Winters' Day In

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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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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. . (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. . 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 . 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. . 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.) . #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. . 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! . #booksigning #Alberta #author #writerslife #writersofig #indieauthor #reddeer #indigochapters

#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

Bring it in I'm gonna shine It's my moment Gotta live it Live it right I'm flyin', flyin' so strong I'm movin' I'm movin' I'm movin' on (From "Still I Fly", Spencer Lee) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know the photo's blurry. But I still love it. Mostly 'cause I love this sweet boy. . But I sure miss him a lot. . #adoptionday #childloss #goodgrief #stillifly #thisfacetho #loveyoutoheavenandback

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