Marilyn Turk, The Gilded Curse
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Even though I wanted to write devotions since the
birth of my first child thirty-something years ago, I didn’t have a desire to
write a book until 2009. It took a while, and I self-published Rebel Light in 2016. Two years later, it
was published by Forget Me Not Publishing. If the book was made into a movie, I
imagine Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman as the main characters. For Gilded Curse I think Scarlett Johannson
and Chris Pratt would be the perfect leads.
Even though I wanted to write devotions since the
birth of my first child thirty-something years ago, I didn’t have a desire to
write a book until 2009. It took a while, and I self-published Rebel Light in 2016. Two years later, it
was published by Forget Me Not Publishing. If the book was made into a movie, I
imagine Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman as the main characters. For Gilded Curse I think Scarlett Johannson
and Chris Pratt would be the perfect leads.
I loved lots of books as a child, but when I was very
young The Little Engine that Could was
my favorite. As I grew up, my favorites were Nancy Drew books. I guess it’s no
surprise that my favorite author was Carolyn Keene.
Creating a book is a long process of researching,
writing, and revising. I like research the best, and revision second, because
by then I know what the story is really about. One aspect of research is
selecting character’s names and I do that by searching for baby names that were
popular the year of their birth.
My idea of the perfect vacation is actually split. I
love going somewhere tropical by the water, but taking a tour of historic
places in Europe is also a great way to spend time away.
I love Proverbs. Here are two passages that are on the
top of my list:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean
on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
“Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be
established.” Proverbs 16:3
About
Marilyn:
Marilyn
Turk’s roots are in the coastal South, raised in Louisiana, moved to Georgia,
then retired to Florida. Calling herself a “literary archaeologist,” she loves
to discover stories hidden in history. She is the author of two World War II
novels, The Gilded Curse and Shadowed by a Spy, and the four-book Coastal
Lights Legacy series set in 1800s Florida—Rebel Light, Revealing Light,
Redeeming Light, and Rekindled Light—featuring lighthouse settings. Marilyn’s
novella, The Wrong Survivor, is in
the Great Lakes Lighthouse Brides
collection and Love’s Cookin’ at the Cowboy Café, in the Crinoline
Cowboys collection. She also writes for Daily
Guideposts Devotions.
She lives with her husband, 10-year-old
grandson, and a 17-year-old cat. When not writing, Marilyn can be found playing
tennis, gardening, walking, fishing, or kayaking. She and her husband have visited
over 100 lighthouses so far, but the RV is ready to travel and go see more.
Marilyn
is the director of the Blue Lake Christian Writers Retreat in Alabama, ww.bluelakecwr.com.
About The Gilded Curse:
Lexie’s childhood friend, Russell Thompson, is now the
Jekyll Island Club’s superintendent and the keeper of members’ secrets,
especially one that would shatter Lexie. When he learns Lexie is in danger, he
stays close to protect her, but soon discovers an attraction to Lexie he didn’t
expect.
Could the danger be from someone they know or is it possible
that the threat of Nazi invasion on their coast is a reality? Or is the island
really cursed?
Connect
with Marilyn:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarilynTurk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marilynturk/
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