Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.
Book Review: Eleora by Melissa Keaster
In Eleora, Melissa Keaster brings to life a world as enduring as Narnia or Middle Earth and characters that will live in your heart next to Lucy Pevensie and Bilbo Baggins. It is a world where spirits walk, crime rings hold immense power, and the King, though seemingly absent, still guides the land through the magical Eleora stone--a gem of immense power.
Book Review: Endless Change by P.D. Workman
This spring, I had the opportunity to beta-read a novel for Calgary author P.D. Workman, who writes stories in the YA genre. Since she has just released it, I get to share it with you at last!
Book Review: That Wicked Earl by Jessica L. Jackson
Review for great new Regency romance book "That Wicked Earl" by Jessica L. Jackson.
Dear Beautiful, You’re Captivating as You Are
We all have days when we don't feel beautiful. On those days, we need to know that we are precious, we are amazing, and we are loved. We are the apple of our Father's eye.
Book Review: "The Redemption" by MaryLu Tyndall
From the first pixelated page, The Redemption had me hooked. There was danger, suspense, personal growth, and yes, a little mystery.
The Classic Question (Ginger or Mary Ann?)
I never imagined my preteen boys would have this debate, but here we are…
Introducing the Brennan Hat (knitting pattern)
Announcing the Brennan Hat knitting pattern from My Secret Wish Knitting and the story behind it.
The Joy of Bread
My recent adventures and experiments with bread-baking, inspired in part by Peter Reinhart’s The Bread-Baker’s Apprentice.
Summer Book List
A list of my planned reading for the next few months. It’s ambitious, but I intend to indulge myself!