Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.
Living Without Regrets
The new Apple TV thriller series Dark Matter and a recent blog-organization project have me thinking deep (and grateful) thoughts about the roads not taken… and the one I did.
Coming to Life Again
I’m rising from the ashes of a crash and burn four years ago with hope and optimism for a new year, and some intentions to make it a year I’m proud of.
Sowing New Creative Seeds
Notes on the “in-between” stages of creative work and how I’m planning to tackle my upcoming projects to publish more frequently and keep my creativity fresh.
Rattling Around In My Head
About the empty nest, my current health, my amazing hubby, and how he inspires my love stories.
Let’s Ring some Bells!
My newest book will be released into the world in less than two weeks! Here's a bit more about it and how you can get your hands on it with some awesome extras!
Help Me Pick: 11 Ideas for Upcoming Posts
I need your feedback to help me serve you content you’ll most enjoy. Please vote on these ideas!
Through the Fire
We’re in the worst wildfire season in Alberta’s history, but there’s a lot of other life stuff happening too. Thankfully, most of it’s good.
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!
Couples to “ship” for Valentines Day
A fun introduction to the couples in my books, plus a print book clearance sale just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Winding Ways, Dark Secrets, and Dwarf Duels, Oh My!
In Part Seven of the Rise of the Grigori Beneath-the-Surface series I’ve got my most favourite author interview I’ve ever done in my life. Mary from Kit’n’Kabookle came up with some seriously fun questions—including a behind-the-scenes moment from Calandra’s past that’s not in the series itself.
Read on for a real treat!
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.)
Stories and Embers
My energy’s low, so instead of pondering life like I usually do, here’s a little round-up of some of my recent projects you might be interested in.
Playing with Audio Robots
My experiment with auto-narration for The Friday Night Date Dress turned out even better than I expected.