Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices. Its a thrillersuspense story, and ive added the synopsis and first chapter for you below. Stevie turner is a british author of suspense, womens fiction family dramas, paranormal and darkly humorous novels. Towies amber turner almost suffers wardrobe malfunction. Wielding a throwaway wit and the strangest irony, stevie smith was deeply read.
Stevie turner added a book entitled for the sake of a child 20160716 15. Mick fleetwood discusses the lineup changes, the turbulent times. A house without windows by stevie turner overdrive. Stevie did a great job of taking a difficult topic and weaving it into a romance. I have been following stevies blog for a couple of years and her posts are fun, interesting and informative. Smashwords about stevie turner, author of partners in. I know youll find this a subject of importance, and will help us get the word out far and wide. For the sake of a child author of dark fiction, sometimes humorous. Young children will find this book especially delightful.
Kieran parrish is an empty shell through childhood brain trauma. For the sake of a child stevie turner imagine that the place you work is not what it seems to be, and that the people with whom or for whom you work are not who they appear to be. The womens book group is the longest running of our book groups, led by women. But each child cant help but wonder, whats really making the magic happen. I recommend it to all who wish to read a good book. By then i was in my midfifties and realised that i had a story to tell after helping my husband through distressing addictions which were affecting our marriage.
For the sake of a child, won a silver award in the spring 2017 depth of field international film festival. However, a friend of my cousin asked him whether i have any free books going at the moment, and i owe him a favour or two. From the author and illustrator of the bestselling when god made you comes a new illuminating message about gods design affirming young readers. Some of stevies books are currently being translated into german, spanish, italian, and portuguese. The blonde beauty, 24, flashed her underwearfree frame in a raunchy blue midi dress with a perilously high leg split, as she headed to faces nightclub for the celebrations. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover stevies. Stevie turner boston book reader norton literature book time. Some of stevies books have been translated into german, spanish, italian and portuguese. For the sake of a child kindle edition by turner, stevie. For the sake of a child kindle edition by stevie turner. A house without windows gained the attention of a new york media production company in december 2017. She hopes that those who get to meet her take a moment to say hi. Stevie turner audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Most of her novels are now available as audio books, and one screenplay, for the sake of a child, won a silver award in the spring 2017 depth of field. Im a british author who took up writing seriously only in 20. I listened to the audio book of this haunting story about the dark and disturbing world of. For that reason, this is not a book for everyoneespecially those under 18 years of age. It is also available in paperback on the bookshowme link below. For the sake of a child by stevie turner goodreads. Ginny ford is pleased to win the coveted job of housekeeper. Smorgasbord cafe and bookstore new book on the shelves. Ruby is 1 of 12 people in the world diagnosed with stromme syndrome. The story reminded me of fault in our stars, but without the drama of teenage cancer, hormones, and death. For the sake of a child is a hairrising story, that is not afraid to deal with difficult issues and terrible dilemmas that anyone of us can be forced to face at some point in our lives. As we speak, her novel, for the sake of a child, is being read by a new york film production company after winning a silver award in the depth of field international film festival competition. For the sake of a child by stevie turner, 9781514120323, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Stevie turner, age 41, fort smith, ar 72908 view full report.
Just to let you know, my sixth novel for the sake of a child was published yesterday. For the sake of a child by stevie turner is a well written and engaging story that deals with the very serious subjects of pedophilia, neglect and childabuse. For the sake of a child by stevie turner, paperback. She is a prolific writer as you can see and enjoys attending rock concerts. View stevie turners profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Stevie turner is a british author of suspense, paranormal, womens fiction family dramas, and darkly humorous novels. For the sake of a child, by stevie turner, as featured in this post from robbies inspiration blog. Stevie turner grew up in the east end of london and was fortunate enough to attend an excellent primary school which encouraged creative writing. To date i have published 8 novels, 4 novellas, and 18 short stories. Welcome to introduce yourself, a new and exciting blog segment of the pbs blog dedicated to introducing to you new and established authors and their books.
I loved the story of ginny ford who is an amazing character very likable and very believable. Sure, ive just described the plot line of the firm by john grisham, among other books, but its also the plot of a recent suspensethriller called. You get up every morning from your alarm clocks warning take the 8. Therefore just for this weekend i have made for the sake of a child free, as this is the book the lady wanted to read. Stevie turner is a british author who won a new apple book award in 2014 and a readers favorite gold award in 2015 for her thriller a house without windows. Dedicated to my friend sandra, taken from us too soon. Stevie phillips worked with judy garland for four years, beginning in 1961 as the manager of her comeback tour, and went on to represent her daughter, liza minnelli, until 1975. Interview with author stevie turner darlene fosters blog. Stevie can be contacted at the following email address. His mother connie lovingly cares for him, but looks forward to a short. Stevie turner has done an excellent job with this book. Her sixth novel for the sake of a child was runnerup in the goodreads ebook miner book of the month award for october 2014, and.
Cancer is difficult at any age, but erin and alan show that it is a blip in the road of life, rather than the end of life in every case. Bachman turner overdrivetaking care of business youtube. Today id like to extend a warm welcome to stevie turner. She has also branched out into the world of audio books, screenplays, and translations. A london agency debated representation, but after a long, agonising weeks wait for stevie she found out that unfortunately the agency had decided not to go ahead. Turner uses dialog to help the reader understand the victim and the abusers. Her screenplay for the sake of a child won a silver award in the spring 2017 depth of field international film festival, and her novel a house without windows gained interest from an independent film production company based in new york. In honor of bob dylan receiving the 2016 nobel prize in literature, new yorker writers and editors select their favorite dylan lyrics. A london literary agency debated for a week as to whether to take up my. Review of for the sake of a child by stevie turner best books to read good books indie books book week book themes book club books singular reading online thriller about the author i began my writing career as far back as 1969, when i won an interschools writing competition after submitting a wellthumbed and hastily scribbled essay. About the novellas two very different novellas to enjoy. She signed a contract with creativia publishers in 2016, and has also branched out into the world of audio books, screenplays, and translations.
Peter green is the reason theres a fleetwood mac fleetwood mac are celebrating 50 years of making music. Despite the dark nature of these offenses, this is a story with an uplifting message, exposing both the seamy underside of human society as well as its brighter and more hopeful portion. Fort smith ar 72908, fox ar 72051, fort smith ar 72903 possible relatives. Follow stevie turner on booksprout to hear about their new.
Stevies debut novel mind games was selfpublished in october 20 and took her 30 years to write. With books like this, the whole question is how good of a mystery writer is the author. I never told you is both a gripping pageturner and a sensitive family portrait. Stevie turner has managed to touch upon a horrific story of child exploitation in a very sensitive way. I am pleased to have as my guest today, author stevie turner. Ive read several of stevies books and loved them all. Ginny the main character stumbles across this paedophile ring and struggles with what she should do with the information the way her story develops, ginny coming across this, her loss of her own baby and then finding a child she and her.
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