About Rosie

Rosie Talley is an award-winning author living in the wilds of West Texas, where tumbleweeds roll, and the coffee never runs dry. When she’s not wrangling her toddler, dodging laundry piles like a caffeinated acrobat, or teaming up with her husband to manage the delightful chaos, she’s busy crafting stories and sharing the wonders of history through her podcast, Past and Pen.
A self-proclaimed cheese enthusiast, Rosie believes creativity is best fueled by gouda.
Rosie is the author of the Linus the Troll series, a collection of picture books that reimagine the classic troll tale. Linus, a knobby-kneed, yellow-eyed troll with a heart of gold, teaches young readers that true beauty comes from kindness and what’s inside, showing that appearances don’t define us.
Through her books and Past and Pen, Rosie inspires young minds to explore stories, both real and imagined, sparking curiosity and creativity in every adventure.
Coming Soon!
History isn’t just old facts and dusty dates. It’s a treasure trove of stories waiting to be discovered!
Every other Tuesday at 4 PM, join me as we uncover quirky, wonderful, and wacky bits of the past, explore bookish discoveries, and wrap things up with a creative writing prompt to spark your imagination.
Whether you're 8 or 108, if you love history, storytelling, and a little bit of fun, you're in the right place! So, grab your pen, put on your imaginary time-traveling goggles, and let’s dive into the past to write our own story!
👉 New episodes every other Tuesday at 4 PM! Produced by Sweet Meadowlark Stories
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