age, occupation (if any), personality, any family you want me to know about, any secrets they might be hiding. (Can even be you if you like). I can’t promise I won’t have to tweak them a little, but those selected will appear alongside Meredith & Hodge. I will acknowledge your contribution in the book, and a £10 Amazon voucher will be yours as a thank you.

I don’t know how many I’ll use because I’m still at the planning stage, and however nice they seem to be, I can’t promise that it won’t be your character ‘whodunnit’. Email me by hitting the contact button above. Can’t wait to meet some new characters.

That’s it for now, I have to get my own thinking cap on!

Happy Reading,

Image by kues1 on Freepik

 

July 4, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 10 Comments

What a week- everyone’s a winner!

May 3, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 2 Comments

Hello,

As promised I’m back, and for those of you who are fed up with seeing my name in your inbox, fret ye not, it’ll be weeks until I appear again. But something important has happened.  The Murder, a new book is out there and I offered signed copies of it (and an acknowledgement) in exchange for characters, for the third in the Little Compton Mysteries – The Burglar. What a great response, I really wish I could use them all. For those of you who have given me character profiles who were not chosen for The Burglar, you never know I may use them in another book, and you’ll get your just reward.

Thank you to all those who have contacted me about this new series, I’m so chuffed you’re enjoying it.

If you want to order either The Murder or The Abduction simply click on the covers to order.

And the characters you will be meeting in The Burglar are:

From Carol Frank – Nine-year-old Axel Wagner  is obsessed with Lego, he watches everything and everyone, but hates speaking to strangers. He also dislikes his neighbour, Michelle Neil, who spends most of her day in the garden smoking and talking on her phone, and therefore disturbing him when he’s trying to build his latest model. If it wasn’t for the fact her eight year old son, Jack, took Axel under his wing when they moved to Greater Compton, he’d probably report her to the police. He knows a lot about Michelle.

From Pippa Domitruk – Single mum, Michelle Neil. Mother of two children who she adores, and a party animal. Now free of her abusive spouse, and confident enough to leave her children with babysitters, she intends to have some fun. She’d have more if she could, but money is tight, and those kids just won’t stop growing.

From Geoff Turner (relative!) – Grumpy Geoff O’Brien.  Widower who has lived in Little Compton all his life. He’s grumpy about getting old, grumpy about people who park on the pavement, grumpy about queueing to spend his money. Generally grumpy about most things, except finding out he has relatives all over the world as he searches the internet to find his true origins.

Once again, thank you for all the entries, I liked them all, I’ve kept them and I promise I will be revisiting them at some point.

Happy reading

 

May 3, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 2 Comments

Last shout for entries

April 24, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books Leave a Comment

Good evening from a grey and drizzly Bristol,

Spring has sprung as there’s plenty of colour shooting up and out all over the place, but April is going to do its job with those showers right until the very end. I wouldn’t be surprised if it hijacked May too. But enough of the weather (well, I am British) I’m here to remind you of two mini-competitions to celebrate the launch of my new series The Little Compton Mysteries, starting with The Murder on 29th April 2023.

Competition 1: To win a signed copy of The Murder simply email me the names of the two new members of Meredith’s team in Error of Judgement by no later than 30th April 2023 – the three winners will be drawn at random and announced on the day.

Competition 2: I’m after characters for the third in the Little Compton Mysteries, The Burglar. Might be a victim, or a witness, or a friend of a friend, anyone really – if I like the character I’ll write them into the storyline. Simply email me their name, age, description and any other details you feel relevant. I’ve already had some crackers in, so I might need to order a few more paperbacks! All entries in by 3rd May and I will announce the winners on 4th May 2023.  The creator of every character used will receive a signed copy of The Murder, and of course an acknowledgement in print.

Only four days to go and the e-book of The Murder will be flying through whatever it flies through, or perhaps dropping from that cloud, and arriving on an ereader near you! The lovely Lee Beddow is just finishing off the audio version of Error of Judgement, and will then be starting on The Murder with the very talented Perdita Lawton.

Finally, on the 29th I will be putting The Abduction up for pre-order on the 29th, so here’s your last tantalising glimpse before I reveal all . . . of the cover!

Happy reading,

email me:   mkturnerbooks@gmail.com

April 24, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books Leave a Comment

An Introduction to Little Compton

April 19, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 8 Comments

Good Evening,

I’ve been trying to create a map! It turns out I’m not very good at graphics either. I can’t say that shocked me. As The Murder, is the first in the new series, of Little Compton Mysteries, I thought I’d give you a flying tour. The map isn’t great, but it will give you an idea of the village layout. If I find myself with nothing to do (!!) I might try again. Here in Bristol we are surrounded by pretty villages, and it was one of these which inspired Little Compton. Not quite a one horse town, but small enough that everyone knows everyone else.

Little Compton is very close to Greater Compton, and between them you can get most of what you need, there are only a few things that require a trip into town. The villagers don’t mind for the best part, because that gives them the opportunity for a day out. Little Compton does of course have a pub, The Swan, a mini-market run by the lovely, Derek Vaswani, a posh delicatessen, or as village matriarch, Alice Green would call it, the cheese shop. There’s also a bakery, a cafe, a pizzeria, and of course the church and church hall, which houses the village’s library.  The map shows only Lower High Street, and a few of the roads which lead off it. But you can see where accountant Tom Large, and cleaner Liz Thorne live. An unlikely sleuthing duo, but it won’t surprise you to hear that they’re quite good at it. In the top right hand corner, is the area or woodland where poor old Denise Knight met her end, and in the bottom right, the Chow’s home, outside of which, Rhianna Chow was abducted. I’ve put the names of a few other residents on the map, all of whom you will meet either in The Murder or The Abduction.

Not long now until The Murder  is published (29th April) and The Abduction will become available for pre-order that day. Talking of The Abduction, here’s another tantalising glimpse of the cover.

If anyone would like a free signed copy of The Murder in paperback, I’m looking for characters for The Burglar, so please introduce me to a resident of Little Compton. Send me their name, age, and a brief description. The character will appear in the novel, and I will choose the winner on the 3rd May – who knows might be more than one – so thinking caps on.

That’s it for now, please feel free to laugh at my efforts with the map, and of course tell me where I should have gone to create it, but before I dash off, apologies to those who received two copies of my last email, that was my lack of technical skills kicking in! I do hope it didn’t cause too much inconvenience.

Now I really am going, happy reading,

 

 

April 19, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 8 Comments

How do you choose your books?

April 5, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways, Information on books 4 Comments

Good morning, from a drizzly, grey Bristol.

I finished reading my ninth book of the year last night, so this morning I popped on to Goodreads to review it, and then over to Amazon to check what was on my Kindle to choose what I’d read next. I’m ashamed to say I have nearly 100 books on my TBR pile. I don’t know about you, but I like variety in my reading. If I’ve just finished a dark thriller, I’ll choose something more lighthearted. Or, if it was a feel good book club type read, I’ll go for a mystery. Even if I find a brilliant series I haven’t read before, I rarely read them one after the other, although I’ll buy more books in the series to add to the TBR pile. The only exception being small boxed sets if they’ve really taken hold. That got me to wondering how you lovely people who have subscribed to my mailing list choose your books.

