Adrienna D Turner

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Adrienna Turner is an award-winning author for the female author of the year from African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC): Day Begins with Christ (former title), nonfiction. She is a magna cum laude graduate with a Master’s Degree in Library Information Science from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. She holds a graduate certificate in Legal Assisting (Paralegal) while she serves in the capacity of senior law librarian.

She is a prolific writer and working diligently on an apocalyptic thriller series called Miss the Mark. She is also working on a fantasy; supernatural thriller series called The Guardian Watch. She also penned as Dream Summore, with debut inspirational drama novel, entitled Mirrors Lie (Book 1 of the Mirror Saga Series).

She was nominated for Outstanding Community Advocate by BBCRA (Black Books Club Rocks Award, 2009). She had won best book reviewer (Prodigy Publishing Group for Dream 4 More Reviews); and for best literary talk show (Adrienna Turner Show) for the 2010 AAMBC Literary Award also Host of the Year with Facebook Urban Literary Award (2010).

Blogs:
Dream 4 More: http://dreammorefirm.blogspot.com/
Adrienna Turner: http://adriennaturnernetwork.blogspot.com/

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Her books are Mystery Lies Within, novella (2004, Author House); From the Depths of My Soul, poetry (2005, Author House); Half of the Battle is to Surrender All I Have, poetry (2008, Author House); The Day Begins with Christ (2009, Author House); and Desire At Will (2009, Author House). God is in the Equation (June 2011). Unleashing the Spirits (November 11, 2011), Volumes 1-3 revised to paperback November 12, 2023: Unleashing the Spirits, Vol. 3.

Smashwords Interview

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
My father was in the Navy; therefore, I've lived in Buffalo, NY and Great Lakes IL (Naval Base) as a young girl. This had a major influence to my writing for Young Adults, since my debut novel was written in my hometown: North Chicago, IL. I had to do some research since things have changed since I last lived there to make it current. I also plan to continue the Mirror Saga Series from places I've lived and resided in for a number of years, and reflect on the youth I've mentored, tutored, or worked with in a group home/foster care setting. See copies under my pen name: Dream Summore. Re-release date in Summer 2014 under Divine Garden Press.
What's the story behind your latest book?
The latest project I'm currently working on under pen name: Dream Summore, is showcasing the story of young adults that have been in and out of group homes, juvenile detention, and released from their homes because of destructive behaviors. Keep your eyes open and ready for the Mirror Sagas for Young Adults.

My poetry books have some songs when I was an underground rap artists in Illinois and others are prose about real life situations and experiences shared in "From the Depths of my Soul" and "Half the Battle is to Surrender all I Have".

My nonfiction books share bits of my testimonies in "Desire at Will" and "God is in the Equation" which are readily available on Smashwords and where books are sold. As one reviewer clearly says, "This book has truly been life altering for me. It moved me from a somewhat committed Christian to a one who is completely surrendered to God. Adrienna Turner has an amazing way of sharing God's truth in a way that makes you feel like she is talking to you as a caring friend. Her transparency in refreshing and much appreciated. I highly recommend this book."
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Where to find Adrienna D Turner online

Mirrors Lie
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 81,390. Language: English. Published: April 1, 2017 by Adrienna D Turner. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Drama, Fiction » Inspirational
Mirrors Lie is an inspirational drama for young adult and new adult readers.

Series

Tormented Dreams, Book 1 of Miss the Mark
Roya Whitmore has never had dreams like this before. Could her husband, Solomon, be cheating on her, after three kids and another on the way? More dreams come, and the events of her everyday life begin to match the events foretold in her dreams. As they do, she sees a path of faith and resilience that she never realized existed. She joins the Alliance Crusaders for Christ, founded by her pastor, Isaiah Williams. She learns that their stated purpose as evangelists is only part of a deeper mission, to prepare the Church to survive the last days. Throughout this series of apocalyptic novels, there will be references to things you know to be true, and extrapolations to things that are likely to occur. This first book of the Miss the Mark Series places, in fictional setting, things that do occur in the lives of people who follow Christ, along with miracles and gifts from God. We are never perfect, but we know the One who guides our lives.

