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.
Does Insomnia mean I'm recovering from Burnout?
Middle-of-the-night thoughts about returning to my old night-owl ways and what that might mean for my recovery from burnout. Plus a free holiday story.
So This is What it Feels Like?
Iβve wrapped up The Sphinxβs Heart and all my other projects due before the end of the year, and Iβm not quite sure how to cope with the lack of stress. Oh, wait. Now I have to deal with other stress. And thatβs life.
Writing and Other Adventures
The Sphinxβs Heart coming November 16, new print covers for Finding Heaven now available, and an update on my crazy life for the last several months.
A Matter of Perspective
Quick update on The Sphinxβs Heart revisions and some family stuff.
Sweet Inspirational Stories to Beat the Heat
Iβm loving these sweet inspirational books and shows right nowβ¦
Hot Alberta Summer and Sphinxβs Heart Update
Itβs hot! And an update on progress for The Sphinxβs Heart.
Weird Things I'm Grateful For: Toilets
Sometimes it helps to count your blessings. One of the biggest that doesnβt deserve nearly enough attention: indoor plumbing. Can I get an amen?
Remembering Me
βDo you remember who I am?β Mom asks.
I donβt bother asking Grandma if she remembers me. She hasnβt recognized me as her granddaughter for years.
Searching for my Voice
On dissatisfaction, healing from burnout, and losing my voice. (And maybe finding it again.)
I Made it Through the Fire Swamp... Okay, close.
After many moons of silence, I recap why itβs been so quiet here for the last six months: my journey through burnout.
Rhonda Parrish: Thriving with her Tribe
Author, editor, and hydra-tamer Rhonda Parrish has made a life doing what she loves bestβwriting and helping others. Her deep-seated passion for creating community grew from surprising roots. Rhonda has been a positive influence for many aspiring and established writers. Read this post to find out how she forged a path to get to where she is now.
A Season of Transitions
Between my son leaving for college, buying a new house, shifts in careers, and some difficult health-related news, itβs been a challenging few months. But Iβm holding on to gratitude. Hereβs whatβs been going on.
The Sphinx's Heart and the Lion of St. Mark
A behind-the-scenes post with a quote from my new book, plus how I came up with the attributes of the cherubim in Rise of the Grigori.
Jessica Renwick: Writing a New Ending
From a decade-long abusive marriage to an award-winning author in a life she loves, Jessica Renwick shares her journey to health, healing, and authenticity in this moving installment in the βInspirational Peopleβ feature.