So, a few questions for you. Do you only read in one or perhaps two genres? If you read a good book that’s part of a series, do you then devour the complete series? How many books are on your ‘To be read’ pile? I’ve shared the books I’ve read so far this year, most were five star reads  for me. Have you read any of them? Did you like them? If you haven’t and you’d like to, simply click the cover.

                        

Whilst on, I’ve received quite a few entries to the Error of Judgement competition. The dedication from one entrant really made me laugh. There’s still time if you fancy a signed copy of the paperback. Simply email me at mkturnerbooks@gmail.com by the 30th April 2023, the names of the two new members of Meredith’s team, and the dedication you require.

Finally, I’ve received so many lovely comments about the cover of The Murder, I wanted to pass on my thanks, and how much Lindsay the designer appreciates them. The Murder will be published on the 29th April. Amazon is currently processing the paperback and hardback and I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy.

Back soon, with news of The Abduction. 

Happy reading

 

April 5, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways, Information on books 4 Comments

My books are getting a bit like Buses

April 2, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books, My Books 6 Comments

Hello, one and all, and welcome new subscribers,

It’s actually sunny here in Bristol today, and earlier the weatherman assured me that spring has finally sprung. After rain of biblical proportions over the last few weeks, I’ll wait and see. But to be fair, the daffodils are out, the tulips in bud and the hyacinths are positively blooming. All this and the promise of an Easter egg too! It’s not only Easter eggs that are promised either. (Can I hear a drum roll…) My lovely editors Sharon & Jill have almost finished working their magic, their wands must be worn out, and The Murder will be released a month early. HOORAH! If you have, or wish to pre-order, the release date is now 29th April 2023.

What’s that got to do with buses? I hear you shout. Well, this. In the past I have tried to release at least two books a year, most years I’ve managed, but there were a few that were barren. I’m not sure what’s happened recently, but the stories seem to tell themselves. Meredith & Hodge Bear Witness (M&H #11) was published on 15th December 2021, and then it was almost a whole year until Web of Deceit (M&H #12) on 1st December 2022. Then came Error of Judgement (M&H #13) on 15th March 2023, and we’ll have The Murder (#1 Little Compton Mysteries) on 29th April 2023. And do you want to know a secret? I know you do. The Abduction (#2 Little Compton Mysteries) is almost there. I think another few weeks and it will be off to the editors. I am therefore predicting a June/July release date. All this means that in an eight-month period, I will have published four books! Not only that, but I already have the basis of The Burglar (#3 in the Little Compton Mysteries) bubbling away, and yesterday Meredith & Hodges’ next storyline (#14) appeared unbidden in my mind. I will definitely get The Burglar written and hopefully make a good start on M & H #14 this year. So, nothing for ages, then they arrive all at once. I hope that lasts.

COMPETITION TIME

Thank you to everyone who has purchased, read and or taken the time to review, Error of Judgement. It has certainly been well received. To celebrate its success, I’m going to give away three signed copies of the paperback with a dedication of your choice. All you need to do is email me at mkturnerbooks@gmail.com, the answer to who the new and unexpected members of Meredith’s team are, and of course, give me your preferred dedication. I will put all answers into a draw and the winner will be chosen at random on the 30th April 2023. Good luck!

I’ve selected a selection of images of The Murder, because . . . well, simply because I love the cover! That’s it for now, back soon,

Happy reading

 

April 2, 2023 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books, My Books 6 Comments

Compliments & Complaints

September 11, 2021 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways, Information on books 4 Comments

Hello one and all, welcome new subscribers,

A Measure of Guilt is live! Hurrah – and my inbox is hot! Both with complaints about the ending – how fast do you lot read? And, I’m chuffed to say, compliments because you enjoyed it. Phew, and thank you, it really does mean a lot to me. Now I’m going to be cheeky again, and ask you to be kind enough to leave a review once you’ve finished if you did enjoy it.

Here’s a few snippets what you’ve had to say:

“This one, I can honestly say, brought a tear to my eye more than once and has a shock ending, be prepared!”

“…suffice to say, that I have loved, re-read and devoured this series, and if, like me, you love them, rest assured you will not be disappointed.”

“I love the characters in this series of books. There was a shocker at the end which is always great. As soon as I finish a book in this series, I start looking forward to the next one. Once you start, you will want to read them all”

Many thanks to all those who took part in the last competition. As promised, the draw took place on publication day, my granddaughter Edie did the draw ?and Nanny forgot to take a photograph! Drum roll . . . .and the winners, in no particular order, and drawn at random are:

Phillipa Domitruk – Angela Heron – Randi Robertson. Congratulations!

They have all received their vouchers and their signed paperback copies are on the way.

Talking of photographs, if you have purchased a copy of A Measure of Guilt is there any chance of a photograph? If you bought the ebook version, simply go to the cover. If you’re shy you don’t need to have your face in the photograph, just a thumbs up, or next to your favourite tipple on the arm of your chair will do. I will be using them on the website etc. As a thank you for doing this, I will do another little draw at the end of the month. Winner will be drawn at random, and the prize a paperback copy of  the M K Turner book of your choice. Go on, you know you want that thumb to be famous ? If it’s easier, simply tag me or post it to my page on Facebook  or tag me on Instagram – I’m new to the latter, so please feel free to join me and show me how it’s done!

Coming soon – the audio version narrated by the lovely Lee Beddow. Free codes to you lovely lot who have reviewed on previous titles.

That’s if from me for a couple of weeks – promise. I’ve got Meredith & Hodge Bear Witness to write.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Happy reading

September 11, 2021 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways, Information on books 4 Comments

Competition Time

August 30, 2021 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books Leave a Comment

Hello from Bristol UK,

As is traditional for a UK holiday weekend, its grey and dreary here. Summer is not playing ball!

I’m a week late I know, but I do have an excuse. I’ve started on the next in the Murder Tour series, and time ran away with me, but first, it’s competition time. A Measure of Guilt has been through the mill, and I’m so chuffed with the Beta readers feedback, although I am sorry I shocked them . . . I think. A Measure of Guilt will go live on the 9th September 2021, and the paperback will too! First time we’ve managed that. To celebrate there will be a couple of competitions, and here is the first, for those of you who have pre-ordered.

Prizes: There are three $10.00 Amazon vouchers up for grabs AND a copy of the paperback version (signed for those in the UK).

All entries will be placed into a draw, and the winners will be the first three names chosen at random. The draw will take place on 9th September 2021, the day of publication.  The last entry will be accepted at midnight on the 8th September.

To enter, all you need to do is send me confirmation of your pre-order and answer these simple questions?:

What is the name of Meredith’s daughter?

