Wednesday, April 28, 2010

I'm Going to Have a Novel Published!

Yay! Prospera Publishing announced yesterday in their newsletter (sign up for some great tips!) that my novel The Hating Game is going to be published!

The editor has been working with me to let me know all the great things we're going to do to make it even better, and I'm super excited to get going. Right now, we're planning for a release date of early 2011.

To celebrate, I'll be planning a giveaway shortly once I get my head back down from the clouds! And a giant thank you to everyone who has read and followed this blog. You've really helped make the waiting bearable. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Here are some notes (scroll down) from last night's agent talk at the London Writers' Club.
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102 comments:

  1. Shannon28 April 2010 at 09:07

    Congratulations! Excellent news!

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  2. Brigid O'Connor28 April 2010 at 09:40

    Talli, that's amazing news, enjoy and savour the moment. You deserve it, come and do a book signing in Dublin.

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  3. Jessica Bell28 April 2010 at 09:43

    WHOAH! HUMUNGOUS CONGRATS! :)

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  4. Mel Chesley28 April 2010 at 09:52

    Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Congratulations!! That is totally awesome news. Good job!

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  5. Lindsay28 April 2010 at 10:14

    OMG that's fantastic news Talli.

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  6. Karen Roderick28 April 2010 at 10:23

    Amazing life changing news Talli, even though I've only been following your blog for a few weeks I could feel you were on the cusp! Do keep us posted on release dates etc. Brilliant, well done K xx

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  7. Anonymous28 April 2010 at 10:51

    How wonderful for you Yay!! :o)))

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  8. Talli Roland28 April 2010 at 11:08

    Thank you all! Super exxxx-cited!

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  9. Anne Gallagher28 April 2010 at 11:09

    Congratulations, that's so exciting for you. I'm so happy for you!!!!

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  10. Deniz Bevan28 April 2010 at 11:45

    Congratulations! *Waves pop pom*
    And you know, if you ever, ahem, need a beta reader...
    :-)

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  11. Words A Day28 April 2010 at 11:55

    congratulations! great title too! Look forward to reading your novel!

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  12. Old Kitty28 April 2010 at 11:57

    Talli you utterly fab creature!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Bring out the champers, kick out your house guests.. oh ok they can have a sip!! and celebrate like it's 1999 again!!!

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Oh when I read the blurb of your book I really thought - oh my goodness - it's GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I for one will be queuing outside waterstone's for a signed copy (HINT!!) LOL!!!

    Take care and WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!

    *clapping like the clappers and getting jiggy with it!*

    Fabulous, fabulous news!!!

    x

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  13. Old Kitty28 April 2010 at 12:00

    p.s!!!

    sorry I was so excited for you I forgot to say THANK YOU!! for the really handy words of wisdom from the agent talk!!

    I have now crossed a big red line on my opening para - yep a man waking up from a hang-over - seriously!! I kid you not!! I am so, so not joking.

    Which makes it even funnier!!!

    LOL!!

    Take care!!

    x

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  14. Jan Morrison28 April 2010 at 12:17

    Oh Talli - that is such wonderful news! I can't wait to hear more about it - as I put my head down and work!!

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  15. Tamara Hart Heiner28 April 2010 at 12:18

    yay!!! that is so wonderful for you!

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  16. Kristine Asselin28 April 2010 at 12:21

    Congrats, Talli! Great news! Enjoy the glow!

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  17. Vicki Rocho28 April 2010 at 12:25

    Congratulations! How incredibly exciting! Can't wait to hear more behind-the-scenes stuff as you make your revisions and The Date approaches!

    Keep up the great work!

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  18. Ellen Brickley28 April 2010 at 12:25

    Talli, I'm so happy for you, that's just wonderful news :D

    I'll buy the book on release day, I promise! And I agree with Brigid, get yourself over to Dublin for a signing sometime, we'll take you out for coffee and compare writers' arses :p

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  19. Talli Roland28 April 2010 at 12:32

    Thank you, thank you all! It's so lovely to be able to share this news with supportive writers around the world!

    Ellen and Brigid, yes. If I do come to Dublin be warned: my writer's arse will do some serious training and will be ready to compete!

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  20. Lola Sharp28 April 2010 at 12:48

    WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!


