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.
Fall in Love this Fall: 3 Faith-Infused Romantic Novels from Clean and Sweet to Gritty and Redemptive
Embrace the cozy charm of autumn with three faith-infused romantic reads! From sweet small-town love stories to gritty, redemptive journeys, find your perfect fall escape amidst stories of love, healing, and community.
From Peace River to Peace Crossing: The True Story Behind My Small-Town Romance Books
Discover the real-life northern Alberta town that inspired my sweet and clean small-town Peace Country Romance series. In this post, I share how moving to Peace River shaped my writing career and why this community keeps calling me back.
Cover Reveal for Every Rose that Blooms
Check out the cover for my upcoming romance novel and see some iterations this cover went through along the way to the finished product.
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.
Couples to βshipβ for Valentines Day
A fun introduction to the couples in my books, plus a print book clearance sale just in time for Valentineβs Day!
Playing with Audio Robots
My experiment with auto-narration for The Friday Night Date Dress turned out even better than I expected.
Sugar, No Spice, and Everything Nice
Weekly coffee chat: Writing a Christmas romance in a heat wave, breaking through writerβs block, and new character art for Every Star that Shines.
Finding Heaven: A Story That Matters
Two years ago, when I began this journey, I was terrified. I was newly grieving. I didn't know why this was the story God gave me to write, but I did know that it was the one I was supposed to write. Here are some early reviews that confirmed that to me.
"Finding Heaven" Cover Reveal!
Announcing the cover for my new book, Finding Heaven. (In case you missed the newsletter announcement.) Plus CSA and other resources.
My First Novel is Coming Soon!
I am getting so excited about my upcoming book! Last week, my editor (Lora) contacted me with a super deal to help get my book formatted for print and eBook. I would have been an idiot to turn her down. So starting this weekend, my book will be getting formatted--and I can still work on my taxes! (Not sure if I'm excited about that last part, or not.)
Here is a teaser excerpt from the first chapter to whet your appetite:
The Friday Night Date Dress OG Cover Release
My first book cover for my very first book is here!
Book Review: βThe Redemptionβ by MaryLu Tyndall
From the first page, The Redemption by MaryLu Tyndall had me hooked. There was danger, suspense, personal growth, and yes, a little mystery.