What is the nickname Meredith has given Frankie Callaghan?

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I’ll be back with another competition next week, but before I go I’d appreciate you opinion. As mentioned, I’ve started on the next in the Murder Tour series, the victim in this one, is Rosie Webber, and I’m not sure on the title. Which do you prefer?

Who Killed Rosie Webber?

What Happened to Rosie Webber?

Whatever Happened to Rosie Webber?

I’m inclined to go with the first purely on the similarity it affords the covers, I loved the cover of Who Killed Charlie Birch? – but didn’t know if to shake it up a little. I am also aware of Baby Jane – one of my favourite films. I love Bette Davis. Let me know which title you prefer.

I’m going back to Rosie, I’ll be back next week, in the meantime I look forward to hearing from you, happy reading,

 

August 30, 2021 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books Leave a Comment

I’m off and running . . .

January 21, 2021 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books, My Books 22 Comments

Hello & Happy New Year,

Remember me? It’s been a while since my last confession, and there’s a reason for that – I didn’t want to come back with no news. Again. So, I’m chuffed to be able to tell you that I have actually FINISHED a book – yes, one that I’ve written.  Not a Bearing Witness or a Meredith & Hodge, which many of you are chasing me for, but still, it’s finished. And, I will confess that eighty per cent of it was written quite a while ago, but most of it had to be rewritten or tweaked, so I’m counting it. It was going to be a one off, but I might just pull together a mini-series, as I have a couple of ideas for stories with a similar set up. The working title is An Unexpected Turn of Events, but it’s more likely going to end up being called, Who Killed Charlie Birch?  Which of these two titles would grab your attention in the first instance?

An unexpected chain of events, has resulted in Charlie Birch holding a group of people hostage in the village pub. He didn’t intend to, events took over, and it seemed like a good idea when he bolted the last door. It wasn’t. Within hours, Charlie is dead. But who killed him?

As always, the clues are there, in what is a light-hearted murder mystery.

It’s gone off to the editor, so as soon as it’s ready for advanced copy readers, I’ll be shouting for volunteers. This is a cover I put together for this newsletter, I can’t show you the actual cover because my previous designer has retired and I’m in the process of finding someone new, if anyone has any recommendations, please don’t hesitate to shout.

I’m now back to Meredith & Hodge, as yet untitled, and hoping to get it finished in the next couple of months. My ability to focus has been so bad this last year, I’ve now started giving my self daily targets.  I don’t meet all of them, but it has certainly kept things moving along.

AUDIO NEWS

The BIG news this time, is that The Cuban Conundrum, narrated by the talented Lee Beddow, went live on audio today.  I will be sending out codes to those who are on the ‘every time’ list, but if you would like a FREE code and haven’t heard from me, please let me know and I’ll get one off to you. Click the track below to hear a sample. I’m sure the ladies will like Alberto’s voice, and Clara is guaranteed to raise a smile.

https://mkturnerbooks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cuban-Conundrum-MKT-ZZ-Retail-sample-only.mp3

 

In other news, feedback on Witness for Wendy audio has been fabulous, Nikki Loy has definitely picked up more than a few fans, on this, her first audio book. If you did enjoy it, I would be grateful if you would also take the time to review it on Audible or Amazon to let other listeners know too. ?

Excerpt below if you would like a preview

https://mkturnerbooks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Witness-for-Wendy-Amazon-Retail-Sample-Only.mp3

 

I still have FREE codes for most of the books out in audio in both US & UK, if you would like to try one, let me know and I’ll get codes off to you.

That’s it for now, I hope you are all safe, well, and coping with this seemingly never-ending pandemic. Things are awful here in the UK at them moment, and I think it will get a little worse before it starts getting better, but, with the vaccine being rolled out at a rate of knots, there is now light at the end of the tunnel.

Happy reading,

Follow me on BookBub and you may choose a FREE ebook from my list of novels. ( boxed sets excluded)  Simply click here and you’ll be taken to my author page, and will find the follow button on the top right. If you don’t use your own name for BookBub please drop me a line and let me know what it is and I’ll be in touch.

January 21, 2021 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books, My Books 22 Comments

Well, it is nearly Christmas!

December 1, 2020 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 6 Comments

Hello one and all,

The drizzle and mist have cleared, and it’s bright and sunny, if a little chilly, here in Bristol UK.

Christmas is coming, and without a doubt it will be different for all of us this year, but given the devastation that 2020 delivered, I think this year in particular it really is the time to be thankful for what we have and to make the most of it. Which of course, is just what Meredith did when he got stuck  in a remote Scottish castle last Christmas. I doubt Linda will ever be allowed to forget her choice of location!

In recognition of the approaching, if somewhat reduced, festivities, Quite By Chance is reduced to only 0.99 for the week. So, grab yourself a bargain, settle yourself down and find out how Meredith & Hodge dealt with their unexpected Christmas. To find out more, click HERE.

If you would rather listen to the story, I do have FREE audio codes available for both US & UK. I only have a limited number so it will be first come first served. I also have a number of codes on all the Meredith & Hodge novels in the UK and for most of the later ones in the US. If you would like to listen to any of them please shout.

In other news . . . . a reason to be grateful in 2020 was provided by my niece Lucy and hubby Adam. They are expecting, and their Lockdown surprise will be joining us mid-April. Can’t wait. By then I might even be allowed a cuddle. My writing progresses slowly, but at least it’s progressing, and on the audio front, narrator, Lee Beddow is reaching the end of  production of The Cuban Conundrum. For those of you who have read it, he ‘does’ a wonderful Clara!

That’s it for now, get back to me promptly if you would like any audio codes, and enjoy spending Christmas with Meredith.

 

Happy reading,

Follow me on BookBub and you may choose a FREE ebook from my list of novels. ( boxed sets excluded)  Simply click here and you’ll be taken to my author page, and will find the follow button on the top right. If you don’t use your own name for BookBub please drop me a line and let me know what it is and I’ll be in touch.

December 1, 2020 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 6 Comments

The Making of Meredith

August 14, 2020 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways, Information on books 8 Comments

Good Morning, from a grey but very muggy Bristol,

I hope you are all coping with whatever life has thrown at you this week. Here in Bristol, UK, we’ve moved from glorious sunshiny days, to just about bearable heatwave (for us), to spectacular thunder storms.  We are currently in a lull and if it wasn’t for the temperature, when you look out of the window, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was November.  That’s the weather dealt with! I’m not going to talk about the pandemic, I think we all hear enough about that, other than to say, whatever your views, I hope you and yours stay safe.

