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.
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.
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.
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.
Ten Reasons My Life is Great Anyway
My life took an unexpected turn last week that has inserted a great deal of stress into it. This is the result of a reminder to focus on the things that are still great in my life.
God Rest Ye Merry: Our Return to Celebrating Christmas
Why we celebrated Christmas for the first time in eighteen years, and some thoughts about changing perspectives.
Writing and Other Adventures
The Sphinxβs Heart coming November 16, new print covers for Finding Heaven now available, and an update on my crazy life for the last several months.
A Matter of Perspective
Quick update on The Sphinxβs Heart revisions and some family stuff.
A Season of Transitions
Between my son leaving for college, buying a new house, shifts in careers, and some difficult health-related news, itβs been a challenging few months. But Iβm holding on to gratitude. Hereβs whatβs been going on.
Hair, shoulder pads, and nukes.
Another personal update written to the company of Doctor Who. In general this new is becoming normal. Plus a strange thing to be thankful for right now.
Can Someone Stop the World? Iβd Like to Get Off.
Personal update about the current pandemic, The Sphinxβs Heart (itβs two books now!), our new dog, and more.