Books by Craig W. Turner
Craig W. Turner is the author of ten (10) books, including his political thrillers, THE CAMPaiGN and THE KINGMAKER, and his non-fiction books on running effective local political campaigns. With more than 25 years’ experience in media, PR, economic development, campaign management and government relations, his newest novel, THE INFAMOUS JERSEY SHORE PICKPOCKET RING OF 1979, pulls directly from his experiences in recognition that often real life can be even more interesting than fiction.
How much of what you write is from your real-life political experiences?
FAQ "Quite a bit, actually, though rarely exactly as they happened..."
Are your characters who are candidates based on real people?
FAQ "No characters are based on specific people, but certainly aspects..."
Who are your author role models?
FAQ "Elmore Leonard is my most important role model, for his dialogue..."
Who are your political role models?
FAQ "Early in my career, I worked for a county legislator..."
Do your characters tend to lean to the left or the right?
FAQ "My characters come from various walks of life, and diverse political persuasions..."
With real-life politics as crazy as they are, how do you write fiction that’s even more compelling to compete?
FAQ "It’s crazy out there, isn’t it? Yes, it’s difficult to come up with..."
Craig's political work isn't relegated to just fiction. THE CAMPAIGN COACH program, which Craig started in 2015, offers insights and high-level strategies to take your local political campaign to the next level.
AMHERST, NY (March 23) – Political thriller author Craig W. Turner today announced that his newest book, his 10th, THE INFAMOUS JERSEY SHORE PICKPOCKET RING OF 1979, will be released in mid-April. For this novel, Jersey Shore native Turner returns to his roots, while incorporating his “in the trenches” perspectives on local politics.
TONAWANDA, NY (Jan. 24) – WNY author, small business owner and political consultant Craig W. Turner announced the launch his new political thriller, The CampAIgn, on January 25, 2022. The CampAIgn tells the story of the first-ever attempt to run an artificial intelligence for public office, and the election where it happens.