Now to all things Meredith. Love him or hate him, that man gets under your skin, and I was getting so many emails about him that I thought it was time I shared his past, and wrote The Making of Meredith. His chequered past brought in a few comments I can tell you.  Here’s what some of them said:

“When I fished this book, I literally said out loud, “wow.” It was that good. While I have enjoyed every book in the Meredith and Hodge series, I think this one was the best so far, in that it allows us to understand just how Meredith ended up being Meredith. I have always found him to be complex and interesting, now, even more so. With a keener understanding of who he really is…”

“…. It’s a story of how the character Meredith might have come to be, beginning from his early childhood,. The story doesn’t make excuses for Meredith’s behaviour, rather it provides examples of how family, teachers, friends, neighbours, economic and social circumstances shaped who he became. This story is quite believable, although may be somewhat tragic for some readers. While I enjoyed Meredith’s many talents throughout the mysteries, I didn’t admire his behaviour in some instances, The prequel puts his behaviour into context and resolved my misgivings regarding his adult character.”

And even: “I have enjoyed all of the Meredith and Hodge series thus far, so it is nice to get to see what has made Meredith the arrogant bastard that is Meredith. As always well written and thought provoking. Looking forward to more.” 

This one made me smile:  “So, I know why I fell in love with the gorgeous Meredith! Written with total empathy for the character. I wept alongside him for joy and sorrow. Another masterpiece. now to re-read the rest.”

Why am I dedicating this newsletter to Meredith? Because out of the blue this morning I had an email from Audible telling me The Making of Meredith was live.  I think the audio fans here will really enjoy hearing Meredith grow up. Lee Beddow the narrator has done an excellent job taking Meredith from a seven year old through to the man he became. It’s wonderful hearing his voice gradually change as he negotiates his way through adolescence to the Meredith we know and love. Simply click here if you would like to hear a sample.

AND to celebrate this latest arrival the e-book version will be FREE from the 15th August to 19th August, so if you’ve yet to meet the young Meredith click here.

I think that’s enough for now, except of course to say, thank you to all those readers/listeners who have taken the time to leave reviews. They are important. Please remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed a book you’ve read or listened to.  Not only does it give other readers an insight into what’s to come, it also gives the author a huge boost and effects the ratings on Amazon etc. OK, OK, enough of the nagging, here’s a cute kitten to help convince you ?

Happy reading,

Follow me on BookBub and you may choose a FREE ebook from my list of novels. ( boxed sets excluded)  Simply click here and you’ll be taken to my author page, and will find the follow button on the top right. If you don’t use your own name for BookBub please drop me a line and let me know what it is and I’ll be in touch.

August 14, 2020 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways, Information on books 8 Comments

Can you keep a secret?

February 20, 2020 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 10 Comments

Good Morning . . .

.. from a very miserable, wet and blustery Bristol. It’s not all bad news though – I come baring good news!

Not If You Paid Me, the latest in the Meredith & Hodge series, has moved on. Not as quickly as many of us would like, but I promise it is getting there. With so much going on at the moment, something has to give, and unfortunately it seems to be writing – or more to the point, finding time with no interruptions – that is the most difficult thing to do! The photo is of two of my distractions. I promise to do better, I’ve even suggested to my hubby that we should book a holiday to enable me to get on . . .

One Secret Too Many is now available in audio. You can take a peep and listen to a sample in your part of the world here:  US   UK.  I have a new batch of promo codes ready to distribute.  So, please shout if you would like a code, for this or any of the first four in the Meredith & Hodge series, although there are only a few US codes left on the first two.

The lovely and talented Nikki Loy, (pictured) will be narrating the Bearing Witness series.  I was excited when she agreed, and am more so now, as I’ve listened to the first, unedited take on Witness for Wendy. It’s going to be a cracker, and I can’t wait! I interviewed Nikki a while ago, click HERE if you missed it.

That’s it for now, I have three dogs waiting for a walk, so fingers crossed this rain will stop. Then hopefully, this afternoon will be dedicated to writing!

                                                         Happy reading,

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February 20, 2020 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 10 Comments

When was the last time you had a feel . . . ?

November 23, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Friends, Giveaways 16 Comments

Good Afternoon, and hello new subscribers,

Many of you will remember that a while back we had a little survey to establish how often you wanted to hear from me. The consensus was once a month. So today a little reminder popped up in my calendar and my heart sank. On the writing front I have nothing much new to say. My life is hectic, but far from exciting, and with the exception of listening to Meredith & Hodge come to life via audio, I’m not being very productive. I’ve got a million ideas (and I am jotting them down), but I can’t for the life of me string a coherent plot together at the moment. I have done bits here and there, but realistically, Not If You Paid Me, the next in the Meredith & Hodge series will be lucky if it reaches a kindle near you by the end of spring next year. Then I realised I should introduce you to the people who are more important to me than writing. I hope you’re sitting comfortably; this will be longer than usual!

This is a photograph of my beautiful daughter, Ellie. It was taken in early November at her 30th birthday celebrations. Her birthday was on the 4th, a Monday, and family and friends had lined up a weekend of celebration, culminating in a family meal on the Monday.  Ellie named the weekend, “Hello thirties, bye bye Boobies”.

Ellie was diagnosed with breast cancer, at the tender age of 29. Her mastectomy was booked for the 15th November, so this was going to be her last chance to let her hair down for a while. I think it’s fair to say she did.

My birthday is late January, and Ellie gave me tickets to the opening night of Lion King, at the Bristol Hippodrome in September. We’d had a girl’s day out to London nine years previously to see it at the Lyceum, and she knew I’d love the opportunity to see it again. It was during our journey to the theatre she told me she’d found a lump, and thought she probably should get it checked out. She did the next week, and the doctor referred her to the hospital.

This was my baby. It wasn’t going to be cancer. So when, some three weeks later, we went to get the results, I was fairly relaxed. Until we were called to see the consultant. I knew bad news was coming when the doctor opened the door and stood back for Ellie to enter, and she stumbled. This wasn’t a consulting room. This was what Ellie and her cousin Lucy called a crying room. Softly decorated with comfortable chairs, and a box of tissues on the coffee table. But she didn’t cry. Not when she was given the news, not even when he said because of her young age it was likely to be a genetic issue, and if that was the case it would mean she needed a bilateral mastectomy. If she could be brave, then so could I, and, dry eyed, we asked a LOT of questions.

Over the last two months we have had to visit the hospital numerous times each week for MRIs, biopsies, meetings with surgeons and plastic surgeons, meetings with the consultant to get the various results, and a morning of pre-op assessments. The operation was scheduled for the 15th November and Ellie had a final meeting with the surgeon the day before. The results from the MRI guided biopsy taken the previous week hadn’t come back and the operation the next day had been cancelled . . . And that’s when my baby cried.

Ellie had spent almost two months mentally preparing herself for this operation. A significant part of her anatomy was going to be removed, and as a self-employed dog trainer and walker, she’d stopped taking new clients, cancelled her puppy classes for the foreseeable, and found alternative walkers for her regulars. She’d also arranged for her own lovely dog, Riddle, to go into boarding for a few days. Having bought her first little flat the year before, she had no savings to speak of, and now she would have no income coming in for even longer. But what caused her the most distress was the fact that the cancer was not going anywhere the next day.

