Jodine Turner This is the name of the ancient Celtic festival of the Harvest, observed tomorrow, August 1st. The name is derived from Lugh (pronounced ‘loo’), a Celtic deity of light and wisdom. Lughnasadh celebrates the season for gathering the fruits of one’s labors. For the ancient Celts, this was the corn, oats, and grains, and the … Read more
“You simply sit down at the typewriter, open your veins, and bleed.” ~sports columnist Walter Wellesley “Red” Smith, 1949. “I think all writing is a disease. You can’t stop it.”~William Carlos Williams Words come from an author “drop by drop.” ~Reverend Sydney Smith, 1855 “All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath.” … Read more
The ancient Celts told epic stories of voyages across the seven seas in a boat. The destination—to travel uncharted waters, to go beyond the ninth wave, to the golden lands of the Otherworld. The travelers embarked on what they called an Imram. The Imram is an allegory for a soul quest, a spiritual journey, a … Read more
Glastonbury, England, a.k.a. mystical Avalon, is my soul’s home. When I lived there, I visited the Chalice Well Gardens every day. The Well was a source of deep, mystical meditations and inspiration for me personally, and also for all of my Visionary Fiction novels. In honor of Glastonbury, the Legendary Isle of Avalon I made a video … Read more
The Chalice Well in Glastonbury, England is the human world counterpart to what my Visionary Fiction novels call the Red Well in the mystical realm of Avalon. My novels center around this magical well, considered a sacred site in England. Many legends originate at this well: Arthurian (site of the Grail), Christian (hiding place of … Read more
It is the Summer Solstice. High summer and the longest day. A time of flowers and blossoms (can you smell them?!), bountiful fruits and vines, abundant fertility, vitality, and the greening of the fecund earth. This is the time to celebrate this lush season! What is coming to fruition in your life? What do you … Read more
I am so pleased and honored by this 5 star rating and review from Readers’ Favorite for my new novel, The Hidden Abbey. ___________________________Review Rating: 5 Stars – Reviewed By Romuald Dzemo for Readers’ Favorite The Hidden Abbey by Jodine Turner is both fantasy and visionary fiction, with a historical setting in the worlds of Avalon and Glastonbury Abbey, split between two separate timelines and … Read more
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Current Monthly Giveaway books by Readers’ Favorite.com Giveaway Winner will be announced on May 1, 2020 This is a completely free giveaway available to readers, authors, and anyone who loves to read! Each month authors provide a Kindle copy of their book to be given away. New books are added every day. You can select … Read more
Your chance to win a $100 Amazon eGift Card. Enter everyday if you’d like through April 26th, 2020. While entering, check out the 13 top-rated, award-winning e-books by authors who have sponsored this contest. My visionary fiction novel, Carry on the Flame: Destiny’s Call is one of those featured. Supporting the authors who have teamed … Read more