Talena Winters 4/21/25 Talena Winters 4/21/25

Flight to Neverland: Why We Love Peter Pan

I’ve loved Peter Pan in all his forms for as long as I can remember, and my kids have caught the Neverland bug too. This post is a celebration of the story’s enduring magic, the lessons it teaches us, and why growing up doesn’t have to mean letting go of wonder.

Talena Winters 1/17/25 Talena Winters 1/17/25

The Good, the Bad, and the Wicked

In which I explore the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (both the book, the Wicked musical, and the history of this story), and what Elphaba and Batman have in common.

Talena Winters 7/2/20 Talena Winters 7/2/20

What’s Supernatural and Read All Over?

A very cool multi-author book promo for speculative fiction lovers, plus a brief writing update.

Talena Winters 5/29/20 Talena Winters 5/29/20

Jessica Renwick on her new middle grade fantasy book and a Cover Reveal for Brandy Ackerley

Cover reveal for a new epic fantasy by Brandy Ackerley, an author interview with Jessica Renwick about her new middle grade fantasy The Bow of Anarchy (Starfell Book 3).

Talena Winters 9/8/19 Talena Winters 9/8/19

Book Rec: Educated by Tara Westover

Quick update about my complicated schedule and a free desktop wallpaper.

Talena Winters 7/23/18 Talena Winters 7/23/18

The Benefits of “Escapist Fiction”

Humans are made of stories. And, no matter the "world" that a story may be set in, at the heart of every good story is a character who is overcoming difficult situations that must be relatable to the reader in some way, or the story would not resonate with us. In this post, I talk about some ways that fantasy and other genres of fiction have benefited me, and why I think everyone should read or watch it.