    CONGRATS! *HUGS, HIGH FIVES, DANCING!*

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  21. Jenny Beattie28 April 2010 at 13:05

    Wow, how fantastic. Congratulations to you. Can't wait to hear all the details.

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  22. Mason Canyon28 April 2010 at 13:06

    Congratulations and time to do the happy dance. Wonderful news. Remember Thoughts in Progress if you go on blog tour. Best of luck.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  23. Unknown28 April 2010 at 13:06

    Wow Talli that is so fantastic!!!! *hugs* I'm so happy for you and can't wait to hear the details!

    I want to be one of the first to purchase it! Hopefully get it signed to *wink* if I'm lucky of course *hint,hint*

    :)

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  24. Candyland28 April 2010 at 13:23

    SOOOO GREAT TALLI! Congrats!!!

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  25. Crystal Cook28 April 2010 at 13:31

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! So happy for you!!! You deserve it Talli, I just knew it would be published!!

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  26. Joanne28 April 2010 at 13:39

    Congratulations, what wonderful news! You must be so excited! I'm looking forward to reading about your journey to publication, and raising my coffee cup to you in a congratulatory toast :)

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  27. Anonymous28 April 2010 at 13:47

    That's excellent...so excited for you and so interested in your journey from here. xx

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  28. Neurotic Workaholic28 April 2010 at 13:53

    Yay! Congratulations Talli! I'm very happy for you. I wish the book came out sooner rather than later so that I can read it, as in right now. :)

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  29. Carol Kilgore28 April 2010 at 13:57

    How wonderful! I know you're thrilled. Can't wait to hear more. Celebrate with your favorite coffee.

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  30. Alyson28 April 2010 at 13:58

    Congrats, congrats! That is amazing! I'm so happy for you! Bring on the wine to celebrate!!!

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  31. Christi Goddard28 April 2010 at 13:58

    Congratulations, Talli! I'm so happy for you! Suck in that sweet smell of success.

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  32. Guinevere28 April 2010 at 14:00

    CONGRATS! That is so exciting. :)

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  33. Aubrie28 April 2010 at 14:01

    Congratulations! *happy dance* I'll buy it. :)

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  34. Amy Saia28 April 2010 at 14:06

    Simply awesome! Congrats to you!!! I love to hear news like this. Yay!

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  35. Mia Hayson28 April 2010 at 14:08

    YAY!! Congratulations! That is SUCH COOL NEWS!!

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  36. Laurel Garver28 April 2010 at 14:13

    YIPPEE! Incredible news! Contrats, Talli!

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  37. Summer Frey28 April 2010 at 14:24

    Yay Talli!! That's so awesome! I hope you're draining all the grapes in the land to celebrate!!

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  38. Bish Denham28 April 2010 at 14:26

    WOW Talli! HUGE CONGRATUALTIONS WITH LOTS OF NOISE! (Like fireworks and squeals of delight much jumping up and down!)

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  39. Jaydee Morgan28 April 2010 at 14:32

    Woo hoo!! That's awesome news and congratulations :)

    Make sure you celebrate in style!

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  40. Stina28 April 2010 at 14:39

    Congrats on the great news!!!!!

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  41. Ann28 April 2010 at 15:24

    YEAH!!!YAY!!HipHipHooray! I am thrilled for you. Well done. Book is already on my must have list!!! What else can I say...Oh congratulations and well done you!

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  42. Valerie Geary28 April 2010 at 15:28

    *Happy Dance*!! Congrats!!

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  43. Sarah Ahiers28 April 2010 at 15:31

    Woo Hoo!
    That's awesome news!
    Congrats!

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  44. Karen Jones Gowen28 April 2010 at 15:57

    Congratulations!! It's going to be an awesome book, I can't wait to read it!! I'll enjoy following your blog throughout the editing process!

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  45. Jayne28 April 2010 at 15:57

    Talli I am so very happy for you! You really truly deserve this, and I will be first in the queue to buy your book when the day comes. Well done!

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  46. Rebecca T.28 April 2010 at 16:16

    Congrats! That's so fantastic! yeah!!!!!!!

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  47. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENR28 April 2010 at 16:26

    Oh wow! That is AMAZING! Celebrate to infinity! Congratulations!

