Deep Within

John P. Turner lives in Connecticut, born in Hartford to a newspaper publisher and a visual artist. He enjoys assembling words after learning ‘unto’ as a toddler impressed in him respect for the Golden Rule—and a notion that communication might absolve the misunderstood. With a heart as big as a ship he tells of our voyage. Turner has been a carpenter; designer and builder of houses and boats; ocean-sailing captain; champion oarsman; prep and collegiate rowing coach; grandfather and writer. He lives near the coast with his wife and whomever else may be camping, four amusing cats and some wild acquaintances outside in the barn. One Thousand Sheep—drawn by him by chance—are Turner’s first for consumption (not literal consumption, but literary). A number of works churn now for future release. Rhymes and other bits have appeared in The Hartford Courant, The Newtown Bee, Messing About in Boats, The Country and Abroad, blackflyscullers.org and row2k.com. If a flea or a fly ever needs an ally, Turner’s the perfect guy. A lowly worm or even a germ he’ll surely dignify. This is the case because he’s an ace at applying a useful tool: the practice of feeling how others are dealing—and embracing the Golden Rule. If it’s honest and true and wholesome for you, this is in Turner’s purview. From a firefly dance to a whale in pants, his world stays ever new! View all posts by John P. Turner III