Thursday, June 02, 2011

Write to Be Published by Nicola Morgan

Right, so I know I talked up a book yesterday, but I just have to mention Nicola Morgan's fantastic new book for writers, Write to be Published. It launched yesterday, and I have the pleasure of attending an event tonight at the world's oldest independent bookshop, Foyles, to see the Crabbit Bat in action.

Nicola's been such an inspiration to me. Back in the day when I was flopping about in a sea of rejections and had only just begun to discover blogs, I happened across one that gave such practical, clear and forthright advice I was hooked: Help! I Need a Publisher. I read each post eagerly, trying to soak up every little bit of Crabbit Bat wisdom. When I finally signed a contract to publish my non-fiction, I sent Nicola a thank-you email for all the help she'd given me -- and others -- through her blog. And she responded, inviting me onto her blog as a Blog Baby! I was truly honoured. It was there I met now-blogging-buddy Karen Jones Gowen, who won a copy of my book.

I've met up with Nicola a few times since. I have to say she's anything but Crabbit and has proven herself very adept at ham-eating and salad-sharing. With several zillion books published and her latest novel Wasted receiving critical acclaim, if anyone's qualified to give writers advice on how to be published, it's her!

Right, I must go pick out my shoes... but before I go, a quick apology for falling down slightly on blog commenting the past couple days. My wrists are hurting -- my body's way of telling me to STOP TYPING! And when my body speaks, I'm afraid I must listen. I hope taking a break tonight will mean I'll be back in full action soon.
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  1. Sarah Tokeley2 June 2011 at 13:44

    Feel better soon and have fun tonight!

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  2. Angelina Rain2 June 2011 at 13:45

    Hope you feel better soon.


    I really must check that blog and that book out. Sounds great!

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  3. Jessica Bell2 June 2011 at 13:49

    How funny that one of the first people you met in blogdom was Karen. She was one of my first blog buds too :o)

    Hope you feel better!

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  4. Janice2 June 2011 at 13:56

    How fantastic - the book sounds great. I loved reading the 'baby' blog about your first book deal, Talli, way back when you were still Marsha (I suppose you still are Marsha, aren't you? What does you dh call you?) Only, to me, you are definitely a Talli! Hope you have perked up okay for this evening's happy bash! xx

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  5. Hilary Melton-Butcher2 June 2011 at 14:05

    Hi Talli .. sounds like tonight will be fun and interesting. Great to find out .. that blogdom is where you met Karen ..

    I must keep an eye out for Nicola's book .. but yours comes first .. and I'm clearing the decks to find my list of books to buy ..

    Cheers for now - hope the wrists hold up .. and enjoy tonight .. Hilary

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  6. Christine Murray2 June 2011 at 14:07

    Thanks for the tip, I must check that out.

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  7. Suze2 June 2011 at 14:14

    Good morning from the other side of the pond, my dear! How absolutely lovely to be paying a visit to the world's oldest independent bookstore. I bite my own fist to do same. Have a beautiful evening!

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  8. Bossy Betty2 June 2011 at 14:45

    Hope your wrists are singing sweet songs to you very soon!

    The book sounds great!

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  9. Karen Jones Gowen2 June 2011 at 14:49

    There are so many wonderful friends like you that I met through Nicola's blog, and her party-like atmosphere over at Help!I Need a Publisher. I wish her much success with her new release! Enjoy the party!

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  10. Karen Jones Gowen2 June 2011 at 14:50

    Where is the fabulous Marsha Moore these days anyway?

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  11. kjmckendry2 June 2011 at 15:12

    Sounds like a great book. I will go check out her blog now. I am need of that kind of help! Enjoy your evening off.

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  12. notesfromnadir2 June 2011 at 15:41

    Hope you had a great time at the event. Looks like a good book to have.

    Rest those wrists. Try some wrist circles.

