I’d soon be gone,” Turney adds. “What started as a love story to my family, words of thank yous to them for their circle of love, became Portia. My first step (Portia) at using my Creator-given talent (writing novels) was cradled in the threat of death,” Turney states. “I am committed to sharing Portia’s story. Portia has gifted countless women with inspiration, encouragement and inner-strength. To be able to take my own fear and create a story like Portia, a moving story that frees other women from crippling fear, means more to me than words can fully express,” Turney concludes.