JamieLangstonTurner.com
Title
Jamie Langston Turner - Contemporary Fiction Author
Description
Jamie Langston Turner has taught for thirty years. After graduating from Bob Jones University with an education degree, she began teaching at the elementary level. She later completed a master’s degree in Teaching English and, before her son was born, took further graduate work in English Literature.
During the summers and one years of residence that she and her husband lived in Urbana, Illinois, Jamie began writing stories, plays, poems, and articles and submitting them to magazines. Her work appeared in a variety of publications including Faith for the Family, Moody, Living With Children, Plays, The Christian Reader, and Kids. Her first novel, Suncatchers, was soon followed by Some Wildflower in My Heart, By the Light of a Thousand Stars, and A Garden to Keep. Her fifth novel, No Dark Valley, was released in 2004 and has been nominated for the 2004 Christy Award for best general fiction title.
Born in Mississippi, she now lives in South Carolina, where she teaches Creative Writing and Poetry Writing at Bob Jones University. Her husband, Daniel, is Chairman of the Music Department at the school, and her son, a freshman.
Languages
English
Contact
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- Grand Rapids MI
- US 49516-6287
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- Baker Book House Company
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- Ada MI
- US 49301-9106
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