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.
Ringing in the New Year with Sleigh Ride Fun
A quick recap of our holidays, including two very fun sleigh ride adventures we got to experienceβand I got to photograph!
Novel Revisions and Holiday Hopes
Whatβs filling my month: a stomach bug and revising my first novel.
How a conversation with Broadway composer Timothy Huang changed me
My online encounter with Broadway composer Timothy Huang, and how it moved me.
The Friday Night Date Dress OG Cover Release
My first book cover for my very first book is here!
Curried Pumpkin and Potato Soup
Sometimes you want to use up the abundance of pumpkin you grew or purchased without the same ol' pie spices. Here is a very delicious curried soup variation I came up with.
SweetβnβSpicy Pumpkin Seeds
Make your own super-fast, super-easy, super-healthy snack from those Jack-o-Lantern seeds.
In a Hurting World, Choose Love
The senseless death of a Canadian soldier has caused me to question why people make such selfish and destructive choices, and what the solution might be. (Hint: Itβs choosing love.)
βLet Me Loveβ is Top 5 Finalist in Song of the Year Competition
"Let Me Love" won a songwriting award!
To the Finish Line
This past weekend, our family went down to Red Deer to support Jason as he ran his first "Super" Spartan Race, which is 8 miles in length (and 20-plus obstacles).
Book Review: βThe Redemptionβ by MaryLu Tyndall
From the first page, The Redemption by MaryLu Tyndall had me hooked. There was danger, suspense, personal growth, and yes, a little mystery.