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Welcome, Adventurer!

I’m so excited to invite you into a place where readers are heroes and books are the portals we take to thrilling adventures and heart-wrenching dramas in faraway (or not-so-faraway) lands.

Let me give you a teaser, much like the Grandfather at the beginning of The Princess Bride: β€œMermaids. Monsters. Sword-fighting. Escapes. Humour. Family. Revenge. Betrayal. Second chances. True love.”

β€œWait, Talena. Is this a kissing book?”

I mean, probably. πŸ˜‰

If you, like me, want to experience hope-filled stories (with a splashβ€”or a bucketβ€”of feel-good clean romance mixed in) where we save the world one page at a time like the epic hero readers we are, then you belong here.

There’s just time before tea. Let's go have an adventure!

Talena (aka Tea β˜•)

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Why join the Books and Tea League?

  1. A caring community. At the league, we’re here for each other. Not only that, you won’t have an algorithm deciding what you see. Join the conversation, or just hang out and listen. There’s plenty of tea for everyone.

  2. Early access to works in progress. As a league member, you’ll have exclusive early access to drafts and completed books, and you’ll get to react to stories and interact with me and other readers as each chapter is released.

  3. Exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Dive deeper into the creative process. Enjoy sneak peeks, character backstories, digital art, and other bonus content that are only available within the league.

  4. Support what you love. By being a part of the league, you're directly supporting me and my creative endeavours. Your presence reminds me why I keep going, and your paid subscription helps me to keep the tea cupboard well-stocked so I can continue creating the content you love.

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Unlock Your Epic Rewards Today!

FREE to join!

  1. Choose your tier. You’ll need to create a site account using your email to sign up.

  2. Check your inbox for your welcome email (premium tiers only).

  3. Explore your member home page and all your benefits.

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Booklover
Free

Join the Books and Tea League for FREE and get tons of extras and bonus content!

✓ Selected free eBooks, audiobooks, and one-shots.
✓ Digital art gallery.
✓ Character deep dives and bonuses.
✓ Updates, announcements, and behind-the-scenes peeks.
✓ Other bonus content.
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Loyalist
CA$7.00
Every month

You love my work, and you can’t wait for my next book or music track! Get early access and make sure I get to keep creating work you love.

✓ Everything in the Booklover tier, PLUS:
✓ Occasional goodies in the mail.
✓ Early access to new books in progress.
✓ Story Bites (exclusive bonus scenes and shorts).
✓ Your name in the Acknowledgements of new releases.
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Librarian
CA$12.00
Every month

Like C.S. Lewis, you can never find a book long enough or a cup of tea large enough. You want to read it all... and then some.

✓ Everything in the lower tiers, PLUS:
✓ The Complete eBook Archive.
✓ Early access to new completed eBooks.
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Literati
CA$17.00
Every month

Simply reading the book isn't enough. You want to experience it. So grab your earbuds and a cuppa and immerse yourself in audio content!ο»Ώ

✓ Everything in the lower tiers, PLUS:
✓ Early access to Audiobooks in Progress.
✓ The complete Audiobook Archive.
✓ Early access to new completed audiobooks.
✓ Bonus audio features.
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Luminary
CA$25.00
Every month

It ain't a party until the books and steaming hot drinks come 'round. I don't know what to say for this level of generosity. You light up my life!

✓ Everything in the lower tiers, PLUS:
✓ Quarterly Tea with Talena meetup.
✓ The awesome feeling of knowing how epic you are.
✓ Seriously, you're like Gandalf, Katniss, or Stanley Tucci.
✓ I'm not crying, you're crying...

FAQs

  • Absolutely! Move up or down tiers whenever it suits you best. However, in order to be charged only once, be sure and cancel your current plan before signing up to a new one.

    Click here to learn more.

  • Besides public access content such as my Winters’ Day In blog, BATL members get exclusive access to free content such as:

    • Character wikis

    • Bonus art

    • Playlists and back stories

    Check out the Fireside Blog to explore the options.

    Premium members also receive:

    • Early access to all works in progress.

    • Exclusive short stories and scenes.

    • Lots of other cool stuff (see rewards lists above)

    Check out the Listening Room blog for original music and the Story Bites blog to explore short stories and bonus scenes.

  • After logging in to your account, you can see the pages you have access to in your account navigation menu (click your β€œaccount” icon in the navigation menu). Check your plan's Member Home Page for quick links to your rewards.

    If you join my newsletter, you’ll also receive notifications of awards as they are published.

  • To be notified about new content, you need to subscribe to my Books & Inspiration Newsletter.

    Sign up here.

  • Early access stories are put up chapter-by-chapter in a dedicated blog format. Please leave comments! They're super encouraging to me.

    Completed books are delivered by Bookfunnel. Reviews are always appreciated!

Talena, a blond Caucasian woman, smiles at the camera and rests her cheek on her hand. She’s wearing a tweed fabric newsboy cap and a teal plaid shirt.

Meet your hostess…

My name is Talena Winters, and I create heartfelt fantasy, romance, and adventure stories of sacrifice, redemption, and hope against all odds. I also have a deep and abiding affair with all the hot comfort drinks, not just tea. (But, c’mon, how could I resist the opportunity to say β€œJoin the BATL?” The Books and Coffee League acronym doesn’t have the same ring.)

I write low-sensuality books about difficult topics with all the feels. And I love connecting with readers. If that sounds like your cup of tea, I'd love to have you in my community. I can't wait to enjoy some books and tea with you!

We saved your favourite chair…

Joining the BATL community isn't just about reading my storiesβ€”it's about forming a deeper connection to each other, as well as the themes, characters, and messages that inspire us all.

The kettle's on and the books smell amazing. So what are you waiting for? Join the BATL and experience the magic today. Your escape awaits!

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Show Your Support

Would you just like to say β€œthanks for all the great content?” I take my tea black with a bit of honey and my favourite coffee order is a medium almond milk pumpkin spice latte, no whip. Or you could just throw some cash in my bevvy and book fund below.

And have I told you how fabulous you look today? ☺