
Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.

Rattling Around In My Head
About the empty nest, my current health, my amazing hubby, and how he inspires my love stories.

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!



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.

Some weeks, we crawl instead of walk
I felt slower than usual this week, but still ended up with some cool things for my readers and knitting customers. And I got to be social, too.

Friday Morning Coffee Chat
A quick update about my progress this week. Let’s have a cuppa…

Ten Reasons My Life is Great Anyway
My life took an unexpected turn last week that has inserted a great deal of stress into it. This is the result of a reminder to focus on the things that are still great in my life.

A Matter of Perspective
Quick update on The Sphinx’s Heart revisions and some family stuff.

I Made it Through the Fire Swamp... Okay, close.
After many moons of silence, I recap why it’s been so quiet here for the last six months: my journey through burnout.

Saga of a House
After almost a decade, we have finally moved a permanent home to our property. It’s been a haul to get it here, literally, and 2020 hasn’t made it easier. But we’ve moving ahead and will soon be moving in. Here’s the story.

A Season of Transitions
Between my son leaving for college, buying a new house, shifts in careers, and some difficult health-related news, it’s been a challenging few months. But I’m holding on to gratitude. Here’s what’s been going on.

What's Supernatural and Read All Over?
A very cool multi-author book promo for speculative fiction lovers, plus a brief personal update.

Hair, shoulder pads, and nukes.
Another personal update written to the company of Doctor Who. In general this new is becoming normal. Plus a strange thing to be thankful for right now.

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.