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.
Defying Gravity: The Songwriting Dream Iβm Finally Chasing in 2026
Defying Gravity: How this lifelong songwriter-turned-novelist is using AI tools, hard-won creative skills, and a little Wicked-inspired courage to heal an old wound, return to music, and finally pursue a professional songwriting career in 2026.
Summer Growth: Songwriting, Streamlining, and the Finding Heaven Kickstarter
A brief update about my current creative projects, and a check-in about my βword of the yearβ progress.
Prune and Grow: Digital Decluttering, Plant Parent Style
Sometimes, the best thing you can do to produce growth is to cut off the parts that are slowing you downβwhether thatβs on a plant or in some other part of your life. (Which is what I'm currently doing for my platform.)
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 Year of Magic
A short post about the shift Iβve made in my business going into the new year, and how I intend to help my customers unleash more magic in their lives (while I do the same).
Following Joy: Why Iβm Growing my Business without Social Media
Iβm slowing down on even more thingsβ¦ including how I market my business. And you know what? I like it.
Narrowing My Focus
Iβve been busy and trying to do all the things, so itβs time to slow down again and focus on whatβs next.
This Train Track Goes Both Ways
Taking a moment to look back at how far Iβve come before looking to the immediate future again.
Morning Lite: My New Productivity Plan
Part of my Slow Productivity switch has been changing my morning routine. Iβm only a few days in, but it seems to be working so farβ¦
Lots of bookish things⦠including my new title!
Update on my week, including the arrival of the hardbacks for Every Star that Shines! Woot!
Covering Books and Life in General
New book covers, wider distribution for my titles, plus my very eventful/uneventful start to the year.
Developing Successful Habits
My approach to goal-setting for 2020, plus my holiday highlights photo album.
Book Rec: Educated by Tara Westover
Quick update about my complicated schedule and a free desktop wallpaper.