Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.
Searching for Rainbows
This week’s coffee chat update, including my not-quite-writer’s-block woes and my adventures on TikTok.
Lots of bookish things… including my new title!
Update on my week, including the arrival of the hardbacks for Every Star that Shines! Woot!
Friday Morning Coffee Chat
A quick update about my progress this week. Let’s have a cuppa…
The Undine's Tear on tour!
News about the upcoming blog tour for The Undine’s Tear (with prizes!), and an update on my current work in progress, Every Star that Shines.
Does Insomnia mean I'm recovering from Burnout?
Middle-of-the-night thoughts about returning to my old night-owl ways and what that might mean for my recovery from burnout. Plus a free holiday story.
So This is What it Feels Like?
I’ve wrapped up The Sphinx’s Heart and all my other projects due before the end of the year, and I’m not quite sure how to cope with the lack of stress. Oh, wait. Now I have to deal with other stress. And that’s life.
Writing and Other Adventures
The Sphinx’s Heart coming November 16, new print covers for Finding Heaven now available, and an update on my crazy life for the last several months.
A Matter of Perspective
Quick update on The Sphinx’s Heart revisions and some family stuff.
Hot Alberta Summer and Sphinx’s Heart Update
It’s hot! And an update on progress for The Sphinx’s Heart.
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.
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.
The Sphinx's Heart and the Lion of St. Mark
A behind-the-scenes post with a quote from my new book, plus how I came up with the attributes of the cherubim in Rise of the Grigori.
Brandy Ackerley on Fictionalizing Japanese Kitsune Folklore and an Epic Cover Reveal
A cool new epic fantasy cover from a new trilogy by Canadian author L.R. Knight, and an author interview with Brandy Ackerley about her Japanese folklore-inspired Kitsune-Ken series.
What’s Supernatural and Read All Over?
A very cool multi-author book promo for speculative fiction lovers, plus a brief writing update.
Beneath the Surface and the Amazing Suzy Vadori
Exciting news about The Waterboy going into audio, and an interview with Canadian author Suzy Vadori about her new young adult novel, Wall of Wishes.