Wintersβ Day In
Spilling the tea since 2006. Wanna cuppa?
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author and songwriter (and aspiring mermaid) Talena Winters.
14 Clean YA Fantasy Reads for Teens and Adults by Canadian Authors
Celebrate Canada Day with these clean YA fantasy books by Canadian authors! From mermaids and magical portals to dream-walking vigilantes and ancient secrets, these highly rated reads deliver adventure, heart, and imaginationβperfect for teen and adult fantasy fans alike.
Suspending Disbelief: How Writers Ruin Fictional Stories
Iβm a pretty forgiving audience and have no problem suspending disbelief to enter into the story, but there are a few things that ruin that experience. Here are my top three.
Flight to Neverland: Why We Love Peter Pan
Iβve 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 storyβs enduring magic, the lessons it teaches us, and why growing up doesnβt have to mean letting go of wonder.
Top 5 Places to Visit on Sirenia
In the eighth installment of the Rise of the Grigori Beneath the Surface blog series, veteran selvedge expert Nicandra korβNyx gives us a guided tour of Sirenia. Ready for some photography eye candy (and a little behind-the-scenes intrigue)? Read on!
Where Mythology & Imagination Meet: The Creation of a βReal-Worldβ Mermaid Fantasy
In the Rise of the Grigori Behind-the-Scenes Tour part 2, I dive into how I came up with the idea for the world that became my epic young adult mermaid fantasy series.
Lots of bookish things⦠including my new title!
Update on my week, including the arrival of the hardbacks for Every Star that Shines! Woot!
So This is What it Feels Like?
Iβve wrapped up The Sphinxβs Heart and all my other projects due before the end of the year, and Iβm not quite sure how to cope with the lack of stress. Oh, wait. Now I have to deal with other stress. And thatβs life.
A Matter of Perspective
Quick update on The Sphinxβs Heart revisions and some family stuff.
Hot Alberta Summer and Sphinxβs Heart Update
Itβs hot! And an update on progress for The Sphinxβs Heart.
Jessica Renwick: Writing a New Ending
From a decade-long abusive marriage to an award-winning author in a life she loves, Jessica Renwick shares her journey to health, healing, and authenticity in this moving installment in the βInspirational Peopleβ feature.
Brandy Ackerley on Fictionalizing Japanese Kitsune Folklore and an Epic Cover Reveal
A cool new epic fantasy cover from a new trilogy by Canadian author L.R. Knight, and an author interview with Brandy Ackerley about her Japanese folklore-inspired Kitsune-Ken series.
Whatβs Supernatural and Read All Over?
A very cool multi-author book promo for speculative fiction lovers, plus a brief writing update.
Beneath the Surface and the Amazing Suzy Vadori
Exciting news about The Waterboy going into audio, and an interview with Canadian author Suzy Vadori about her new young adult novel, Wall of Wishes.
Three New Fantasy Books from Canadian Authors to Check Out
Check out these imaginative new titles from authors Suzy Vadori, Jessica Renwick, and Joshua Pantalleresco. Also, a little behind-the-scenes interview with Joshua about this upcoming release, Cloud Diver.