Winters’ Day In

Spilling the tea since 2006. Wanna cuppa?

Conversations on life, faith, stories, music, and creativity from author and songwriter (and aspiring mermaid) Talena Winters.

Blog Archives

Talena Winters 7/30/26 Talena Winters 7/30/26

Bringing my characters to life in song

“The Storm in Me,” my latest single, is a blues-rock song that gives voice to Zale, the tortured merman hero of the Rise of the Grigori series, and his journey toward love and peace. Watch the new music video featuring Zale and siren cadet Damaris, and read the story behind the song's creation.

Talena Winters 8/6/17 Talena Winters 8/6/17

It’s All About Love

What do kittens, rules, and the principles of love have in common?

Talena Winters 5/31/16 Talena Winters 5/31/16

Joy Comes Softly

Every day is another step forward. Every day, grief morphs and whirls and changes into a different shape, like dancing aurora borealis. And lately, I have been surprised by joy.

Talena Winters 2/23/16 Talena Winters 2/23/16

7 Awesome Canadian Things

Shows, artists, labels, memes, and, of course, tea!

Talena Winters 8/15/15 Talena Winters 8/15/15

7 Fabulous Feel-Good Indie Artists (+1)

My top 7 current favourite indie musicians. Meet someone new. :-)