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.
Erinn Bosch: Choosing Her Own Adventure
Erinn Bosch of Turner Valley, Alberta, is a mom, wife, and entrepreneur who loves adventure. When she asked her husband how she could be a better wife, it started her on a journey she didnβt expect.
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.
Real Talk: What the EHT Black Hole and My Fiction Career Have in Common
The Indie Publishing process, and the unique struggles that is posing at my current career phase. I need your help to make this thing work.
Please, Get Uncomfortable
Christians tend to grab a flagβand a sword and pitchforkβwhenever we perceive that our βrightsβ or our βfaithβ are being threatened. But as the standard-bearers of Christ, are we really crusading for what we think we are?
The Waterboy Cover Reveal
Two weeks from today, on March 27, I will be releasing The Waterboy. It will be free and available exclusively to my newsletter subscribers. Here is the cover, blurb, and a short behind-the-scenes about the book.
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.
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!)
Equilibrium: What a Rush!
Today, I had an epiphany. I realized that my idealized state of βbalanceβ and true homeostasis are not the same thing. This is going to change everythingβ¦
Working with Impostor Syndrome
When it comes to self-makeovers, there is no louder voice about what "should be done" than the one coming from between our ears. And there is nothing wrong with self-reflection and a determination to do something better in the coming year. But there are certain things that we will never be βreadyβ for until we start doing them.
Mae Renfroe: Surrendered to God
Mae Renfroe lost her second-eldest son, Clayton, in a quadding accident in April of 2017 at the age of fourteen. Mae and I both hope you will be encouraged by her story.
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.
Indulgent Eggnog (with or without Dairy)
This eggnog recipe has converted confirmed eggnog haters. βLiquid ice cream,β someone once called it. And now I have a dairy-free version. (This post includes both.)
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.
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate
A delicious, frothy, homemade dairy-free hot chocolate recipe for you.