The operation has now been scheduled for the 29th November, so please keep you fingers crossed that nothing happens to delay it this time. I’m proud to say she has bounced back, and has been overwhelmed by the support and understanding she has received from her friends and clients, and more than a little embarrassed that one of her clients set up a gofundme page to help her out while she recovers. I think it’s really sweet, as Riddle has written it.

I asked Ellie if I could write this and I could feel her rolling her eyes. She’s not one for seeking attention, but she does want everyone to check themselves. So here’s her original post written about a month after her diagnosis:

“I’ve been debating whether or not to post about this for various reasons but here goes. Last month I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and in a few weeks, 11 days after my 30th birthday I’ll be having a mastectomy and after that radiotherapy. At the moment it looks like I will be able to avoid chemo but every time I go to the hospital the news seems to get worse so who knows!
Obviously I am absolutely gutted, I am already completely emotionally exhausted by having to be at the hospital virtually every day, but the point is, I AM GOING TO BE ALIVE!
And the reason for that is that as soon as I thought something wasn’t right I went to the doctor and it’s been caught early enough that it’s not spreading to my other organs yet. If I had left it, well, it doesn’t bear thinking about.
So please everyone, if you want to do something for me for my birthday please just go check your boobs and your balls and go for your smear tests on time etc., because it absolutely CAN happen to you! Get checked, catch it early and get it cured!
Funny hospital stories to follow…might start a blog…or write a book…gonna have a lot of time on my hands! 
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PS: thank you so much for all the support/cards/flowers from my family and friends all over the country/world. So much love xx”

On a cheerier note, the other reason my life is hectic are these beauties. Edie and Frankie. My beautiful grandchildren, and I’m happy for them to take up my time any time they like.

In other news, The Wrong Shoes audio should be live within the month . . . I still have a few free audio promo codes for Misplaced Loyalty and Ill Conceived, drop me line letting me know if you would like UK or US codes if you would like to give them a listen. More on that in the next newsletter. I’ve taken up enough of your time.

 

Happy reading and listening,

Go and check your bits!

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November 23, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Friends, Giveaways 16 Comments

Free Stuff

October 13, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 4 Comments

Good Afternoon,

I hope you’ve had a fabulous weekend. It’s finally stopped raining in Bristol, although the weatherman assures me it’s only a brief respite, so here I sit, sun shining in, letting you know what’s happening.

For those of you yet to read it, Witness for Wendy is free until the 17th October. Should you wish to grab a copy, simply click here or on the cover.

Ill Conceived has passed the quality test at Audible and is currently being processed. I should be available within the next week or so. If you haven’t listened to the sample you can do so here. I will be provided with a batch of free promo codes, so if you would like to have a listen to the full book, please shout.  I also have a few codes for Misplaced Loyalty if anyone would like one.

I’ve read some great books, and my reviews are up to date, are yours? You can see what I’ve been reading here.

Hopefully I have finally sorted out the duplicate newsletter issue. However if you do receive a newsletter from both MailChimp and WordPress please let me know so I can stop it happening.

Don’t forget if you follow me on BookBub you can choose a free book (see below). I’ve had a few follows that I don’t recognise, if you have followed me, but not heard from me, please drop me a line.

Finally, Not If You Paid Me, had a spurt and is now crawling along again, but I promise to do better!

That’s it, I’ll leave you to whatever is filling your Sunday,

Happy reading,

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October 13, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 4 Comments

It’s all go here!

September 17, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 6 Comments

Hello from sunny Bristol,

We seem to be having a late burst of summer here, I hope the weather is nice where you are.

Now the greetings are out of the way, a quick up date for you, it’s all go here I should have steam coming out of my ears. First, I have a confession, and no – you won’t like it. In an effort to get more momentum into the latest Meredith & Hodge – Not If You Paid Me – I’ve read it through (again), and ignoring typos etc., I know what was wrong . . . I didn’t like it! The basic premise was okay, but the whole thing needed a shakeup, a different character, and a slight change of direction.  I’ve made the amendments, and I am now off and running again. I added a further 5k words to it over the weekend. With a fair wind I should have it done in a couple of months.

The audio version of Ill Conceived is almost complete, and I’ve now completed the interview with narrator Lee Beddow. The photo below is of Lee in the studio where it all happens. He’s a very busy man. No boring nine – five for him!

Everyone has favourite characters in the Meredith & Hodge series – those they love, or sometimes love to hate.  To date my favourite characters have been Meredith (of course), Nancy Bailey from The Wrong Shoes, and Peggy Greene who first appears in Tin Soldiers, and pops in and out to annoy Meredith throughout the rest of the series. However, listening to the production of Ill Conceived, Lee has given me another to add to my list. The villain, Michael Brent. Lee really has brought him to life for me. Have a listen to the following clips and let me know what you think.

In this clip, Brent is ‘convincing’ Derek Christie to work for him.

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Here, his long-suffering wife, Liz, believes her days are numbered.

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Amazon have provided another batch of FREE promo codes for Misplaced Loyalty in both the US and UK. If you would like a free listen please let me know and I’ll get a code off to you. Producing the audio books has been an eye opener in many ways. For instance I’m now led to understand that you may have to sign up for audible to download the book even with the free promo code, but please be aware you can cancel membership at any time and still keep the books you have chosen. I’ve also discovered you can actually amend the speed at which you listen to the book- who knew? Not I.  If you want to know more about Audible, click the icon on the right.  I’ll let you know when I have codes for Ill Conceived. Now it’s over to Lee.

Interview with Lee Beddow

Q: Being a musician and teacher, how did you come find yourself narrating novels?

A: I’ve always done little bits of voice over work including everything from radio ads to telephone systems, even competitions on the phone. Narrating books seemed a logical step and I’d always read to both my children when they were young, particularly enjoying characterising different people with different voices.

Q: You have a very busy life, teaching one day, narrating the next, and then on to a music session. Do you enjoy the variation, or would you prefer to have things fall into blocks of work?

A: Having a variety of work keeps things interesting. I love narrating & doing the voiceover work, teaching can be really rewarding and music production is where I started my recording career, as I started my own studio at 18!

Q: Do you yourself listen to audio books or are you a reading man?

A: Actually, I love audio books, especially for long car journeys. Those and a good podcast too – depends on the length of journey as to which I listen to. That said, I LOVE reading and often have a couple of books on the go at the same time – usually one on Kindle and one in the traditional format.

Q: When choosing a book, what’s your preferred genre?

A: I like reading a mixture of genres. I like detective books, such as Ian Rankin’s Rebus and Michael Connelly’s Bosch. I’ll then mix it up with some biographies or real-life stories and maybe something humorous too.

Q: If you had to choose, which novels would be in your top three?

