The Launch of Peachy Keen with Tara Wine-Queen

Joy is key.

When I was a teen, our family friend and neighbor Granny Rene dubbed me “Miss Peachy Keen” on account of what you might call my sunny disposition. I have RHF - resting happy face - which is the opposite of RBF and results not in scaring people off but in welcoming people in. (“You smile more than anyone I’ve ever known,” my cousin once told me as she looked with pity at the many laugh lines my face features.)

Despite the premature aging all that smiling might’ve wrought, I rather like being Miss Peachy Keen and all that it entails. I think the world and all of us in it could use more of that in our lives, particularly after these last few years.

So, in the spirit of this, I’ve decided to launch this newsletter, Peachy Keen with Tara Wine-Queen, the entire point of which is to bring some joy to your inbox.

Each Monday starting May 8th, I’ll send you a letter featuring things that have made me laugh and/or smile lately, including but not limited to memes, quotes, songs, books, pictures, and stories. I’ll also be interviewing some of my favorite authors and creators to find out what things make them happy and share them with you all. By doing so, I hope to bring just a wee bit more joy into your life - or at least into your inbox.

In addition to the free option, there will also be a paid tier that can get you more access to bonus content for $7 a month or $70 for a year. And to celebrate the launch, I’m offering a 50% off sale on new subscriptions through May 7th! Sign up early and save some cash. (Or don’t! Spend that money on an ice cream cone and still get some silliness in your inbox each week with the free tier. Whatever tickles your fancy.)

I hope you’ll have a beautiful day! <3

Tara