About Turner Stories and author N.A. Turner

Welcome to Turnerstories.com! What started as a blog where I shared one short story every month has evolved into something much bigger. Short stories are still a major part of the blog, but I’ve expanded, and I also write about writing, creativity, books, and freelancing. My aim is to help (fiction) writers become better at their craft through actionable and in-depth articles. My book and course about ‘How to Write a Short Story’ helps beginning writers master the craft of short story writing, from idea to a published story. Navigate the site and let me help you hone your craft!

Every short story on the site is different, but for a quick description: think Black Mirror meets the Brothers Grimm. All stories are accompanied by original illustrations made by artist Jonat Deelstra. The short stories are also available on Amazon in paperback and eBook versions. Or you can listen to them via the Turner Stories Podcast! It’s a bit quiet on the short story front because I’m working on a Fantasy novel series. In March 2022, my debut came out in the Netherlands called “The Secret Portraits of Mondrian” (written in Dutch). This book is about my family’s relationship with the famous painter Piet Mondrian. In my research, I even stumbled upon two new paintings hidden from the outside world! Now, I’m working on my first novel (in Dutch) as well.

Storytelling is at the core of what I do. Not only through fiction, but also in helping companies tell (and sell) their stories to their customers. With an MBA in business and a specialization in online marketing and communication, I help businesses express what they truly stand for. From determining strategies, and a company’s DNA, to developing content. Follow the freelancing blog for tips about freelancing and marketing. Want to work with me? Check out what I can do for your business.

Bio: N.A. Turner - Writer and Freelancer

Hi! I am N.A. Turner (Nick) and I live in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Ever since I was a child I wanted to be a writer, being fascinated by stories. I did write when I was younger, only to quit when I went to high school.

I focused on a different direction in life, business. A great direction, but a few years ago I missed writing. We live in a time when we do not necessarily have to follow one path anymore. So, when 2017 took off, I decided to just go for it and see what happened. I draw inspiration from other stories, philosophy, human virtues and vices, technology, travel, myths, fairy tales, history, and much more. I look to hold up a mirror, to highlight certain aspects of our lives and put them in perspective. These stories are places where reality meets fantasy. From a magic tree, technology gone bad, societies shaken, and time travel.

On Turnerstories.com I share short stories and tips about writing, creativity, and freelancing. I’ve self-published a short story collection, novella, and non-fiction book about how to write a short story from scratch. The latter I also turned into a course.

I’m currently in the querying process of the first book in what will become a six-part Fantasy novel series. Earlier this year my non-fiction book about my family history and their relationship with famous Dutch painter Piet Mondrian was published in the Netherlands. I’m currently writing my first novel which is set to release end of 2023.

Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoy the stories and blog posts and find something useful.

N.A. Turner (Nick)

Bio: Jonat Deelstra - Animator and artist

I am Jonat, for my illustrations and paintings I take my inspiration from my travels. I have seen parts of Asia and most parts of South-America. Born in the Netherlands, I look through Western-European eyes. Raised with cultural arrogance and an oriental view on the world. I try to play with expectation versus reality, the fakeness of the entertainment industry and the still living dreams of exotic paradises. My work feels like a scene of a play or an opera perhaps. Though the works are colorful and strong, the scenes seem to fall apart, as if waking up from that particular dream. The paint is dripping and the figures and landscape are soft and almost melting. The light is scarce, because there is no room for the whole truth, only what I want you to see. Just like how the media works. It’s just a charade. I work with paint, charcoal, crayons, woodcut and papermache. When I was seventeen I studied Game Design for four years in Amsterdam. Then I studied Illustration in Utrecht. I’m going to try to keep traveling as much as I can, while working on personal work.

To learn more about his work check: www.jonatdeelstra.com