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  13. Rosalind Adam2 June 2011 at 16:26

    I too discovered Nicola Morgan's blog early on in my blogging life. She is a great inspiration and has helped me along too. Have a lovely time tonight. Choose wisely with the shoes. If your wrist are hurting then you need to take extra care of your maybe ankles (huh!?!) Have fun!

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  14. Michael Di Gesu2 June 2011 at 16:34

    Thanks Talli,

    She does sound inspirational! I will be SURE to check her blog and book out.


    Take care of those wrists... I have one malfunctioning at the moment... not fun!

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  15. Anonymous2 June 2011 at 16:45

    Have a great evening. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on Nicola's latest book release launch. Sounds like a must read for me!

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  16. Old Kitty2 June 2011 at 16:54

    Enjoy your evening with the wonderful Old Crabbit Herself! Yay!! Take care
    x

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  17. Heather2 June 2011 at 17:09

    You always recommend the best books! I love it! I'm off to add it to my B&N online shopping cart. And no worries, you're right, you MUST listen to your body!

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  18. Alex J. Cavanaugh2 June 2011 at 17:21

    That's cool you've been able to spend time with her!

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  19. RosieC2 June 2011 at 17:23

    Thanks for the book promo. It looks great.

    Take care of your wrists and feel better soon!

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  20. Deborah Carr (Debs)2 June 2011 at 18:08

    I've ordered my copy and can't wait to receive it.

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  21. ShanLeigh2 June 2011 at 18:39

    Hope your wrists feel better soon. Thanks for sharing such great resources in this post.

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  22. Bethany Elizabeth2 June 2011 at 18:40

    I'm always wary of writing books that seem to be selling the market rather than the craft, but this seems like a good one. :) I'll check it out!
    I hope your wrists feel better soon!

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  23. Jo Schaffer Layton2 June 2011 at 18:51

    Checking Karen out now.
    Hope you feel bettah!

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  24. Unknown2 June 2011 at 19:28

    Thanks for the recommend. I think it's important to keep reading books about writing as you're writing and I'd love to check this one out. Hopefully it will come out on kindle soon?

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  25. Anonymous2 June 2011 at 19:29

    I will be putting the book on my TBR book list. Sounds great! Have fun tonight.

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  26. L. Diane Wolfe2 June 2011 at 22:21

    Bottom line, the secret is - don't quit! If you quit, 100% chance of failure.

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  27. Joyce2 June 2011 at 22:30

    Thanks for the book tip!

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  28. Ricky2 June 2011 at 22:38

    Sounds like a cool lady.

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  29. William Kendall2 June 2011 at 23:52

    She sounds like a great lady. I must get hold of that book.

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  30. RHYTHM AND RHYME3 June 2011 at 00:48

    Hope you feel better soon Talli.

    Take care.
    Yvonne.

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  31. Lisa Ricard Claro3 June 2011 at 04:48

    You're smart to listen to your body when it talks! So many people don't (and pay for it). Feel better!

    Thanks for the book (now I've got a new download for my Kindle...yay!) and an informative blog that I didn't know about before. :)

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  32. Unknown3 June 2011 at 04:52

    I've been a follower of her blog for very long. Must pick up this book...enjoy the event!!

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  33. Empty Nest Insider3 June 2011 at 08:29

    The book sounds great! I'm so far behind I have to read yours first like Hilary! I look forward to seeing the blog! Hope you feel better soon! Julie

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  34. Lindsey3 June 2011 at 11:12

    I was there too, was a brilliant 1.5 hours of a ton of info packed in. I love Foyles as a venue, keep meaning to go to more things there.

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  35. Wendy Lu3 June 2011 at 19:21

    Feel better soon Talli! Write To be Published sounds like an awesome book! Is there any way we can pay in US Dollars instead of pounds? As much as I wish it was so, I do not live in Britain. D:

    ~TRA

    http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com

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  36. Deniz Bevan4 June 2011 at 03:12

    Thanks for the tip Talli! Hope you had a great time!

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