Ursula (Winter) Turner had the misfortune of having been born during the dark hours of war-torn Germany. With her father gone off to war, her mother struggled to keep their two daughters and herself fed, clothed and, most importantly, alive, from the bombs that were a constant threat, particularly toward the end of the war. "Sirens," tells this compelling story from the point of view of someone who, as a child, lived through the horrors of a world war. Ursula came to live in America at age 19, and along with her American husband, calls Southeastern Kansas home.

"Historically, a vivid and valuable, first-hand novel of World War II through the youthful eyes of German-born Ursula (Winter) Turner. I heartily recommend it!" - Chuck Bowman, Hollywood Producer, "The Incredible Hulk" – Director, "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman" – Writer, "Murder She Wrote" – Actor, "Dragnet"

"An interesting, pictorially enhanced perspective from Germany’s non-combatants during World War II." – John M. Garrity, Attorney, and WWII Historian

Hello there... Have a nice day

     For nine years Ursula Turner, Lifestyle Editor for the Coffeyville Journal, wrote a weekly column she called "Bits ’n Pieces." She started each column with ‘Hello there…" and ended them with "Have a nice day," covering numerous topics. This book contains a collection of her favorites.

"Ursula Turner sees our world from a vantage point that few ever experience. Born in Germany, she saw and heard the ravages of war. Such experiences are imbedded in her memory, partly as scars but mostly as daily reminders that life is a wonderful journey if you set out to make it that way. Her writing tells about watching the red birds, hitting the local rummage sales, writing for her local newspaper and her disdain for many of today’s gadgets. Still, she clings to her love for the written word, a keen wit and zest for life, all of which come through in vivid color through the pages of this book. It is an honor to call her my friend and a fellow author." - Rudy Taylor – Newspaper publisher and author

"This book, a compilation of the author’s favorite columns when she was a successful columnist for the Coffeyville Journal, sent me on a nostalgic trip into my past, making me remember things long forgotten. Many of her columns for the Lifestyle section of the paper were filled with light, dry humor, and they’re all easy to read – no deep thinking required except for reminiscing." - Joann Williams, President, Kansas Authors Club

A Mother's Sins

     Holly Snyder arrived at Seven Oaks to work as a private secretary for Senator Drew VanDorn. However, the real reason she came to the manor is to find her birth father and when she falls in love with a young man who just might be her half-brother, her task becomes more than complicated. Will Holly find the answer she is desperately looking for? Will she need to sacrifice her happiness?