A: Top 3 novels? Gosh that’s tough!! My all-time favourite book is definitely “To Kill A Mocking Bird”, which I’ve read countless times since I was about 15. It was a school exam text and I remember thinking it wouldn’t be for me but then couldn’t put it down.  On a completely different vein, I’ve also read a slightly obscure Beatles novel called “Paperback Writer” by Mark Shipper many, many times. It’s a funny book giving a fictionalised account of The Beatles’ story, right up to them reforming the band in 1980 and doing a concert supported by The Sex Pistols and Peter Frampton – hilarious!!!

Q: You’ve narrated books from a wide selection of genres, Crime, Children’s stories, Sci-Fi, do you have a favourite?

A: Each different type of audio book brings its own rewards so there’s no favourite genre really. That said, I do love doing different types of voices, whether it’s a serious bad guy or strange alien.

Q: With the Meredith & Hodge novels, did you guess ‘whodunnit’ before the reveal, and if so, did that effect the way you portrayed the character?

A: So far, I’ve never guessed whodunit in the M&H series, although I have to admit to reading ahead to find out the conclusion in the latest one before I narrated it, but that was more because I wanted to know, rather than influence how I delivered it.

Q: Because I’ve had the character’s voices in my head for so long, it took me a while with some of them to recognise your ‘version’ of them,  but as we come to the end of the second novel I can pick who’s speaking without the narrator letting me know, and by far my favourite is Michael Brent, the villain in Ill Conceived. Where did your inspiration for Brent come from?

A: Would you believe it if I said Brent was originally a giant white tiger?! I have done a children’s book where a little girl’s best friend is a white tiger and I wanted to give him a low, slow and thoughtful voice. With a few tweaks, I realised a similar delivery would fit Michael Brent and I really looked forward to doing his lines in Ill Conceived.

Q: Who’s your favourite character in the Meredith & Hodge novels so far. (I’m conscious you’ve yet to come across Peggy Greene – but that’s a conversation for another day.

A: My favourite character in the M&H series is easily Loopy Linda! The lines she has instantly put her voice in my head and she’s definitely someone I see inside my head as a narrate her.

Q: Has any particular character given you any trouble?

A: I don’t think characters give me trouble so much as making sure I’m consistent with delivery. For example, I can do a reasonable Irish accent but then trying to do the accent whilst delivering the written lines becomes a lot for tricky. Adding more accents and variations of voice is something I look at constantly – If I hear an interesting voice anywhere, I find myself shaping my face and imagining how I’d do that voice. I often ‘see’ character’s faces in my head as I’m reading them in order to maintain them as much as possible.

Q: If readers are interested in hearing more of your work, where can they find this?

A: People can hear me in all sorts of places – I might turn up in a training film or on a TV / Radio ad at any time! In terms of audiobooks, the most recent include Patrick G. Cox’s “Harry Heron – Into The Unknown”, where 3 18th century sailors are transported from a sailing ship accidentally to the 23rd century onto a space ship, so a real mix of historical and sci-fi genres. Also available very soon is “The Bag” by D.J. Cattrell, a teenage fiction novel set between Earth & a mystical land inhabited by dwarves and other odd creatures as well as a very horrible and powerful witch. Both available on Amazon / Audible.

Q: Finally, when the recording equipment has been switched off, and the school books put away, how do you relax?

A: How do I relax? Well, I love my music, playing, writing and listening. I play a number of instruments but guitar is what I’m most likely to pick up – I used to have over 30 guitars but have slimmed it down to probably around 17 or 18 now. I’m a self-confessed Beatles anorak and in fact I have a Master degree in The Beatles and Popular Music, which I studied for in Liverpool (naturally!). I love spending time with my family and walking the dog, but the end of a good day is always with the company of my wife & either a glass of red or a large whisky – cheers!

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That’s it for now. I’m off to sit in the sun for an hour with my kindle. Don’t forget to follow me on BookBub and claim your free ebook (see below)

Happy reading,

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September 17, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 6 Comments

Nothing to see here . . . but . . .

August 4, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways, Information on books 6 Comments

Hello one and all,

I hope you are having a wonderful summer. It’s been a while since I’ve shared an update as to what’s going in my world. The lack of communication is mainly due to my lack of productivity on the writing front. I seem to have had little time dedicate to writing, and when I do get a few hours here and there something happens to distract me. Not If You Paid Me, the next Meredith & Hodge story, is certainly moving along, but powered by snail rather than rocket. Hopefully this will all change soon, as the distractions settle into a pattern. . .

That said, I have been working, it’s not all been sitting around gazing into space. I’m excited to tell you that Misplaced Loyalty will soon be released as an audio book. I’ve been working with narrator, Lee Beddow, over the past few months on the production. This is the first audio version of one of my stories. Listening and suggesting edits to the recordings is a time-consuming occupation, albeit an enjoyable one.

Once Misplaced Loyalty Audio is released, the mighty Amazon will be providing me with a number of codes, which will enable listeners to download a free copy of the audio book. They do this with a view to obtaining early reviews to help other customers decide whether or not it’s for them. So, if you do listen to audio books, and would be prepared to leave an honest review, here’s your chance to get a copy.

As the purpose of the codes is to gather reviews, good – and hopefully not too bad – if you are happy to leave a review once you’ve listened to it, and wish to enter a draw to win one of twenty free downloads, then simply email me the link to any review you have written for one of my novels. It doesn’t matter when the review was written, or whether it was a glowing five star review because you loved it, or a one star review because you didn’t.

I understand that the audio book of Misplaced Loyalty should be live with in the next few weeks, and therefore I will be drawing the 20 winners, at random, a few days after release, so get your entries in now.

Whilst on the subject of reviews, mine are all up to date, you can see what I’ve been reading HERE.

I have also read a couple which I simply didn’t like, one, which will remain nameless, I simply couldn’t finish, although written by an author I usually enjoy. This is a first for me, although of course, other readers raved about it. But as we know, everyone’s taste is different, and what one reader simply hates, is another’s favourite read. These two very different reviews for Witness for Wendy demonstrate just that.

* * * * * This is NOT a Meredith & Hodge – “I thought I had developed a feel for Marcia Turner’s writing style
 and choice of topics through reading her Meredith and Hodge series. Silly me. Witness for Wendy is a real surprise. Just as it slips into a sort of modern day cozy mystery it flips into on-the-edge-of-your seat terror. No confusion about characters this time – I either loved or despised individual characters, I thought I had pegged the truly evil one only to be surprised at the end. . . . In Witness for Wendy the author has used sexual violence (without it becoming the focal point of the mystery) to create a truly terrifying predator. Five stars for that alone. I continue to be fascinated with MK’s imaginative mysteries.”

*  Had to Stop Reading – “Too much violence, deviant sex and foul language. Storyline jumped around so much couldn’t keep in straight. All in all just not a very good book.”

Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder!

I hope you’re reading something you enjoy at the moment, until the next time . . .

Happy reading,

August 4, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways, Information on books 6 Comments

Are You Listening?

February 27, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books Leave a Comment

Good Morning,

It’s a beautiful spring day here in Bristol,  the sun has been shining for almost a week – with no rain….

