Whimsical Words
Stories for third culture kids, and anyone searching for hope, belonging and home in the great wide somewhere.
The Author
Talia writes from the in-between places where suitcases are half unpacked and hearts are still learning the language of home. She writes for the children growing up between cultures learning to find home in unexpected places.
As a mother raising third culture children, she has watched courage bloom in unfamiliar soil, and learned to navigate guiding her own daughters into faith, belonging and home. Her stories are shpaed by this real journey of courage faith and quiet resilience.
With a lyrical voice, Talia’s stories blend whimsical adventure with tender emotional truth. Her books celebrate resilience, friendship, faith and the beautiful complexity of growing up across borders. Perfect for readers who long to feel seen, grounded and brave in a world thats ever changing.
Current Projects
Talia is working on a collection of stories centered around belonging, identity, and wonder, especially for children growing up between cultures.
Currently on her desk:
- The Suitcase Memories | the first book in The Crossing Oceans Chronicles. A luminous middle-grade series that follows third-culture kids around the world as they navigate identity, belonging and hope through gentle strands of magical realism.
- A whimsical picture book about a small light fairy that stays bright so long as she chooses kindness and courage.
- Additional stories and writings, including both children’s picture books and more novels in The Crossing Oceans Chronicles.
Sample Writings
Take a peek into Talia’s current works in progress.
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