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.
Donβt Just Sit There: Risk Something
Feeling stuck? Discover why taking smart risks can lead to growth, courage, and a life worth livingβand how small steps outside your comfort zone can change everything.
Plus, a sneak preview of my new book!
Rise of the Grigori Book 3 Changes TitlesβAgain
The reason for another slight tweak to my next epic mermaid fantasy book title, including a behind-the-scenes of how the Romani people came to figure so prominently in my series.
Back to Peace Crossing: The Book Iβm Writing Next
Iβve been struggling to decide which of my upcoming writing projects to finish first. Well, the decision has been made. Hereβs the reason why.
How It Started vs. How Itβs Going (Blogging & Books Update)
A brief update about my current writing projects and ideas for a future memoir.
The Secret to Being More Human
How reading lots of different kinds of books can make us better humans and better as a culture and race. Plus a new short story.
Living Without Regrets: Thoughts Inspired by Blake Crouchβs Dark Matter
The new Apple TV thriller series Dark Matter and a recent blog-organization project have me thinking deep (and grateful) thoughts about the roads not taken⦠and the one I did.
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.
Letβs Ring some Bells!
My newest book will be released into the world in less than two weeks! Here's a bit more about it and how you can get your hands on it with some awesome extras!
Cool Down and Chill Out (Summer Update)
Summer recipes, cool reads, and book-related merch.
Help Me Pick: 11 Ideas for Upcoming Posts
I need your feedback to help me serve you content youβll most enjoy. Please vote on these ideas!
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.
Call Me Jane Jetson
I talk about how Iβve used AI tools as part of my creative process, including the creation of the digital audiobook of the sweet small-town romance Every Star that Shines, which was published today!