Wednesday, September 01, 2010

September Scariness

Can you believe it's September? Can you believe I say that every September? I'm so original, I know. It's just that September reminds me of everything I haven't done; of all those looming deadlines.

There's exciting -- if scary -- stuff around the corner. The Hating Game launch next year is getting ever-closer and we're also planning to release an e-book version in time for Christmas! I have some ideas up my sleeve for that one, but I'll stay mum for now.

And I've surpassed 400 followers! Thank you so much to everyone who reads, comments and supports me. You're all brilliant. To celebrate, I'll be holding a draw at the end of September.

Five people will win their choice of one of the following:

1. A query critique. I'm no professional but I've written loads of blurbs and I can usually create pretty good hooks. Plus, I used to work as an editor at a magazine publisher so I'm pretty good at picking up any errors.

2. An line edit of 30 pages of your manuscript. Pick any 30 pages!

3. A copy of 24 Hours Paris, my Paris tour guide.

4. A copy of 24 Hours London, my London tour guide.

5. Lucky dip! Take your chances with this one!

So there you have it! If your name is drawn, just pick which one you'd like to go with. All you have to do to be in the draw is to be a follower on 30th September. That's it! I'm all for making life easy. Plus, I just want to say thanks!

And in other news, I've now created a Facebook page. Yay!

61 comments:

  1. Wow, that's so kind of you! Not only are you generous but we have common habits -- coffee, write, wine -- What's not to love! Thanks! :D

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  2. You my friend are all sorts of awesome! I know what you mean about September, every year it rolls around and I'm saying 'Holy crap it's September'

    I'm ready for it, bring on the fall months, more writing, more cozing up with the hubs, and nice warm chili on those frigid cold days (okay so living in houston it no longer gets that cold, but I keep it in mind when I make chili!)

    Yay for an awesome giveaway... lucky dip sounds like something worth trying for, but I think I'd seek your opinion on one of the many novels I'm working on!!!

    Happy Wednesday!

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  3. I know! I can't believe its September already, scary. I've still got lots to write to meet my self-imposed WIP deadline!

    Congrats on your 400 + fab followers!! And I'm going to check out your facebook page too!

    Happy Wednesday x

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  4. Congrats on 400 followers! You have a great blog- i always enjoy reading your posts, even if i don't comment. :)

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  5. I'm still wondering where the last decade went! Time flies way too fast. Best of luck with your launch! Your book definitely sounds like the type I love - looking forward to reading it. :-)

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  6. Talli, you are so generous. :)

    I can't believe it's Septemeber either. I really don't know where the year has gone..Oh yeah, it went while I was editing. lol.

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  7. Talli, you are so generous. :)

    I can't believe it's Septemeber either. I really don't know where the year has gone..Oh yeah, it went while I was editing. lol.

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  8. Yay no maths involved!! Hooorah!!

    Awwww Congratulations with your book about to be electrified!! Wonderful!! I'm holding out for the paper edition though - darn it- I'm old fashioned (but ever so retro with it!!!).

    Yep. It's (how many days to x-mas???) September!!! Yikes!

    Yay!!! Over 400 followers and rising!!!

    take care
    x

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  9. Ebook? YES, please!! I have a Kindle and have been saving my marriage by buying the majority through it instead of adding to the shelves...*ahem* Husband doesn't like my growing shelves. Hence the Kindle. :)

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  10. I'm having the same September shock. Suddenly the party is over...
    I'd love to read your Paris guide.

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  11. Nothing wrong with making life easy! That is a very thoughtful offer. I keep thinking about a giveaway on my blog but can't decide what to give away!

    CJ xx

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  12. Congratulations on 400 followers. And yeah for the giveaway. I would love to enter, if I may.
    And I do like your FB page too.

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  13. You're such a sweetie Talli!

    September is always the New Year for me - new students, new class, new fun :)

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  14. I do the same thing in September! Can't wait for the Big Draw :)

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  15. September already, I love autumn though, and something about the kids being back in school makes me feel all student like again,
    Great competition and exciting you dont have to wait long for your book to come out.

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  16. Ooh! See you on FB! (Although I'm not Queenie over there ;-))

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  17. Congrats on 400+ followers!!! Your prizes are awesome. And I loooooove the easy entering, lol!

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  18. No I cannot believe it's September, and I am NOT happy about it. I feel all out of sorts. Summer CAN'T be over yet. It was hardly even hot! Anyway, congrats on all your success this year! More coming next year I'm sure of it.

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  19. Tali, you and your blog are awesome. And I looove easy contests. I did win a pair of barettes in fourth grade, so beware: I have a history of wining, LOL!

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  20. I need to sew my mouth shut to stop me saying 'soon be Christmas!' I even annoy myself saying it. That and 'could be worse, could be raining'. I am soooo irritating..

    Anyway, best of luck with the soon-to-be book launch. Can't wait to read it.

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  21. Great contest! Congrats on the followers. :)

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  22. Thanks everyone! I hope you ALL win the contest! You've been such fab followers! :)

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  23. Happy September! That means winter is right around the corner (booooo hisssss), but a contest is a good way to distract us! Good cal. (Of course I'm on the contest shelf for the time being, but I still feel totally distracted, thanks!)

