Gavin Turner
@gtwriter.bsky.social
Writer - I am a novel in progress, currently at the swampy middle
Science fiction | horror | poetry|humour?
Novella - Chopsticks coming soon!
A Mouthful of Space Dust - poetry (2023)
Science fiction | horror | poetry|humour?
Novella - Chopsticks coming soon!
A Mouthful of Space Dust - poetry (2023)
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Gavin Turner
@gtwriter.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Its finally (almost) here. My debut Novella Chopsticks, a gothic ghost story will be available very soon. More details to follow in the coming weeks!!!
I mean....anything is possible in Wigan
December 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I mean....anything is possible in Wigan
Proof has arrived!! Just a few more final tweaks and this little book will be out in the world!
December 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Proof has arrived!! Just a few more final tweaks and this little book will be out in the world!
Looking forward to reviewing the first proof of my new novella 'Chopsticks' arriving soon. Its been a long time coming!
December 6, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Looking forward to reviewing the first proof of my new novella 'Chopsticks' arriving soon. Its been a long time coming!
Proofs in the post, can't wait to see this in the real world!
December 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Proofs in the post, can't wait to see this in the real world!
I have started a new substack, all about people, culture and the weird world of work. You will find (almost) true stories, discover what HR and OD people do when no ones looking and why frustrated writers amble the moors at night in search of an audience.
open.substack.com/pub/gavindtu...
open.substack.com/pub/gavindtu...
Welcome to Unravelling People!
A new sub stack created by Gavin Turner
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I have started a new substack, all about people, culture and the weird world of work. You will find (almost) true stories, discover what HR and OD people do when no ones looking and why frustrated writers amble the moors at night in search of an audience.
open.substack.com/pub/gavindtu...
open.substack.com/pub/gavindtu...
Treat your characters kindly, they have their flaws but you did make them that way
November 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Treat your characters kindly, they have their flaws but you did make them that way
Just published a piece on my website page full of errors, didn't make sense.
Thankfully I was making the point that it is fine to trust your instincts as long as you recognise your flaws.
It has been corrected now
Thankfully I was making the point that it is fine to trust your instincts as long as you recognise your flaws.
It has been corrected now
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Just published a piece on my website page full of errors, didn't make sense.
Thankfully I was making the point that it is fine to trust your instincts as long as you recognise your flaws.
It has been corrected now
Thankfully I was making the point that it is fine to trust your instincts as long as you recognise your flaws.
It has been corrected now
Taking anti inflammatories at the moment but they aren't working.
I'm still really annoyed by everything
I'm still really annoyed by everything
November 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Taking anti inflammatories at the moment but they aren't working.
I'm still really annoyed by everything
I'm still really annoyed by everything
Did I set out to write a novella? No.
Did I think it would be a ghost story? Also no.
Writing can surprise you, both with how the story turns out and what you are capable of. Keep Writing
Did I think it would be a ghost story? Also no.
Writing can surprise you, both with how the story turns out and what you are capable of. Keep Writing
November 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Did I set out to write a novella? No.
Did I think it would be a ghost story? Also no.
Writing can surprise you, both with how the story turns out and what you are capable of. Keep Writing
Did I think it would be a ghost story? Also no.
Writing can surprise you, both with how the story turns out and what you are capable of. Keep Writing
So exciting to think I have at least 3 or 4 novels which are half finished....
Also devastated to think that I have 3-4 novels which are half finished.
#amwriting
Also devastated to think that I have 3-4 novels which are half finished.
#amwriting
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
So exciting to think I have at least 3 or 4 novels which are half finished....
Also devastated to think that I have 3-4 novels which are half finished.
#amwriting
Also devastated to think that I have 3-4 novels which are half finished.
#amwriting
Its finally (almost) here. My debut Novella Chopsticks, a gothic ghost story will be available very soon. More details to follow in the coming weeks!!!
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Its finally (almost) here. My debut Novella Chopsticks, a gothic ghost story will be available very soon. More details to follow in the coming weeks!!!