Books

Outcry, Shalom!, Book 2 of Miss the Mark Series
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 103,130. Language: English. Published: October 27, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
Outcry, Shalom is the second book of Miss the Mark Series, which is an apocalyptic thriller and falls under edgy Urban Christian fiction. Roya Whitmore will face the unleashed power of a diabolical force and leadership. How will Roya and her family face such challenges as the epic battle for dominion between Satan and God begins?
Begin with Christ Companion Journal
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 12,380. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Spiritual Growth, Nonfiction » Inspiration » Spiritual inspiration
The companion journal is a 50-day devotional that includes questions, activities, and daily reviews on the subject area that also refers to the devotional manual "Begin with Christ" of which takes the reader on a 273 day (or 9 month) to gain spiritual growth, knowledge and wisdom of biblical practices, principles, and/or applications.
Tormented Dreams, Book 1 of Miss the Mark
Series: Tormented Dreams, Book 1 of Miss the Mark. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 61,080. Language: English. Published: January 20, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Roya Whitmore has never had dreams like this before. Could her husband, Solomon, be cheating on her, after three kids and another on the way? More dreams come, and the events of her everyday life begin to match the events foretold in her dreams. As they do, she sees a path of faith and resilience that she never realized existed.
God is in the Equation
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 37,620. Language: English. Published: June 24, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Inspiration » Spiritual inspiration
(4.33 from 3 reviews)
God is in the Equation is a spiritual, nonfiction book to witness about God’s presence and goodness.
Desire at Will
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 41,680. Language: English. Published: March 28, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christianity
Desire At Will is a spiritual nonfiction book. We have the desire to serve God at our will. Who will you choose to serve all the days of your life?

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Smashwords book reviews by Adrienna D Turner

  • Beautiful on Aug. 17, 2011

    Sometimes women are willing to make sacrifices and even squash their singing career for their husband to fulfill his dreams—this is Shireece and Sean. Tierra is living the glamorous life as it seemed. Tierra Rodriquez occupies her time at charity balls, events, and holds it down in her stilettos in the corporate world—promotion knocks on her door for all her hard work at Baxwell Enterprisez. Wow, who gets a promotion and on top of that, two weeks vacation, with her secretary (Ms. Teri) on vacay too. Executive position suits this classy, sassy, high-class professional, but the only woman in the company. Soon, she runs back into her long-time friend, Aquarian (QU) Speene. He confesses about his loss but also his love for Tierra, which she wondering why now. Cheering this couple on and can’t wait to see where this will transpire—love for hire. Other valuable lessons taken from this novel: *add God in your conversations *long-term friendships between Tierra and Shireece *male friendships, treated like a brother/sister relationship *a family that prays together, stays together and unleashes the power of forgiveness and healing The author has improved on their writing style, yet still proofreading issues such as punctuation, word inconsistency (pay roll should be payroll) to name a few. Overall, as a reviewer and author, I see how this writer has grown, filled in the blanks of the hidden pieces in this new version of the novel, and ready to read the next novel in the series. If you love romance, chick-lit, and contemporary fiction—this is a match for your book reading pleasures. Dream 4 More Reviews has received the revised version of "Beautiful" via electronic format (ebook) by the author for a book review. Dream 4 More Reviews, Adrienna Turner Dream Rating: Sweet Dreams www.dream4more.webs.com (Dream4More Reviews)
  • Identity in Messiah on March 04, 2018

    Wendy Halloun shares from her life experiences and main intent is for the reader to identify who they are in Christ. Many of us struggle with identity issues and self-esteem, or discovering who we are as a whole; yet, the author clearly asks the reader to examine themselves and judge their own heart in which I would say “see your potential in Christ” and only volunteer you not anyone else. Moreover, she tells us to awaken your identity, find your calling, know your purpose, and walk into your destiny. Mrs. Halloun has four sections in the book. One section is the journey (you), second section is the King (Jesus), third section is the Kingdom (Heaven), and fourth section is Paths. As the reader, I have to discover who I am and what journey I will be taking of which I think of Abraham when he had to leave the land of familiarity and idol-worshipping to go to an unknown place that God will supply and meet all his needs. Then, we have to know our Creator, our Savior Jesus Christ, and be in His likeness and His image. Next, there is a place for us (believers) who follow Christ, a Heavenly Kingdom, is where we will live for all eternity and saves our treasures there. Lastly, we will either choose the narrow or the wide path as the Bible speaks about symbolically and metaphorically but there is only one road or path we’ll take when it is all said and done. This is my hopes of how the author will delve in this book and I will see where this reading journey of enlightenment and encouragement of being a follower of Jesus Christ will take me on this spiritual exploration.