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.
Jessica Renwick on her new middle grade fantasy book and a Cover Reveal for Brandy Ackerley
Cover reveal for a new epic fantasy by Brandy Ackerley, an author interview with Jessica Renwick about her new middle grade fantasy The Bow of Anarchy (Starfell Book 3).
Keep Calm and Be Like the Doctor
βWeβre all stories in the end. Make it a good one.β - the 11th Doctor
A repost from my newsletter with some inspiration from Doctor Who about the times weβre in and how to win the war.
Three New Fantasy Books from Canadian Authors to Check Out
Check out these imaginative new titles from authors Suzy Vadori, Jessica Renwick, and Joshua Pantalleresco. Also, a little behind-the-scenes interview with Joshua about this upcoming release, Cloud Diver.
Hair, shoulder pads, and nukes.
Another personal update written to the company of Doctor Who. In general this new is becoming normal. Plus a strange thing to be thankful for right now.
Can Someone Stop the World? Iβd Like to Get Off.
Personal update about the current pandemic, The Sphinxβs Heart (itβs two books now!), our new dog, and more.
Knitting Book Review: Socks from the Toe Up by Wendy D. Johnson
Lovely photography and a variety of options in a clean, minimalist design as fresh as new snow.
LYS Spotlight: Quintessential Knits in Duvall, WA, USA
A riot of colour, knitwear eye candy, and touchable texture reigns in this small town Local Yarn Store.
Take Another Step: How Every Part of the Journey Gets Us to Our Goals
You are only one step away from being one step closer to your goal. Take another step today.
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.