Books and Tea League
Welcome to the free insider posts and bonus content section of the Books and Tea League, my VIP reader membership. Posts may require a free Booklover membership to view.
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Projects and Plans for 2026
I'm pulling back the curtain on my 2025 wins and misses, and laying out plans for the year aheadβplus some new VIP perks I'm cooking up for League members. (Hint: You could have a character named after your pet!) Here's what's on deck for 2026.
Exclusive Cover Reveal: The Story Behind the Special Edition of Finding Heaven
Be the first to see the new cover for the exclusive Kickstarter special edition version of Finding Heaven, and get a bit of behind-the-scenes about why this design is so meaningful.
Welcome, Adventurer!
The BATL makes a triumphant comeback on my site! Hereβs whatβs in store in the βnewβ Books and Tea League.
This Week in BATL: New chapters, new Story Bite, and Upcoming Changes
New early access chapters to Every Bell that Rings, a new Story Bite is available, upcoming changes, and EVERYONE is invited to join this monthβs tea party (no matter your tier)!
This Week in BATL: Project updates, new bonus, and an invitation to tea
New early access chapters to Every Bell that Rings, the second chapter of the Finding Heaven audiobook-in-progress is up, a new Gallery bonus is available, and Iβd love for you to join this monthβs tea party!
This Week in BATL: New Fiction for You!
New early access chapter to Every Bell that Rings, the first chapter of the Finding Heaven audiobook-in-progress is up, a new Story Bite is available.
This Week in BATL: Chapter 7, Personal & Writing Updates, New Members
Letters from my Writing Desk, Every Bell that Rings Chapter 7 is up, new member welcome, Tea with Talena follow-up, and Coming Soon updates.
A Personal Update and a Writing Breakthrough
Whatβs been slowing me down with writing fiction and why Iβm finally moving forward.
This Week in BATL: Chapter 6, Finding Heaven audiobook, and First Monthly Meetup
This week in the Books and Tea League: Every Bell that Rings chapter six is up, progress on the audiobook for Finding Heaven (and a peek into the process of creating it), and the first monthly Tea with Talena meetup is today!
First Tea with Talena meetup scheduled
Join me for this monthβs online video meetup. Hope to see you there!
This Week in BATL: Chapter 5, New Story Bite, and Update
Work-in-progress progess, new Story Bite, new members, and other interesting news.
This Week in the BATL: Launch Week Hiccups and Member Welcome
This week in the BATL: the league launched, thereβs a new chapter up, we have some members to welcome, and more.
This Week in the BATL: Launch-ready at last!
A summary of the weekly benefits that are available as I launch the Books and Tea League. Welcome and enjoy!
Welcome to the BATL!
Welcome to the League, adventurer! Hereβs a taste of whatβs in store.