Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping
I ship to Canada, the USA, and the UK. All items are lovingly packaged and then shipped via the postal service, insured and trackable.
If you wish to order my items from another country, please contact me to get a shipping quote.
Orders shipped from the author (books, bookmarks, and bookplate stickers):
Local pickup and delivery options are available for Peace River, Alberta, Canada.
Ships out in 1 to 2 business days.
Transit time is usually 5 to 12 business days for most of Canada and the USA, but may be up to 19 business days for some North American locations and the UK.
Drop-shipped orders (print-on-demand merchandise):
Most orders will print and ship in about 5 business days.
Transit time is usually between 6 and 19 business days.
You can see exact expected arrival times by tracking your order.
Get complete shipping information, including rates, on this page:
Returns
I offer a full 30-day money back guarantee on all books (physical and digital) and merch. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, please contact me or send me an email to request a return.
Guest Posts
At this time, I do not accept guest-written content, and I am no longer writing author features.
Advertising and Sponsored Content
I do not accept requests for backlinks.
I will not accept requests to replace existing links unless it is by the owner of the original content my link points to and it is a link update or removal.
I do not accept guest-written content on any topic. All copy will be written by me, and will be an honest review of the product.
I only accept sponsored advertisers for the following product types:
Useful products or software for writers or booklovers (but not books, as I reserve my limited reading time for myself and my own interests)
Tea, coffee, or hot chocolate brands
I will not post about products I havenβt tried and donβt believe in, so the company must be willing to supply a sample for me to try for free. All products must be available in Canada.
Available placements:
My personal author blog (Wintersβ Day In); These posts will be sent to my mailing list, but the product itself will not be (except for rare exceptions where I canβt help but talk about it).
My blog for writers (The Author Alchemist)
Fees:
Fees will depend on placement and context. It is unlikely that the product will get a dedicated post; most likely, it will be mentioned in a longer post on a variety of topics.
For a rate quote, contact me through my submissions form with a brand-specific pitch that meets the above requirements.
Affiliate Links & Policy
On some pages, blog posts, and resource lists, I include affiliate links to books, tools, and services I recommend. If you click through one of these links and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission or referral fee at no extra cost to you.
My Promise to You
I only recommend products, software, books, and services that I personally use, truly believe in, or would readily endorse to a friend. My recommendations and reviews are never influenced by affiliate partnerships or potential commissions. You will always get my honest opinion.
Platform Disclosures
Amazon: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This applies to links directing to Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, and Amazon.co.uk.
Kobo: As a Kobo affiliate partner, I earn commission on qualifying ebook and audiobook purchases.
Author & Creative Resources: Any other tools, courses, or services that use affiliate tracking (such as those listed on my Author Resources page) are clearly identified as affiliate links within the relevant post or page.
Whenever a post or article contains affiliate links, you will also see a clear disclosure right at the top so you always know before you click.
Thank you so much for supporting my work in this wayβevery small cent helps keep the tea brewing and the stories coming!
Author Collaborations
I love collaborating with other authors to share audiences and promote each othersβ work.
Our audiences must be a close match. Please check my published work to see if you think our audiences overlap.
If they do, and you would like to share audiences with me in a newsletter swap, group promo, or whatever your cool idea is, please contact me.