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.
Friday Morning Coffee Chat
A quick update about my progress this week. Letβs have a cuppaβ¦
The Undine's Tear on tour!
News about the upcoming blog tour for The Undineβs Tear (with prizes!), and an update on my current work in progress, Every Star that Shines.
So This is What it Feels Like?
Iβve wrapped up The Sphinxβs Heart and all my other projects due before the end of the year, and Iβm not quite sure how to cope with the lack of stress. Oh, wait. Now I have to deal with other stress. And thatβs life.
Sweet Inspirational Stories to Beat the Heat
Iβm loving these sweet inspirational books and shows right nowβ¦
Beneath the Surface and the Amazing Suzy Vadori
Exciting news about The Waterboy going into audio, and an interview with Canadian author Suzy Vadori about her new young adult novel, Wall of Wishes.
Jessica Renwick on her new middle grade fantasy book and a Cover Reveal for Brandy Ackerley
Cover reveal for a new epic fantasy by Brandy Ackerley, an author interview with Jessica Renwick about her new middle grade fantasy The Bow of Anarchy (Starfell Book 3).
Three New Fantasy Books from Canadian Authors to Check Out
Check out these imaginative new titles from authors Suzy Vadori, Jessica Renwick, and Joshua Pantalleresco. Also, a little behind-the-scenes interview with Joshua about this upcoming release, Cloud Diver.
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.
Knitting Book Review: Socks from the Toe Up by Wendy D. Johnson
Lovely photography and a variety of options in a clean, minimalist design as fresh as new snow.
Just Roll With It: Updates on All the Things
The full story of my tour through the ditch, plus a few other quick updates on the state of things around here.
Book Rec: Educated by Tara Westover
Quick update about my complicated schedule and a free desktop wallpaper.
Becoming Healthier Through Better Time Management
An update on my progress toward getting fit, and what Iβve finally done that is working.
New Leaf, New Pattern, and New Story
My mission to get my weight under control and the books that inspired me to do so, plus the release of the Just Plain Gloves Knitting Pattern and an announcement about some short fiction.
7 Favourite Fall Things
Sweaters on Pinterest and other knitting geekery, books, writing, simple comforts, and other joys of autumn. Hereβs whatβs been inspiring me.
The Benefits of βEscapist Fictionβ
Humans are made of stories. And, no matter the "world" that a story may be set in, at the heart of every good story is a character who is overcoming difficult situations that must be relatable to the reader in some way, or the story would not resonate with us. In this post, I talk about some ways that fantasy and other genres of fiction have benefited me, and why I think everyone should read or watch it.