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  48. Anonymous28 April 2010 at 16:58

    Congratulations, Talli! That's so exciting!

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  49. Elspeth Futcher28 April 2010 at 17:00

    How utterly marvelous. Champagne all round! Can you hear my cheers coming to you from the west coast of Canada?

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  50. Kayeleen Hamblin28 April 2010 at 17:18

    Holy Cow! I'm so excited for you! YAY!

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  51. Laura S.28 April 2010 at 17:39

    WAHOO!!!!! I'm so excited for you! I'm opening a bottle of virtual champagne for you! Congratulations, Talli! I can't wait to read your book!!!

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  52. Private28 April 2010 at 17:43

    CONGRATULATIONS! Go to Claridge's and have afternoon tea to celebrate!

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  53. Margo Berendsen28 April 2010 at 17:53

    Oh that is so cool. Thrilled for you and am definitely planning to buy it and read it! (umm, what's it about?) :)

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  54. Melissa Hurst28 April 2010 at 17:56

    Yay!!!!!! I'm so happy for you:)

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  55. Hannah28 April 2010 at 19:04

    SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! THAT'S AWESOME NEWS!!

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  56. Rosalind Adam28 April 2010 at 19:10

    Many congratulations on your excellent news and thanks for the notes from the Agent Talk. Yet again I'm wishing I lived in London.

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  57. MTeacress28 April 2010 at 19:15

    Holy Schmoly Tally, royal pats on the back for you! Take a bow! *applause*

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  58. MBW aka Olleymae28 April 2010 at 19:53

    Bravo!!! Contgrats :)

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  59. Talli Roland28 April 2010 at 19:56

    Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone! I've tried to respond to those who have their emails visible - and to those who didn't, a massive massive thank you for sharing this with me!

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  60. Alex J. Cavanaugh28 April 2010 at 20:01

    That is awesome, Talli!

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  61. Unknown28 April 2010 at 20:06

    Whoot!!!!! I'm so excited for you! Damn girl, way to go! I can't wait to read it!!!!!

    I'm tagging you on my blog today!!!! Come visit!

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  62. Julie Dao28 April 2010 at 20:30

    AHHHHHH I'm so excited for you!!! I cannot wait to buy your book when it comes out. Keep us posted! (By the way, I got your package in the mail yesterday - thank you so much! Now I can say I got a prize from a famous author ;)

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  63. Charity Bradford28 April 2010 at 20:35

    Congratulations! This is so exciting.

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  64. Anonymous28 April 2010 at 20:41

    Woo hoo and well done! :)

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  65. Christine Danek28 April 2010 at 20:43

    I am so happy for you!!! Congrats! Wahoo!!! **I'm doing a happy dance for you and applauding***.
    Way to go! Can't wait to hear about the details.

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  66. Shelley Sly28 April 2010 at 21:01

    Congratulations Talli!!!!! :D :D I'll be supporting you the whole way!!

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  67. Milton28 April 2010 at 21:04

    Miiiioooow!! Purrs to you! :)

    Milt x

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  68. Saumya28 April 2010 at 21:43

    That is AMAZING!!!! Congrats! Hope you're celebrating right now :)
    You're an inspiration for us all!!!

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  69. Fran Hill28 April 2010 at 21:46

    Great news. Hope you're celebrating!

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  70. Anonymous28 April 2010 at 21:47

    Many, many congratulations.

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  71. Alison28 April 2010 at 22:13

    super big SQUEEEE and congrats!that is amazing!!!!!!!

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  72. JE28 April 2010 at 22:32

    HOLY SMOLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's that best news I've heard all day!!! I'm doing cartwheels for you!!!!!!!!!!

    ~JD

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  73. Talei Loto28 April 2010 at 22:45

    Fantastic news! And I've only just found your blog. Thanks for the follow on twitter today too. :)

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  74. notesfromnadir28 April 2010 at 22:54

    Talli,
    CONGRATULATIONS! :) You must be floating around on Cloud 9 right about now!

    But I'm not really surprised as you have such a wonderful writing style.

    Will this book be part of a series?

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  75. Kimberly Franklin28 April 2010 at 23:22

    That's the coolest thing I've heard all day. Congrats!!!!!!!

