K. Andrew Turner
K. Andrew Turner is a queer m/m writer with hEDS and AuDHD. He writes contemporary and speculative poetry and prose exploring connection, complexity, and what it means to be human. His work delves into self-reflection, mental illness, and the messy intricacies of relationships—from the mundane to the fantastical. His published work includes The Heretic and the Broken Man (fiction, Lazuli Press), Gymlationship (poetry, Arroyo Seco Press) and Heart, Mind, Blood, Skin (poetry, Finishing Line Press). His poetry and prose have appeared in various publications in North American and beyond.
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The Heretic and the Broken Man
Ry Clair-the haunted, self-destructive, and still achingly affectionate lead singer of Ghostfire-wrestles with what fame cost him: intimacy, honesty, and the man he loved.
From confessions to hospital vigils and rehab breakthroughs, this is a singer's fierce attempt to rebuild.
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Praise for previous work:
Heart, Mind, Blood, Skin is at once joyful and painful. Turner goes directly into the pain that remains years after emotional abuse has occurred and allows us to witness for ourselves some of the most difficult parts of his life. I think, however, that my favorite poems of this very strong collection are those that deal with sexuality. We are drawn into the most intimate moments, how sex is drawn out of an evening of flirting and expectation. Here, he is engaging in direct truth telling and his truths are powerful and interesting to read.
John Brantingham
