Talena Winters 2/7/25 Talena Winters 2/7/25

Of Beauties and Beasts

My obsession with the Tale as Old as Time in all its iterations, and why I believe it resonates with us so deeply.

Talena Winters 2/3/25 Talena Winters 2/3/25

Life Lessons from a Late-Undiagnosed ADHD-er

I’m still new on the journey of learning about my ADHD, but I’ve been learning about how to deal with it for a long time—and these are a few things I’d love my kids, or anyone else learning to deal with executive disfunction (or even just life), to learn earlier rather than later.

Talena Winters 1/17/25 Talena Winters 1/17/25

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.

Talena Winters 1/11/25 Talena Winters 1/11/25

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.

Talena Winters 11/1/24 Talena Winters 11/1/24

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.

Talena Winters 10/18/24 Talena Winters 10/18/24

Rattling Around In My Head

About the empty nest, my current health, my amazing hubby, and how he inspires my love stories.

Talena Winters 10/4/24 Talena Winters 10/4/24

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!

Talena Winters 8/9/24 Talena Winters 8/9/24

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!

Talena Winters 7/29/24 Talena Winters 7/29/24

Love is the answer

Thoughts on The Giver, harmony, and love.

Talena Winters 6/26/24 Talena Winters 6/26/24

Aspirational Paradox

Kent M. Keith’s “Paradoxical Commandments” really hit home today. Quick read, but a powerful one.

Talena Winters 6/17/24 Talena Winters 6/17/24

You do you, boo.

Everyone needs something they do that feeds their soul without worrying if it’s “good enough.” And if the trolls don’t approve, just remember—they’re the ones who are missing out. Keep doing the thing. Keep making the art. Keep playing and being creative and having fun. Ditch the perfection and hold onto the joy for dear life. That’s what creativity is for.