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  24. Congratulations on the 400-plus followers. You have a wonderful blog.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  25. Congratulations on the 400 followers:-)

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  26. This is so amazing! I'm already a follower, and I follow you because you're awesome. So I'm not surprised you've passed 400 - congratulations!

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  27. September rolls around faster and faster every year, don't you think. But I love the autumn though.

    Over 400 followers...
    Congratulations, but then you deserve all of them.

    What a great giveaway too. Extremely generous.

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  28. Congrats on the 400. That's a lovely round kind of number. Very satisfying.

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  29. Congratulations, Talli! Well deserved.
    And do your books come as eBooks?

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  30. I can't believe it is September either. We had a pretty cool summer here in SoCal, so it's like I am still waiting for summer.

    Congrats on your book and all of your followers. It's going to be an exciting year.

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  31. I want... 24 hour London!

    I also want... your new book.

    And I want... you to advertise your book on my blog somehow...

    And I want... a fiat 500.

    And I want... another cup of coffee.

    And I want... a massage.

    And I want... oh, I better stop. I'm just being greedy. I'm going for a cup of coffee now.

    CD

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  32. What a wonderful contest. If I win, I'd take the second prize.

    400 followers - congratulations!

    I cannot wait for your book to come out.

    Fall gives me the same feeling. It's that back-to-school glum from childhood.

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  33. Wow. You're awesome. Thanks!
    I love September. Used to be because my birthday was in september and now it's despite the fact that my birthday is september ;)
    But I do love fall.

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  34. Talli, congrats on 400 followers. You have a lovely blog. The contest sounds all sorts of awesome. :)

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  35. Thanks everyone! Yay for you all. :)

    Alex - they can be either hard copy or PDF. I'm not sure how to send a .mobi file or epub file!

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  36. Hi Talli. I'm a neophyte on Facebook, but I think I'm already following you. I left a message on your wall or profile or whatever.

    Your giveaway sounds great! And congrats on all the followers.

    Helen

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  37. Love September Scariness - this is my favourite time of year, it always feels more of a new start, new year than the actual New Year does!

    Congrats on your wonderful follower tally, Talli! They're nothing but fully deserved - you have a fab blog here.

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  38. Talli, you are amazing.

    Cannot flipping wait for your book... SO BLINKING WELL HURRY UP!!!

    I adore September... to me it is the start of life... crisp and vibrant... may you have fairy sprinkles upon your hair forever :0)

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  39. Sounds great! And I can't believe it's September either. It's like were all in a DVR and someone is pushing triple fast forward.

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  40. I hope your ebook will be on Kindle! Looking forward to reading it this year!

    Congrats on exceeding 400 followers! You sure have a great list of prizes! :)

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  41. You are all about making life easy. Congrats on all of your followers, though it's no surprise you have so many, because you're so awesome!! And if I win, I'll take anything. I'm not picky. :)

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  42. WOW! Congratulations on reaching 400 followers! Nice prizes you're offering too, so please do put my name in the hat.

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  43. Wow, thanks Talli! A contest with no effort... Who'd a thunk it? :-)

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  44. My you're generous. :]

    Congratulations on hitting over 400 followers! That's impressive.

    For once in my life I'm actually looking forward to fall. Now that I have a bike, I'm eager to get out on longer rides without the heat! And since my car does not have a working AC and only a heater...

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  45. Congrats again on the book. I checked out your facebook page. Very nice. I can't believe its September either. I have to get back into a schedule--yes I've been working on it but it seems like I have to get it done now.
    Thanks!

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  46. I like September...September means that I go on holiday in three days :-)

    C x

    Ps. I already 'like' you on FB

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  47. I think we all get that feeling in September! We start thinking about what goals we set at the beginning of the year and Christmas. Yikes.

    A lucky dip. What a lovely idea and so generous. You are the best.

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  48. Hi Talli .. happy September .. have you got over the macarons yet?!

    That's great that everything is falling into place for you .. and you're still creating ideas!

    Well done on 400 .. that's excellent - and good going ...

    Your experience sounds just what I need - especially as you're here in London .. well the UK as I'm down south!

    Enjoy September - the Indian Summer is here ..it's lovely down by the coast ..

    Enjoy the process too ... happy days - Hilary

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  49. Congratulations! Great Prizes :)

    I always enjoy your blog. Thanks for all your hard blogging work!

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  50. Congratulations on the 400 followers. That is definitely a landmark.

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  51. What a fab following. And well deserved.

    x

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  52. Huge congrats on your 400 plus followers! That takes a lot fo work. We should be giving YOU a prize! :)

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  53. Hey Talli - Found you through Alex. Congrats on surpassing 400 followers. Yay!!!
    And your prizes sound fantastic. Always wanted to go to Paris and London. Plus a critique sounds good too. Lucky dip . . . mmmmm. It's a tough decision. =D

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  54. Found you through Alex, as well. Congrats on your milestone--and I, too, mark September. Texans are always glad to have August behind us.
    Sylvia Dickey Smith

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  55. Belated Congrats on 400+ followers, Talli! Awesome. And what a great contest - thank you. :)

    I love autumn, but it *is* scary how quickly summer past us by.

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  56. How come I missed this post? Weird... Anyway, congrats so much on the (now) almost 460 followers! You deserve them! Great prizes too, I want your guidebooks, so if I don't win one of them, I have to buy them:)

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Coffee and wine for all!