Talena Winters 7/29/19 Talena Winters 7/29/19

5 Unexpected Benefits I’ve Received from my Writing Career

Five things I’m grateful that have happened because I chose this winding road that I may not have been blessed with otherwise. Plus, I finally share the story of how I ended up in the mud!

Talena Winters 2/25/19 Talena Winters 2/25/19

Big Release Week Ahead for Books and Knitting Patterns

New fantasy novella coming, a new dragon thriller story, and a new knitting pattern. Yep, just a few things going on! (And you can read my upcoming mermaid fantasy book for free!)

Talena Winters 10/29/18 Talena Winters 10/29/18

7 Favourite Fall Things

Sweaters on Pinterest and other knitting geekery, books, writing, simple comforts, and other joys of autumn. Here’s what’s been inspiring me.

Talena Winters 5/11/18 Talena Winters 5/11/18

Through the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Northwest

Photo recap of a whirlwind weekend road trip to Seattle, Washington, with a ton of natural beauty along the way.

Talena Winters 11/11/17 Talena Winters 11/11/17

7 Moments: What's Been Keeping Me Busy

A photo essay of what's been filling up my blog silence.

Talena Winters 8/16/17 Talena Winters 8/16/17

What Are You Known For?

This iconic building of our flag inspired some insight into being our best selves. The choice is up to us.

Talena Winters 7/17/17 Talena Winters 7/17/17

When You Just Can’t Do It All

Lately, I've been getting that too-familiar "overwhelmed" feeling. Looking back over the first six months of this year, I am coming to a difficult conclusion: I still can't do it all. So it's time to reset some priorities.

Talena Winters 5/1/17 Talena Winters 5/1/17

7 Things I'm Grateful For

Wow, so much has happened last week/will be happening this week that I'm going to be posting a couple times this week. For today, because it's Monday, because it's been a while, and because I'm much better at posting these moments on Instagram and Facebook than keeping my blog updated, here's a 7 Things summary of what's been going on.

Talena Winters 1/18/17 Talena Winters 1/18/17

Getting Unstuck

A day at a time, the log jam is loosening and the ideas are flowing. The sun is coming back, energy is returning, and I am pulling myself blinking from the retreat of hibernation. For my own mental and emotional health, this year needs to be less about driving myself and more about reducing commitments, taking care of myself, and finding my passion again. It needs to be about healing.

Talena Winters 12/2/16 Talena Winters 12/2/16

Photo Friday: The Wonder of Everything

When one travels, it is easy to look in wonder at the big buildings, the different customs, the strange food, and wonder, "What is that for? Who made that? Why do they do it that way?"

The truth is, wonderful things are all around us, no matter where we live.