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Finding My Voice in the AI Wars

I’m tired of letting the bullies win. So this is my big third-act speech. (That I hope is actually in the first act.)

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Call Me Jane Jetson

I talk about how I’ve used AI tools as part of my creative process, including the creation of the digital audiobook of the sweet small-town romance Every Star that Shines, which was published today!

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Creating a Vivid Fantasy Mermaid World with Real-Life Connections

In Part Five of my Rise of the Grigori Beneath-the-Surface series, I talk about some of the seed ideas the grew into a full-blown fantasy world full of mermaids, crystal technology, and more. (Hint: Breathing stones aren’t so far-fetched after all.)

Talena Winters 11/1/22 Talena Winters 11/1/22

Narrowing My Focus

I’ve been busy and trying to do all the things, so it’s time to slow down again and focus on what’s next.

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Impostor Syndrome, P.T. Barnum & the Enneagram

My latest bout with Impostor Syndrome led to some interesting discoveries about how Impostor Syndrome and Enneagram Type might work together.

Talena Winters 8/31/22 Talena Winters 8/31/22

Morning Lite: My New Productivity Plan

Part of my Slow Productivity switch has been changing my morning routine. I’m only a few days in, but it seems to be working so far…

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What's weird about being a writer

The journey to and through a book launch is full of ups and downs. Also, Every Star that Shines is out at last. I read a couple of pages from it in this post.

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Lots of bookish things… including my new title!

Update on my week, including the arrival of the hardbacks for Every Star that Shines! Woot!

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Just Roll With It

The full story of my tour through the ditch, plus a few other quick updates on the state of things around here.

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Random Wordings

Updates on my brain state, what I’ve been up to with writing, knitting, and more, Patreon, author life, and a giveaway for my readers.

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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 what’s coming next ‘round these parts.

Talena Winters 7/29/19 Talena Winters 7/29/19

5 Unexpected Benefits I've Received from my Writing Career

Five things I’m 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!