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.
Covering Books and Life in General
New book covers, wider distribution for my titles, plus my very eventful/uneventful start to the year.
Like a Phoenix
When I crashed and burned, it made room for a new paradigmβaccepting who I am as an artist and what I truly want from my life. This year is looking brighter already.
Developing Successful Habits
My approach to goal-setting for 2020, plus my holiday highlights photo album.
The Week of Epicness That Will Change My Writing Life
Last week, there were several exciting things that happened in my writing career: The Undineβs Tear hit the top 100 on Amazon, I was featured on Mark Leslie Lefebvreβs podcast, and I finished the zero draft of The Spinxβs Heart. But the most exciting thing for me personally was discovering the possibilities of dictation as a productivity tool. This post is mostly me geeking out about it. (But thereβs also a sale link.)
Mark Leslie Lefebvre Finds His Voice
Author, speaker, bookseller, and publishing industry expert Mark Leslie Lefebvre on overcoming personal fears to fulfill his passionβtelling stories and helping other authors be successful.
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.
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.
Joshua Pantalleresco: Blessing the Broken Road
Writer and podcaster Joshua Pantalleresco has had more than a few unexpected twists and turns in his life, but heβs learned to embrace change and opportunities when they comeβ¦ and has usually been grateful he has.
5 Unexpected Benefits Iβve Received from my Writing Career
Five things Iβm 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!
Remembering How to Chillax
In which I discuss the family vacation, progress on The Sphinxβs Heart, and introduce our trip mascots, Hagrid and Dumbledore.
Giveaways and Signings and Podcasts, Oh My!
There are three reasons you should read this post. Actually, scratch that. There are over a hundred reasons you should read this post. Hint: It involves free books! (Plus the other stuff in the title, too.)
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.
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.