Monique Turner

Monique Turner was raised in the cold North of England on a diet of thick gravy and strong brews.

She trained to be an actress and began drafting her first novel in 2016 whilst awaiting feedback from an audition. Sadly, she didn’t land the acting role, but during the creation of an epic fantasy world, she realised that she’d found her true calling in fiction writing and hasn’t looked back since.

Now living in the South of England, Monique Turner can usually be found roaming the Dorset coastline, exploring ancient woodlands, or trying desperately to befriend the bees in her garden.

Her debut novel, Island of Influencers, was published in February 2025.