Biography
- Paul Edward Turner hails from Alabama. His passion for acting has been a lifelong journey, driven by a love for creating and becoming original characters. A key milestone in his career was being cast in his first community theatre production.
Professional Background
- Paul is the author of the Jedidiah Davenport Steampunk Adventure Series, which includes:
- Journey to the Sky (Book 1)
- Sky Races (Book 2)
- Quest for the Lost Relic (Book 3)
- While still awaiting his most notable film role, Paul considers the creation of his YouTube and TikTok channels among the highlights of his career. He also won a Hardy Boys fan fiction writing contest years ago. His educational background includes high school, but he did not pursue college.
Personal Insights
- Paul aims to convey messages of laughter and joy through his work in both acting and writing. Influenced by authors like Mildred Wirt Benson, Agatha Christie, Leslie McFarlane, Horatio Alger, and Edward Stratemeyer—as well as actors such as Lucille Ball, Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, Jackie Gleason, and Brandon Routh—he enjoys genres like sci-fi, steampunk, and renaissance. His social media platforms feature a wide range of original characters.
Work Philosophy
- Paul's creative process is spontaneous, often sparked by everyday moments like driving or conversing with friends. The pleasure of being creative and the joy of knowing others enjoy his creations motivate him to keep writing and acting. The most rewarding aspect of his work is the happiness it brings to his audience.
Current and Future Projects
- Paul recently published Quest for the Lost Relic, the third book in his steampunk series. He continues to create comedic reels and shorts for social media and is always on the lookout for exciting acting roles. He also enjoys connecting with readers and fans at conventions and festivals. His next book will be titled, Steampunk Velvet.
Personal Interests
- Outside of writing and acting, Paul enjoys Star Wars, Star Trek, steampunk conventions, renaissance festivals, comic cons, and hiking in the woods. He spends his free time immersed in creative pursuits.
Contact Information
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Fun Facts
- Paul collects replica movie and TV props. Despite being afraid of crowds, he completely forgets about it when performing on stage.