Wintersβ Day In
Spilling the tea since 2006. Wanna cuppa?
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author and songwriter (and aspiring mermaid) Talena Winters.
Creating Space to Grow: My Summer Reset and Whatβs Next
This summer, I hit pause to enjoy life, reconnect with family, and step back from the daily grind. Taking that time off made me rethink my priorities, streamline my business, and create more space for what truly matters. In this post, I share the small but meaningful pivots Iβm makingβboth for my creative work and my family lifeβand what you can expect from me next.
My Personal Second-Chance Romance
A brief retelling of how I met and married my husband in honour of our silver anniversary.
Coming to Life Again
Iβm rising from the ashes of a crash and burn four years ago with hope and optimism for a new year, and some intentions to make it a year Iβm proud of.
Sowing New Creative Seeds
Notes on the βin-betweenβ stages of creative work and how Iβm planning to tackle my upcoming projects to publish more frequently and keep my creativity fresh.
Rattling Around In My Head
About the empty nest, my current health, my amazing hubby, and how he inspires my love stories.
Very Slowly, and then All At Once
I now have an empty nest. Plus, news about my upcoming book launch for Every Bell that Rings and how to get your hands on a review copy.
Nurturing the Garden of My Soul
A self-reflective post about how far Iβve come and yet to go through the lens of my Enneagram Three-ness, and immediate plans for this blog.
Working on a cure for Business ADHDβ¦
A note to self about why Iβm making the decisions Iβm about to make, so when I question my sanity later, I can look back at this and say, βOh, yeah.β
The Long-Overdue Update
An update about my writing projects, my reader community, and other happenings in the last little while.
The Gifts of a Difficult Season
Reflecting on a life-changing year for me and the gifts itβs given me to take into 2024.
Through the Fire
Weβre in the worst wildfire season in Albertaβs history, but thereβs a lot of other life stuff happening too. Thankfully, most of itβs good.
Finding Hope in Trying Times
I canβt do much, but I can do something, and thatβs enough.