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BOOKS AND TEA LEAGUE
Step through the portal into my VIP reader circle and discover epic rewards. Get started for free!
Welcome, Adventurer!
This is where the chosen ones gatherβ¦
Iβm so excited to invite you into a place where readers are heroes and books are the portals we take to thrilling adventures and heart-wrenching dramas in faraway (or not-so-faraway) lands.
Let me give you a teaser, much like the Grandfather at the beginning of The Princess Bride: βMermaids. Monsters. Sword-fighting. Escapes. Humour. Family. Revenge. Betrayal. Second chances. True love.β
βWait, Talena. Is this a kissing book?β
I mean, probably. π
If you, like me, want to experience hope-filled stories (with a splashβor a bucketβof feel-good clean romance mixed in) where we save the world one page at a time like the epic hero readers we are, then you belong here.
Welcome to the inner circle.
Thereβs just time before tea. Letβs go have an adventure!
Talena (aka Tea β)
Why join the Books and Tea League?
Early access to works in progress. As a league member, youβll have exclusive early access to drafts and completed books, and youβll get to react to stories and interact with me and other readers as each chapter is released.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Dive deeper into the creative process. Enjoy sneak peeks, character backstories, digital art, and other bonus content that are only available within the league.
Support what you love. By being a part of the league, you're directly supporting me and my creative endeavours. Your presence reminds me why I keep going, and your paid subscription helps me to keep the tea cupboard well-stocked so I can continue creating the content you love.
Beat the algo. When you join the league, every update lands straight in your inboxβno algorithm deciding what you see. Put the kettle on and settle in. These are the emails youβll actually want to read.
Unlock Your Epic Rewards Today!
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Choose your tier. Youβll need to create a site account using your email to sign up.
Check your inbox for your welcome email (premium tiers only).
Explore your member home page and all your benefits.
Join the Books and Tea League for FREE and get tons of extras and bonus content!
You love my work, and you canβt wait for my next book or music track! Get early access and make sure I get to keep creating work you love.
Like C.S. Lewis, you can never find a book long enough or a cup of tea large enough. You want to read it all... and then some.
Simply reading the book isn't enough. You want to experience it. So grab your earbuds and a cuppa and immerse yourself in audio content!ο»Ώ
It ain't a party until the books and steaming hot drinks come 'round. I don't know what to say for this level of generosity. You light up my life!
FAQs
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Absolutely! Move up or down tiers whenever it suits you best. However, in order to be charged only once, be sure and cancel your current plan before signing up to a new one.
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Besides public access content such as my Wintersβ Day In blog, BATL members get exclusive access to free content such as:
Character wikis
Bonus art
Playlists and back stories
Check out the Fireside Blog to explore the options.
Premium members also receive:
Early access to all works in progress.
Exclusive short stories and scenes.
Lots of other cool stuff (see rewards lists above)
Check out the Listening Room blog for original music and the Story Bites blog to explore short stories and bonus scenes.
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After logging in to your account, you can see the pages you have access to in your account navigation menu (click your βaccountβ icon in the navigation menu). Check your plan's Member Home Page for quick links to your rewards.
If you join my newsletter, youβll also receive notifications of awards as they are published.
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To be notified about new content, you need to subscribe to my Books & Inspiration Newsletter.
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Early access stories are put up chapter-by-chapter in a dedicated blog format. Please leave comments! They're super encouraging to me.
Completed books are delivered by Bookfunnel. Reviews are always appreciated!
Meet your hostessβ¦
My name is Talena Winters, and I create heartfelt fantasy, romance, and adventure stories of sacrifice, redemption, and hope against all odds. I also have a deep and abiding affair with all the hot comfort drinks, not just tea. (But, cβmon, how could I resist the opportunity to say βJoin the BATL?β The Books and Coffee League acronym doesnβt have the same ring.)
I write low-sensuality books about high-intensity topics with all the feels. And I love connecting with readers. If that sounds like your cup of tea, pull up a chairβIβd love to have you in my fireside circle. The kettleβs already on.
Recent Fireside Posts
Free for all members.
We saved your favourite chairβ¦
The Books and Tea League isnβt just about early accessβitβs about being part of something most readers never see. The messy drafts. The creative decisions. The stories before theyβre stories.
This is where the inner circle hangs out. The kettleβs on, and thereβs a chair with your name on it. Join the VIP Club and become part of the magic today!
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Would you just like to say βthanks for all the great content?β I take my tea black with a bit of honey and my favourite coffee order is a medium almond milk pumpkin spice latte, no whip. Or you could just throw some cash in my bevvy and book fund below.
And have I told you how fabulous you look today? βΊ
I'm pulling back the curtain on my 2025 wins and misses, and laying out plans for the year aheadβplus some new VIP perks I'm cooking up for League members. (Hint: You could have a character named after your pet!) Here's what's on deck for 2026.