Author Bio
Faye Turner
As the wife of an Air Force aircraft mechanic, Faye Turner drew inspiration for her writing from her experiences traveling the globe and keeping her migratory family together. During her travels she developed an appreciation for global culture and the history that shapes our world. The story of Alexander the Great piqued her interest and she spent years researching the Alexandrian era.. Many Historians and authors have covered the life of Alexander, but Turner presents a view not often seen in examining the people and events that preceded Alexander's birth. In her series, "Son of the Bracelet" she paints a picture of likely events leading up to his birth, beginning with her novel, "Before the Dawn". Turner's holistic approach helps her readers understand the behind-the-scenes forces at work in ancient Greece that will eventually change the world under Alexander's rule.
Throughout her travels, Turner exercised her creativity with hobbies such as drawing and painting, graphic design, singing in various choral groups, sewing and designing clothes for her children and herself, and growing and producing her own herbal extracts as she researched the medical properties of herbs and minerals for her book.
Turner relies on historical records of the period and builds the story around the interaction of the physician, Philip of Akarnania, with Alexander's family. Written from his perspective, the reader is given an insider's view of the wide-ranging political, religious, and economic forces that moved and shaped the ancient world.
In order to portray the political and social climate of the time, Turner visited Greece to conduct research for the book series. She is self-taught in Greek culture, including the writings of Hippocrates, the use of ancient medical herbs, Greek mythology and ancient religion. Turner has also extensively researched Alexander and his world, the structure of power in ancient civilizations, pertinent history of the pharaohs of Egypt and orators and leaders of ancient Greece.
Turner current lives in Kingston, Tennessee with her husband of fifty-eight years. They enjoy traveling and gardening together. When Turner is not writing she pursues her passions for graphic design and photography.