Wintersβ 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.
Bringing my characters to life in song
βThe Storm in Me,β 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.
The Season of Darkness and Light
Navigating the holidays can feel like standing in the tension between darkness and light. In this post, I reflect honestly on the irony of Decemberβhow twinkly lights, parties, and celebrations can magnify our grief, loneliness, and losses and invite you to find small, intentional ways to make the season merry and brightβfor yourself and for someone who needs your light.
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.