Exciting news, Meredith & Hodge are spreading their wings, as are the Bearing Women.  They have decided it’s about time that they were also available as an audio book.  I’ve found a wonderful actress for the Bearing Witness series, and fingers crossed, also a narrator for Meredith & Hodge. We are some months away from release, but as with all things, I need to know what makes an audio book listener click that button. I’ve put together a small survey that will take less than 3 minutes of your time to complete, and there’s a chance to win one of three 10.00 Amazon voucher.

Click the image to take part, and then okay to commence the questions.  Question one contains a box for your email address should you wish to be entered for the draw to win one of three 10.00 Amazon vouchers. The draw will take place on 15th March 2019, and winners will be contacted by email, and the results published in the following newsletter.  Thank you in anticipation of you help.

 

In other news, the latest Meredith & Hodge – Family Matters, is going down well. Regular readers were delighted to meet Meredith’s half brother, and . . . No. No spoilers here, you’ll have to read it to  find out.  The cover has been chosen for the next in the Bearing Witness series, Terms of Affection, and it was …..The Scarf.  The novel itself is making steady progress, and is still on course for publication in late spring.

That’s it for now, I hope you’re reading something interesting, don’t forget to take the survey.

                           Happy reading,

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February 27, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books Leave a Comment

The trouble with dates. . . .

January 15, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 6 Comments

Happy New Year!

First the big news. I didn’t get to see in the New Year, I was in bed by 10.30 having seen the first photographs of my new grandson, Frankie.  He arrived at 9.30pm on New Years Eve, eight days late and even then he took two days to find his way into the world. Edie stayed with Nanny and Grumpy for the duration of mum’s labour, and looking after a toddler and worrying about her mummy saw me virtually pass out once I knew all was well.  He’s a lovely, handsome little chap, if a tad nocturnal. Sleeps all day and is awake most of the night! The photograph is of our first meeting, Edie wasn’t sure she wanted to share her Nanny.

Something else that was late, partly as a consequence of the above, was getting my final draft of Family Matters off to the editor, I got there in the end and only a few days late. I’m sure Sharon is chopping and changing it as I write. Once she’s finished it’s off to the proof-reader Jill, and it will be published on 15th February. Pre- order available here.

Would you like a sneak preview? Thought you might. An unedited version of Chapter One is available for download HERE.

I’ve already made a start on Terms of Affection, the next in the Bearing Witness series, but I’m not going to promise a date for delivery on this one . . . yet. The trouble with giving a date, is that you really should be on time, yes, even babies!

Before I go, something that might interest you – I’m a member of a Mystery readers group on Goodreads, and next month we will be reading a mystery written pre-1900. I’ve downloaded three of them because I simply couldn’t choose, and what bargains, all priced at either 0.49 or 0.99 – can’t wait to get started. These are the three I’ve chosen, simply click on the covers if you fancy a classic read.

    

Happy reading,

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January 15, 2019 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 6 Comments

A Celebratory Giveaway

September 25, 2018 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways, Information on books 34 Comments

Hello again,

I’m back, and bearing gifts as promised.

First, thank you so much to those of you who have already ordered, Quite by Chance. For those yet to do so, click HERE to order yours.

To celebrate this latest novel in the Meredith & Hodge story, I have a free copy of The Making of Meredith for you. Love him or hate him, most readers find Meredith a compelling character, so I thought it would be a good idea to share his young life with you.

When a writer creates a character, there is always a back story, that you, the reader, isn’t told about, and most of the time you don’t need that information as it would simply get in the way of the story. Of course, there may be a vague reference here or there to the character’s past, and sometimes it will form part of the story. For instance, I loved introducing Ben Jacobs in The Wrong Shoes, but for the best part, although the back story helps shape the character, and how they respond to different situations, it doesn’t need to be explained.

My character’s backgrounds, likes, dislikes, foibles etc., are always bubbling around in my head, it is, after all, what helps make them tick. When there is a lot of information, as with a complex character like Meredith, I actually write it down – somewhere – unfortunately it’s not always in the same place. I have been known to search a stack of filled notebooks simply to find out something like how old Meredith was when . . .

For instance, do you know what Meredith was doing when he first met best friend, Ben Jacobs? Or where he was when he found out he was going to be a father? No? I did, and I had a wonderful time sharing all that with you. So, if you would like to know what made Meredith the man he became, please let me know by commenting below or messaging me via the contact page.

You have to do nothing to get your free copy of the Making of Meredith, other than promise to leave an honest review once you’ve read it.

That’s it for now, other than to say, yes, my reviews are now up to date, you can see them HERE. Take a peep, I read some gems over the summer. Don’t forget to get your order in for Quite by Chance.

Happy reading,

September 25, 2018 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways, Information on books 34 Comments

You will never believe it, but . . .

September 11, 2018 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 14 Comments

Hello, and welcome new subscribers,

I have news! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful summer, we actually sizzled here in the UK this year.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve started a newsletter, just to let you know the progress on the long-promised Quite by Chance, (Meredith & Hodge #7) over the past few months, but something always seemed to get in the way.

It was a hot and hectic summer to say the least. A holiday in Zakynthos, (can’t resist a Greek island), more birthday celebrations than I can remember, including my Dad’s 80th, two beautiful weddings, the loss and funeral of my wonderful and dear Uncle Harry, and the announcement that a new grandson and great-nephew will be arriving between Christmas and the New Year. Double trouble on the way!

And that’s not forgetting the day job, babysitting my granddaughter, walking the dogs, and the usual household stuff that needs to be sorted. I’m almost ready for another holiday!

I did manage to read lots of good books, to include: Every Single Secret, Sycamore Row, Her Last Day, Ice Cold Death, The Things you find in Rockpools, Deception Wears Many Faces, Another Mother & The Pick, the Spade and the Crow. I didn’t do much sightseeing on holiday! Reviewing them is on my list for this week, and I’ll also update my reviews & recommendations page.

Oh yes, and I did some writing.

But, I’m wittering on. Quite by Chance is done, (Did I hear a shout of finally?), and will be published on 19th October! I’m delighted to say that I’ve had the thumbs up from those who have read it. One reader said: “Loved it. Meredith & Hodge are back!”   They are trapped up a mountain with a couple of dead bodies, and you can guess how chuffed Meredith is.

Quite by Chance is currently going through the final edits, but it is available for pre-order here. 

I’m planning some offers and giveaways in the run up to publication, the first being a choice of any one my ebook novels free to the first ten readers to email me a copy of their Quite by Chance pre-order confirmation.

I’m off now, as I’ve already started the next Meredith & Hodge, I’d better get on with it.

