Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.
Of Beauties and Beasts: How Damaged Heroes Point to Redemptive Love
My obsession with the Tale as Old as Time in all its iterations, and why I believe it resonates with us so deeply.
The Good, the Bad, and the Wicked
In which I explore the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (both the book, the Wicked musical, and the history of this story), and what Elphaba and Batman have in common.
Re-Introducing the Books and Tea League
The Books and Tea League is coming back home so I can provide the cool content you asked for in a members-only space. I hope you’ll check it out and join me inside!
Sweet Inspirational Stories to Beat the Heat
I’m loving these sweet inspirational books and shows right now…
Book Rec: Educated by Tara Westover
Quick update about my complicated schedule and a free desktop wallpaper.
Becoming Healthier Through Better Time Management
An update on my progress toward getting fit, and what I’ve finally done that is working.
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.
Finding Heaven: A Story That Matters
Two years ago, when I began this journey, I was terrified. I was newly grieving. I didn't know why this was the story God gave me to write, but I did know that it was the one I was supposed to write. Here are some early reviews that confirmed that to me.
7 Moments: What's Been Keeping Me Busy
A photo essay of what's been filling up my blog silence.
7 Things: Books for Summer
Okay, so I know that summer is already almost half over. (What? I know, right?) But there are still six more weeks for summer reading--you've got plenty of time! (Six of the seven are indie authors or were published by small presses, and several are by Canadian authors. Can you guess which ones?)
Summer Book List
A list of my planned reading for the next few months. It’s ambitious, but I intend to indulge myself!