Most of my life, I have had something to say. However, I tend to measure my words and not actually say what needs to be heard. Sometimes, it’s to save the other person’s feelings. Other times it’s to save my own (in case I’m wrong). Also, I tend to stutter a little if it’s been a long day or emotions are charged. People try to help me out by finishing my sentences, which by the way does not help a stutterer stay on track.
There has been a message I have wanted to convey for many years: The Gospel of the Grace of God! About two years ago, I had this crazy notion to begin writing. The reason this seems crazy is because I dreaded writing papers in school. I am a slow reader and a slow typist. Why in the world would I begin writing with these two speed-bumps in the way?
I started encouraging people on Facebook. Later on, I ran across an author course on a Facebook ad. I rarely click on ads. However, the top of the page said a dear friend of mine had liked this writing coach. So, I watched his webinar. Kary Oberbrunner inspired me to think it is possible for me to write a book and get this message out there. I began writing.
With two kids and two great danes, there is not much quiet time in our house. So, early morning was my time to write. There were mornings I couldn’t wait to grab my laptop and pound away on the keyboard. There were other mornings I stared at the screen and wondered, “what in the world can be said about this?”
Along the way, I started this blog. Some of you have commented on here or on Facebook. Others have shared this message on your own pages. For that I am thankful. I am in the United States, however, people from all over the world have read my blog posts. This is truly humbling. The responses to my blog have given me confidence to continue writing and finish my first book.
The Grace Life: How to Live Free From Religious Bondage is here! All the hard work has paid off. There were three moments which I will never forget; pressing the last period of my first draft, and clicking “publish your book” and reading the Foreword from Michael T Smith. Thank you to all who have supported me throughout this project. Your encouragement has meant the world to me.
I’m excited to announce the release of The Grace Life is Tuesday, October 17, 2017. This is an important day to me because this was my Dad’s birthday. Dan Turner Sr. would have told everyone he met about his son’s accomplishment. He was the poet and storyteller in our family. I wanted to honor his memory by releasing my first book on his birthday.
If you would like to order your copy of The Grace Life: How to Live Free From Religious Bondage, you can find it at http://amzn.to/2gDl3aP . It is available in paperback as well as a Kindle version. There is a special, if you purchase the paperback, you can get the Kindle version for $1.99. This is for those of you who would like to get the word of God’s great Grace out to your friends and family, you can have the Kindle version for yourself and give the paperback to someone who needs this understanding.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement through this journey. I’m looking forward to the next turn. Much love to you all.
DAN TURNER JR. 