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New Peace Country Romance!
Every Bell that Rings coming October 15, 2024.
Can his Christmas spirit banish her ghosts of Christmas past?
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One mistake could cost her everything...
Mermaids. Magic. And a search for redemption that could tear the world apart in the Rise of the Grigori series.
“Puts the epic in fantasy!”
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Goodbye, sleep.
To find heaven, she’ll have to go through hell.
Stay up past your bedtime with gripping, emotional page-turner Finding Heaven.
“Best novel I’ve read in a long time!”
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Epic Young Adult Fantasy
Rise of the Grigori
Mermaids. Magic.
And a search for redemption that could tear the world apart…
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Packed with complex characters, lush world-building, gritty action, and impossible odds, this intricately woven epic fantasy series presents mermaids and dragons like you've never seen them before.
Dive in to an ages-old battle for redemption that traverses heaven and hell to determine the fate of the universe!
“Puts the epic in fantasy!”
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Clean and Sweet Small-Town Romance
Peace Country Romance
Relatable heroines, stand-up guys, and plenty of heart and happy endings.
“A sweet small-town romance with a lot of heartfelt moments and a HEA!”
- Jacqueline C., reader
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Experience the Magic!
Dive into breathtaking epic mermaid fantasy, gripping women’s fiction, heartfelt clean romances, and more for teens and adults.
Save the world. Find redemption. Fall in love.
Your escape awaits…
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What Readers Say
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"A rip-roaring read!"
The Undine’s Tear: “Well-drawn characters immersed in intricate worlds. Mixes a biblical worldview, ancient Greek myth, and 1700s nautical culture. A rip-roaring read.” 5/5 stars - LOREHAVEN MAGAZINE
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"Best novel I have read in a long time."
Finding Heaven: “Wow! This book I couldn’t put down. It… was one of the best purchases I ever made. It will blow you away.” 5/5 Stars - M. QUINN, reader
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"Sweet, heartfelt moments."
Every Star that Shines: "What a cute story! If you're looking for a sweet small-town romance with a lot of sweet, heartfelt moments and a HEA, this is a great choice!" 5/5 Stars - JACQUELINE C., reader
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"For the hopeless romantic."
The Friday Night Date Dress: “A great read for the hopeless romantic at heart.” 5/5 stars - DORIS HARTER, reader
News & Updates
Winters’ Day In Blog
A bit of this and that about books, family, and life in general. Come have a cuppa…
Kent M. Keith’s “Paradoxical Commandments” really hit home today. Quick read, but a powerful one.
Everyone needs something they do that feeds their soul without worrying if it’s “good enough.” And if the trolls don’t approve, just remember—they’re the ones who are missing out. Keep doing the thing. Keep making the art. Keep playing and being creative and having fun. Ditch the perfection and hold onto the joy for dear life. That’s what creativity is for.
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A self-reflective post about how far I’ve come and yet to go through the lens of my Enneagram Three-ness, and immediate plans for this blog.
A note to self about why I’m making the decisions I’m about to make, so when I question my sanity later, I can look back at this and say, “Oh, yeah.”
A quick overview of new merman- and mermaid-themed merch that’s live in the store as of today!
An update about my writing projects, my reader community, and other happenings in the last little while.
I’m tired of letting the bullies win. So this is my big third-act speech. (That I hope is actually in the first act.)
Reflecting on a life-changing year for me and the gifts it’s given me to take into 2024.
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About the Author:
Talena Winters writes page-turning heartfelt fantasy, romance, and adventure stories of sacrifice, redemption, and hope against all odds. She’s an editor, copywriter, and award-winning songwriter. She and her husband and a varying number of their three young adult sons reside on an acreage in the Peace Country of northern Alberta, Canada, with their two Husky dogs and two neurotic orange cats. Her writing is fueled by an insatiable passion for stories, dark chocolate, and making the world a better place. And she would really like to know why the tea is always gone.