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September 16, 2014
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Writer. Knitting pattern designer. Foodie. Tea addict. Book geek. Mom of boys. Aspiring mermaid. My Secret Wish: Be your most fabulous you.

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I needed this.
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#pantrydoorwisdom #amateurchalkartist #bestrongandcourageous #seekbeauty #spreadsunshine #inspiration
I needed this. . #pantrydoorwisdom #amateurchalkartist #bestrongandcourageous #seekbeauty #spreadsunshine #inspiration
Today I realized that what I'm trying to do with my current novel is a little bit insane. I mean, working in serious questions about love, faith, life, and the human condition in a fantasy novel based on an alternate Earth where mermaids and sphinxes are real? Eek!
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I wrote more about it on my blog today, as I talk about how, to write for a living, you have to keep moving, keep putting pieces together, and not worry so much about the outcome. And as part of my insane optimism for the day, I just keep telling myself "I hope it works!" while I write another dozen pages.
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Read more on my blog:
www.talenawinters.com/wintersdayin
"Insanely Optimistic"
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Happy Saturday, friend! Do something a little crazy, today. :-D
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#writers #writerslife #writersofig #themermaidstearnovel #bookstagram #amwriting #amreading #fantasybooks #historicalfantasy #shifter #youngadultbooks #mermaids #sphinx #mugs #tea #puzzles #blog #puttingthepiecestogether #insanelyoptimistic #seekbeauty #spreadsunshine #motivation #inspiration
Today I realized that what I'm trying to do with my current novel is a little bit insane. I mean, working in serious questions about love, faith, life, and the human condition in a fantasy novel based on an alternate Earth where mermaids and sphinxes are real? Eek! . I wrote more about it on my blog today, as I talk about how, to write for a living, you have to keep moving, keep putting pieces together, and not worry so much about the outcome. And as part of my insane optimism for the day, I just keep telling myself "I hope it works!" while I write another dozen pages. . Read more on my blog: www.talenawinters.com/wintersdayin "Insanely Optimistic" . Happy Saturday, friend! Do something a little crazy, today. :-D . #writers #writerslife #writersofig #themermaidstearnovel #bookstagram #amwriting #amreading #fantasybooks #historicalfantasy #shifter #youngadultbooks #mermaids #sphinx #mugs #tea #puzzles #blog #puttingthepiecestogether #insanelyoptimistic #seekbeauty #spreadsunshine #motivation #inspiration
I've got a kid home sick. At least he's making good use of his time.
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(DS#1 has also been home sick all week. Seems to be a mild stomach flu. I'm really hoping to avoid it! Reading while sick is much easier than writing while sick and I've got too much to do.)
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Happy Wednesday!
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#kidswhoread #readyplayerone #amreading #bookstagram #writingbuddy #sickkid
I've got a kid home sick. At least he's making good use of his time. . (DS#1 has also been home sick all week. Seems to be a mild stomach flu. I'm really hoping to avoid it! Reading while sick is much easier than writing while sick and I've got too much to do.) . Happy Wednesday! . #kidswhoread #readyplayerone #amreading #bookstagram #writingbuddy #sickkid
It's that time of year—when I live in denial of the stubborn persistence of winter (yes, it's snowing) and the impending doom of the tax deadline by drinking hot drinks and writing about mermaids on a tropical island.
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Well, I've been doing the drinks and mermaids thing for months now. The denial is new, though.
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Happy "spring"!
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#fancycoffee #teahelps #writers #writerslife #writersofig #themermaidstearnovel #bookstagram #amwriting #amreading #fantasybooks #youngadultbooks #mermaids #historicalfantasy #springtimeinalberta
It's that time of year—when I live in denial of the stubborn persistence of winter (yes, it's snowing) and the impending doom of the tax deadline by drinking hot drinks and writing about mermaids on a tropical island. . Well, I've been doing the drinks and mermaids thing for months now. The denial is new, though. . Happy "spring"! . #fancycoffee #teahelps #writers #writerslife #writersofig #themermaidstearnovel #bookstagram #amwriting #amreading #fantasybooks #youngadultbooks #mermaids #historicalfantasy #springtimeinalberta
#puppyselfie
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I've been looking for moments of joy in the midst of sadness.
