K. Andrew Turner writes truths and near-truths in prose and poetic forms. His works spans the literary, lyrical, and speculative genres with an emphasis on queer themes. In addition to the exploration of human relationships, his works touches on the absurd, the spiritual, and the observational. He believes the body, mind, and spirit are intertwined and that all life is connected, whether through breath or action. His work has appeared in Chiron Review, Carnival Magazine, Lummox, Cadence Collective, and various anthologies and local publications. He was a semi-finalist for the 2016 Luminaire Award in poetry. He teaches and coaches writers with traditional and meditative methods to evolve and define their work. As the founder of East Jasmine Review in 2013, K. Andrew Turner works to publish quality writing with a mission to give voice to marginalized literary communities, as he believes diversity creates a network of shared experiences. He lives, works, and writes in the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California. You can find more about him and his work at: www.kandrewturner.com. Follow him on twitter @kandrewturner.