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  76. Zoe C. Courtman29 April 2010 at 00:14

    AWESOME news! Remember this feeling when you're working your way through your next one :D

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  77. sarahjayne smythe29 April 2010 at 00:30

    Big time congrats to you. You give me hope. :)

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  78. DL Hammons29 April 2010 at 01:33

    YAY TALLI!!!!!!!! WHOO HOOOO!!!!

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  79. VR Barkowski29 April 2010 at 02:16

    *Throwing confetti and opening champagne...*

    What exciting news! Congratulations, Talli!!!

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  80. Lydia Kang29 April 2010 at 02:57

    Talli!!!! Congrats!!!!

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  81. Tricia J. O'Brien29 April 2010 at 03:43

    Yay, that is great news! *dancing*

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  82. Yvonne Osborne29 April 2010 at 04:21

    Wow! Congratulations. That was really quick! Or was it? Anyhoo....great news!

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  83. Jackee29 April 2010 at 05:27

    Talli! This is such great awesome news that I had to come out of blog-hiding to congratulate you.

    Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!

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  84. Elliot Grace29 April 2010 at 05:27

    ...well done Talli:) Most excellent news!

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  85. D..J. Kirkby29 April 2010 at 06:27

    I'm delighted for you and what a completly fabulous title! I'm looking forward to reading your novel. xo

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  86. Christina Farley29 April 2010 at 08:03

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  87. Creepy Query Girl29 April 2010 at 08:24

    TALLI!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Can our blogs jump up and down and squeel?? That is awesome awesome news!

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  88. Susan Fields29 April 2010 at 11:37

    I had to come out of blogcation to say hooray! Congratulations, Talli!

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  89. Carol29 April 2010 at 12:16

    That is absolutley wonderful news!! Congratulations :-D

    C x

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  90. Talli Roland29 April 2010 at 15:56

    Thank you SO much everyone. I'm overwhelmed by all the lovely comments! Thank you, thank you!

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  91. Alexandra Shostak29 April 2010 at 16:14

    YAY TALLI! OMG This is so exciting! <3<3 I can't wait until it's out, it sounds amazing!

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  92. Elana Johnson29 April 2010 at 19:39

    AHHHHHHH!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

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  93. Tahereh29 April 2010 at 20:39

    SHADDUP SHADDUP SHADDUUPPPP?????

    OMG OMG OMG CONGRATS YOU ROCKSTAR!!!

    SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    I CALL A SIGNED COPY RIGHT NOW!!!

    omgggggggg

    SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!

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  94. Anonymous29 April 2010 at 22:09

    AWESOME CONGRATS TO YOU!!! IM SO HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!!!
    The book sounds great! Im going to buy it as soon as it comes out!!!
    YAY FOR YOU!

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  95. Jemi Fraser30 April 2010 at 02:14

    Woohoo!!!! I'm so excited for you!! That's fabulous news :) I don't think there are enough !!!! to express how delighted I am! :) Congratulations.

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  96. lisa and laura30 April 2010 at 05:34

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! SO happy for you Talli! Best. News. EVER.

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  97. Missed Periods30 April 2010 at 07:12

    Lovely. Congrats!

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  98. Raine Chasing30 April 2010 at 20:08

    Congrats. I'm so happy for you.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. Best of luck in all your writing ventures. :)

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  99. T.J. Carson1 May 2010 at 21:02

    AHHHH! CONGRATULATIONS! Sorry I'm a little late in the congratulatory department (the one week I get super busy and don't get to check up on my friend's blogs and you get published!!!!!! just my luck) haha. I def heard on other blogs about your success when I got back online today and I'm proud of you!!! That is an AMAZINGLY AWESOME ACCOMPLISHMENT (alliteration baby)!!!!!!! YOU ROCK! Keep us all updated! I want to hear more on the process and your successes :) You go girl!!!!!!!!!

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  100. Elizabeth Haysmont2 May 2010 at 20:42

    I read the blurb on your website and found it enticing! Now I can't wait for it to come out. Do you know if it will be available as an ebook?

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  101. Ju Dimello3 May 2010 at 05:09

    Hi, First time am checking out your blog :)

    And in time for the great news :) Congrats !! This is so exciting...and of course, motivating to keep writing !!

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  102. Tara4 May 2010 at 15:43

    Talli!! I just came across this linked on another blog.

    CONGRATS girl :)

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