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The sunshine and company today helped. #prayingforhumboldt #puppylove #goodgrief #peaceriver @rokclimer73
#puppyselfie . I've been looking for moments of joy in the midst of sadness. . The sunshine and company today helped. #prayingforhumboldt #puppylove #goodgrief #peaceriver @rokclimer73
I meant to post this yesterday, which would have been Levi's 6th birthday. But honestly, I mostly felt like keeping to myself this past weekend. The family and I went out to Dairy Queen for burgers and ice cream to remember Levi. The boys had suggested that we all draw a truck in Levi's honour, but we ate ice cream and imagined what he might be into now, instead. :-) This photo was taken on Levi's last earthly birthday, April 2nd, three years ago.
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This black-eyed, scrunchy-faced, button-nosed munchkin will forever have my heart. I miss him every day.
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#littlehero #childloss #goodgrief #birthdayboy #icecream
I meant to post this yesterday, which would have been Levi's 6th birthday. But honestly, I mostly felt like keeping to myself this past weekend. The family and I went out to Dairy Queen for burgers and ice cream to remember Levi. The boys had suggested that we all draw a truck in Levi's honour, but we ate ice cream and imagined what he might be into now, instead. :-) This photo was taken on Levi's last earthly birthday, April 2nd, three years ago. . This black-eyed, scrunchy-faced, button-nosed munchkin will forever have my heart. I miss him every day. . #littlehero #childloss #goodgrief #birthdayboy #icecream
Sometimes you just need to ponder life, the universe, and everything. Looking forward to seeing my hubby, boys, and this little ball of fur tonight! (And pondering--quietly, by myself--all the way home.)
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#wornoutintrovert #peoplingbreak #puppiesofig #homewardbound #writerslife #writersofig #huskypuppy #booktour
Sometimes you just need to ponder life, the universe, and everything. Looking forward to seeing my hubby, boys, and this little ball of fur tonight! (And pondering--quietly, by myself--all the way home.) . #wornoutintrovert #peoplingbreak #puppiesofig #homewardbound #writerslife #writersofig #huskypuppy #booktour
I love meeting online friends in person. I got to meet two online-only acquaintances this weekend, both authors. @adamdreece and @jessicarenwickauthor. (Thanks to Jessica for letting me repost her lovely photo of her Chapters haul today). I also re-met another online author friend whom I had only briefly met in person a couple years ago, Brenda Sinclair.
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Besides this, I met a lot of other really wonderful people and connected with friends and family. Yep, it was a great weekend to wrap up my tour with. I'm ready to go home and stay put for a while now, though. It's hard to make progress on my current WIP when I'm spending so much time on the road. And I miss spending weekends with my boys. 😢😍❤
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#booksigning #booktour #bookstores #indigochapters #albertawriters #albertaauthor #findingheavennovel #bookstagram #writersofig #indieauthor #writerslife #makingfriends
I love meeting online friends in person. I got to meet two online-only acquaintances this weekend, both authors. @adamdreece and @jessicarenwickauthor. (Thanks to Jessica for letting me repost her lovely photo of her Chapters haul today). I also re-met another online author friend whom I had only briefly met in person a couple years ago, Brenda Sinclair. . Besides this, I met a lot of other really wonderful people and connected with friends and family. Yep, it was a great weekend to wrap up my tour with. I'm ready to go home and stay put for a while now, though. It's hard to make progress on my current WIP when I'm spending so much time on the road. And I miss spending weekends with my boys. 😢😍❤ . #booksigning #booktour #bookstores #indigochapters #albertawriters #albertaauthor #findingheavennovel #bookstagram #writersofig #indieauthor #writerslife #makingfriends
I've got to see so many wonderful people already today. But just so you can't say I didn't tell you, I'll be at the Red Deer Chapters for another hour. (Done at 4.) I look forward to seeing you!
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#booksigning #Alberta #author #writerslife #writersofig #indieauthor #reddeer #indigochapters
I've got to see so many wonderful people already today. But just so you can't say I didn't tell you, I'll be at the Red Deer Chapters for another hour. (Done at 4.) I look forward to seeing you! . #booksigning #Alberta #author #writerslife #writersofig #indieauthor #reddeer #indigochapters
#truth
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Love busy Saturdays at the bookstore. I'm here at Indigo Shepard Centre in Calgary until 4. If you're in the neighbourhood, come on by!
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#indieauthor #indigochapters #bookstagram #bookstore #reading #writerslife #amreading #womensfiction #romanticsuspense #findingheavennovel #yyc #calgary #booksigning #booksarethebest
#truth . Love busy Saturdays at the bookstore. I'm here at Indigo Shepard Centre in Calgary until 4. If you're in the neighbourhood, come on by! . #indieauthor #indigochapters #bookstagram #bookstore #reading #writerslife #amreading #womensfiction #romanticsuspense #findingheavennovel #yyc #calgary #booksigning #booksarethebest

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