Quintessential Listening: Poetry & Songwriting with Mike Turner

In this engaging episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram welcomes songwriter and poet Mike Turner for a rich conversation exploring his creative journey, literary expression, and the musical influences that shape his work. Living on the Alabama Gulf Coast, Mike blends poetic craft, songwriting tradition, and lived experience as a retired federal law enforcement executive—a combination that gives his work both emotional depth and narrative authenticity. Named the 2017 Male Gospel Entertainer of the Year by the North America Country Music Associations International, Mike has performed widely, including as a featured artist at the 2021 Monroeville Literary Festival. His recordings have received radio and streaming play across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Far East, reflecting his broad international reach. As a poet, Mike has published more than 280 poems in over 50 literary journals and anthologies, demonstrating both prolific output and a strong connection to the contemporary poetry community. His collection Visions and Memories (Sweetycat Press, 2021) showcases his reflective, heartfelt style and his ability to capture the emotional landscapes of everyday life. When not writing, Mike and his wife Pamela Caudill explore the bays and backwaters of the Gulf Coast aboard their classic trawler yacht—a source of serenity and inspiration woven throughout his work. Website http://www.MikeTurnerSongwriter.com Book https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mike-Turner/author/B098BK9SHZ?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Social Media https://twitter.com/schoonerskipper https://instagram.com/MikeTurnerSongwriter https://youtube.com/MikeTurnerSongwriter https://linkedin.com/in/mike-turner-54b75240