Not gonna lie
Said no writers ever
Said no writers ever
November 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Not gonna lie
Said no writers ever
Said no writers ever
Getting quite a bit of interest about this little article with a poem I wrote a good few years back.
wp.me/pdszmv-17L
wp.me/pdszmv-17L
No grudges – just a poem
Daily writing promptAre you holding a grudge? About?View all responses I don’t hold grudges personally, they eat you up. Often the person you hold the grudge against has given very little tho…
wp.me
November 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Getting quite a bit of interest about this little article with a poem I wrote a good few years back.
wp.me/pdszmv-17L
wp.me/pdszmv-17L
Just had to cut a whole back story section, brutal but essential.
No one will know what the character spent the last 6 months doing apart from me
No one will know what the character spent the last 6 months doing apart from me
October 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Just had to cut a whole back story section, brutal but essential.
No one will know what the character spent the last 6 months doing apart from me
No one will know what the character spent the last 6 months doing apart from me
Think I might be getting my voice back.
Normal voice, not writing voice, that never went away
Normal voice, not writing voice, that never went away
October 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Think I might be getting my voice back.
Normal voice, not writing voice, that never went away
Normal voice, not writing voice, that never went away
Awful cold, car problems, laptop problems, this week just keeps gifting challenges
October 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Awful cold, car problems, laptop problems, this week just keeps gifting challenges
Wow. Only up for a nomination for a genrepunk award!!
Announcing our noms for @genrepunkmag.bsky.social awards.
Good luck Trash Family 🦝💜
@sophia-adamowicz.bsky.social @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social @judepickledplum.bsky.social @heatherbooknook.bsky.social @supernaturalfeat.com @lmbayley.bsky.social @gtwriter.bsky.social @mrallanmiller.bsky.social
Good luck Trash Family 🦝💜
@sophia-adamowicz.bsky.social @muchadoaboutnil.bsky.social @judepickledplum.bsky.social @heatherbooknook.bsky.social @supernaturalfeat.com @lmbayley.bsky.social @gtwriter.bsky.social @mrallanmiller.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Wow. Only up for a nomination for a genrepunk award!!
My book of poems, A mouthful of Space Dust is available as a book and paperback!
Find your copy by following the link
Find your copy by following the link
A mouthful of space dust eBook : Turner, Gavin: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
A mouthful of space dust eBook : Turner, Gavin: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
August 31, 2025 at 10:56 PM
My book of poems, A mouthful of Space Dust is available as a book and paperback!
Find your copy by following the link
Find your copy by following the link
Only need a few more visitors to top last year's stats for my website!
Fancy paying a quick visit for short fiction, poems and more?
www.gavinturnerwrites.com
Fancy paying a quick visit for short fiction, poems and more?
www.gavinturnerwrites.com
Gavin Turner - Writer
www.gavinturnerwrites.com
August 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Only need a few more visitors to top last year's stats for my website!
Fancy paying a quick visit for short fiction, poems and more?
www.gavinturnerwrites.com
Fancy paying a quick visit for short fiction, poems and more?
www.gavinturnerwrites.com
New little poem today, when you get mixed signals
August 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
New little poem today, when you get mixed signals
If you're looking for signed author copies, here's where to find some!!
I’ve been out and about, so there are now signed copies of The Transcendent Tide at @edbookfest.bsky.social, @portybooks.bsky.social, Toppings in Edinburgh and St Andrews and Waterstones in St Andrews. Get em while they’re hot!
August 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
If you're looking for signed author copies, here's where to find some!!
Reposted by Gavin Turner
I’ve been out and about, so there are now signed copies of The Transcendent Tide at @edbookfest.bsky.social, @portybooks.bsky.social, Toppings in Edinburgh and St Andrews and Waterstones in St Andrews. Get em while they’re hot!
August 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I’ve been out and about, so there are now signed copies of The Transcendent Tide at @edbookfest.bsky.social, @portybooks.bsky.social, Toppings in Edinburgh and St Andrews and Waterstones in St Andrews. Get em while they’re hot!
Love in a time of management lingo, a poem.
August 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Love in a time of management lingo, a poem.
New poem
Emergency preparedness in the event of a zombie apocalypse
Emergency preparedness in the event of a zombie apocalypse
August 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
New poem
Emergency preparedness in the event of a zombie apocalypse
Emergency preparedness in the event of a zombie apocalypse
What do you call a woman who set fire to all her bills?
Bernadette
Thankyou, I'm here all week
Bernadette
Thankyou, I'm here all week
August 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
What do you call a woman who set fire to all her bills?
Bernadette
Thankyou, I'm here all week
Bernadette
Thankyou, I'm here all week