 

Happy reading,

September 11, 2018 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways, Information on books 14 Comments

Celebratory Quiz Questions 4 & 5

June 27, 2017 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways Leave a Comment

Hello, and welcome new subscribers,

The celebrations for the release of Mistaken Beliefs continue. Here are the final two questions about Mistaken Beliefs:

4. What was the name of Tania Davidson’s son?

5. Who was the police officer in charge of Ben Jacobs when he escaped custody?

On Friday I will be sending out the six questions covering the other novels in the Meredith & Hodge series. Keep a watch on your inbox. Here’s a quick reminder of the rules:

You may answer as many of questions 1 – 5 as you choose, or you may simply answer  the 6 questions across the series. Correct answers for each question will be placed into a draw and the winner will receive a print version of Mistaken Beliefs or a £10/$10 Amazon voucher if they prefer. The correct entry drawn for answering the the final six questions will win the all-new Fire 7 tablet . Good luck!

My latest work in progress – working title: Witness for Wendy – continues to grow, and I’ve outlined several new story ideas for Meredith & Hodge to get their teeth into. All I need now are more hours in the day.

Finally, I have a favour to ask. Many of you are reading this newsletter because you received a free copy of Misplaced Loyalty, and I know many of you have gone on to read others in the series. A huge thank you to those who have kindly left reviews, and a request to those of you who have enjoyed meeting Meredith & Hodge to leave an honest review as and when you are able. It need only be a few words, but it really does help. To make life easier, if you click on the cover of the novel(s) you have read, you will be taken to the Amazon page.

Thank you in anticipation, I’ll be back on Friday. Happy reading,

 

 

 

June 27, 2017 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Book reviews, Giveaways Leave a Comment

Madness in May! 21 Multi Genre Freebies

May 15, 2017 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways 2 Comments

Hello, and welcome to any new subscribers,

First, I should apologise to any subscribers who received two copies of my last newsletter. As mentioned therein, I had been doing technical bits and bobs, which is certainly not my forte, and while my readers list transferred to Mail Chimp successfully, I forgot to switch off the old server. Hopefully I’ve corrected that now and you will only receive one of these!

This is just a quick note to tell you of a great opportunity for you to pick up some fabulous free reads in a promotion called Madness in May.

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A group of twenty authors have come together to bring you a selection of Freebies – there is something here for everyone: Action/Adventure, Cooking, Thrillers, Romance, Fantasy, Comedy and Erotica – so if you’re like me and read multi-genres then you’re in for a treat. Below is a selection of the covers to whet your appetite – Click Madness in May to grab your free copies today. The Madness lasts until 21st May 2017. Don’t miss out!

In other news: The Making of Meredith is still only 0.99 until the 19th, click the title to get your copy, and the latest Meredith & Hodge, Mistaken Beliefs is back from the editor, (very excited) I’m about to commence the final read through,  but first we need to get this madness out of the way so more of that soon.

Here’s hoping you find another favourite read,

Happy reading,

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May 15, 2017 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways 2 Comments

New Release & the Celebrations Continue! Giveaways & Bargains

August 24, 2016 by MK Turner Filed Under: Giveaways 6 Comments

MoM4yellowOOPS I did it again – my technical abilities are not improving! In an attempt to get the Amazon code I inadvertently made the book live, someone noticed and bought it and said so, which started the ball rolling! This is of course wonderful, but means rather than the planned Friday release – The Making of Meredith is live now and available to purchase – Simply click on the cover to buy your copy – I hope you enjoy it!

Time to relax? I wish! This is positively the worst part of the whole process for me. The writing is complete, the re-writes and editing over, and now I have to tell everyone about it. Shout – “Look at me, look what I did”, and I really, REALLY, don’t like it. But, on a positive note I thoroughly enjoyed discovering what made Meredith the man he became, how he coped with his problematic childhood, his friendships, betrayals, his first love, and becoming a father, and I think you will too. So, please let me know what you think of the young Meredith. Could you see glimpses of the man he became? I have to say, now he’s all grown up, I miss him.

To celebrate the release of The Making of Meredith, all of my other titles will be reduced to only 99c/99p from the 26th – 31st August. If you want to grab a bargain click the cover of the one you want to read.

 

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In addition to the reductions on my other novels, I am also sponsoring a week long giveaway of A $50 Amazon gift card, with The Kindle Book Review, from 29th August (The prize is converted to your currency if necessary) – If you want to take part pop over to: The Kindle Book Review by Clicking here – between 29th August – 4th September – where you will find out what you need to do to enter. Good Luck!

Well that’s it for now, must dash and do some more promotion………. although I may cheat and do some writing instead, whichever I choose the dogs still need their walk – so I’m off to find my wellies. (I should probably also book myself on an IT course!!)

Happy Reading!

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August 24, 2016 by MK Turner Filed Under: Giveaways 6 Comments

FREE e-book! Celebratory GIVEAWAY

August 16, 2016 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways 11 Comments

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It’s nearly done! The final draft of The Making of Meredith is back, being formatted for publication, and will be available on Friday 26th August!

To celebrate I am giving away one FREE M K Turner e-book to all new subscribers to my website. If you are already a subscriber and have missed this GIVEAWAY you may also choose a FREE e-book as a thank you for your continued support.

Not sure which one you want? Go the home page where you will find all my novels.

To claim your FREE e-book, all you have to do is tell me which book you would like in the comment box below, and then tick the box to sign up for the newsletter.

The cover was chosen by the readers of the  Meredith & Hodge series. It was a close run thing, and there were only two votes in it, but a winner is a winner! This is not a standard Meredith & Hodge novel, but the story of John Meredith’s life, from childhood up to the point where we meet him in Misplaced Loyalty. Here’s the back cover blurb:

The Making of Meredith

On the surface, John Meredith appears to have it all. He’s blessed with good looks and a successful police career, and he’s never short of female attention.

But is everything as it seems? What lies beneath the smooth, confident exterior? Is he a man who has simply plastered over the cracks of a dysfunctional childhood, betrayals and heartbreak? Can he allow anyone close or will they see the joins and the damaged person that he really is?

The Making of Meredith explores not only what made the man but also how his past could destroy his future.

Although not a detective novel, this is a prequel to the Meredith & Hodge series, and a must read for all Meredith & Hodge fans.

 

Happy reading,

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August 16, 2016 by MK Turner Filed Under: Authors Ramblings, Giveaways 11 Comments

New Release Countdown Celebrations & Giveaways!

July 19, 2014 by MK Turner Filed Under: Giveaways, My Books Leave a Comment

MISPALCED LOYALTY & ILL CONCEIVED Meredith & Hodge Novels ONLY 99C/99p until 26th July – Pick up a bargain

July 19, 2014 by MK Turner Filed Under: Giveaways, My Books Leave a Comment

Celebration Giveaway

August 3, 2013 by MK Turner Filed Under: Giveaways, My Books Leave a Comment

Good Morning
I hope you are all getting ready for a wonderful weekend
To celebrate the release of The Wrong Shoes
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#3 in the Meredith & Hodge series: MISPLACED LOYALTY #1 in the series is FREE 3-5 AUG.
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August 3, 2013 by MK Turner Filed Under: Giveaways, My Books Leave a Comment

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