For those of you who have not yet checked out my writing style but would like to, I have a novella, ‘The Pilates Class‘, that can be permanently free on Smashwords if you use a code. You can find the book on this link: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/379611

Although the price is marked at $1.99, if you put in the code NC22K at the checkout then the book will be free. I’ve added one of the 5 star reviews below from Queen of Spades in 2014 that can be found on Smashwords:

I was first introduced to this writer when she submitted her work, The Porn Detective (now re-written as ‘Mind Games’) for The Review Board to review. Not too long ago, I saw her latest work, The Pilates Class was available so I decided to grab it based on my enthusiasm for her previous work.

Disclaimer: Slight spoilers

Blurb: The Pilates class is a humorous look at the lives and loves of several different characters attending a Pilates exercise class for the first time.

There is a bit more than meets the eye with this blurb, and that is what I adore about this short, yet delightful write.

Strengths:

Pleasant Hook: I really like how the author doesn’t waste any time in luring the reader into the story, yet she is able to outline each of the main participants in the story without it feeling overly rushed.

Consistent Conflict: Amidst the comedy, there was quite a bit of individual conflict with the characters as well as group conflict once certain characters began getting deeply involved with each other.

Engaging Characters: I really like that a lot of the characters went beyond how they were stereotyped by Petra (the fitness lady). I loved Roger. He was rough around the edges, yet I really adored how down to earth he was. He never censored himself for the sake of others. I had a lot of respect for Neville’s character. You hear so much about guys that don’t care about the substance of a woman if she tends to look good. He really seemed to know what he was looking for. I’m also glad that the author dared to make him a virgin. You rarely hear about guys his age being one. Each character invoked some type of emotional response from me, and that is a sign of awesome writing.

Setting/Mood: As I was reading this work, I found myself trying to pull “in my navel” and “my pelvic floor”. (Well, the mental image of me was trying to.) That is how engaged I was in the book. I was actually at the Pilates class, watching Roger tumble off his ball, and Edith looking in disdain.

The comedic value, intermingling storylines, and inviting characters make The Pilates Class a definite win for me. Although it is marketed as women’s fiction, I could see something in there for the men, too, due to how narrative strength of the male characters.

From her bravery to address the issue of pornography in The Porn Detective to the lighthearted zeal of The Pilates Class, Stevie Turner is effectively demonstrating her range as a writer. She is definitely an indie writer to be on the watch for, and I will wait in anticipation for her next work.