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.
Random Wordings
Updates on my brain state, what Iβve been up to with writing, knitting, and more, Patreon, author life, and a giveaway for my readers.
Book Rec: Educated by Tara Westover
Quick update about my complicated schedule and a free desktop wallpaper.
Turning Points
In which I talk about When Words Collide, the hierarchy my kids used to survive the weekend (and provide therapy fodder for later), the Adventures of Hagrid and Dumbledore, and purple hair. Also, a sneak peek at whatβs coming next βround these parts.
Remembering How to Chillax
In which I discuss the family vacation, progress on The Sphinxβs Heart, and introduce our trip mascots, Hagrid and Dumbledore.
The Secret to Breaking Writerβs Block: Do It Anyway; Also, an update.
Whether itβs fitness, professional, emotional, or spiritual goalsβthe only way to reach them is to do the work, whether you feel like it or not. The same is true for Writerβs Block. And, since itβs been a while, there are updates on multiple topics in this post.
Becoming Healthier Through Better Time Management
An update on my progress toward getting fit, and what Iβve finally done that is working.
What I Decided
While looking for a way to make my writing business sustainable, I discovered that the answer was in front of me all the time. Life is good.
Finding Gratitude in a Week of Highs And Lows
Itβs been a strange week. And by βstrange,β I mean it was like there were an extra six really-high highs and kinda-sucky lows stuffed into it without much of a breather between one or the other. So, for posterity, here are the highlights, and a moment to be grateful, too.
Finding Peace in the Pain
For many, the holidays can be a difficult time of year. I recently shared a one-minute testimony about how Iβve found peace after our family tragedy, and wanted to share it with you. I hope it blesses you.
Wonder and Gratitude
When I think back to last December, I can see how very much has happened in my life in the last year, what Iβve accomplished, and how Iβve changed. And Iβm grateful.
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.
I Saw This Going Differently in my Head
Iβve always had a semi-structured writing style, but recently discovered that Iβd been running my business like a writing pantser. (As in, βflying-by-the-seat-of-your-pants.β) But times, they are a-changing. How a little βplotsingβ will (hopefully) make a big difference.
Insanely Optimistic
Some days, writing fiction for a living feels like walking through sludge in a mudstorm. I'm going to be honestβI spend a little bit of every day wondering if I'm actually going to be able to pull this off. But no risk, no reward. Right?