Wednesday, July 20, 2011

The Cave Woman Cometh

I'm out of the cave! This round of edits has been sent off to my editor and I'll have a brief respite before the next lot roll in. Still, I'm glad for the break -- this novel has been one of the hardest to get my head around.

Why? Because initially, my main character's motivation didn't jive with her personality. Once I sorted out what would propel her through the crazy events that followed, everything fell into place much better. Phew. More work needs to be done but for now . . . I'm going to kick back, relax and get back to blogging!

And this afternoon, I'm going to lunch in Notting Hill and then spend the evening with Mr TR and my lovely step-daughter. The perfect way to end what can only be described as a month-long slog.

So please have some virtual champers, Twizzlers and chocolate! Wheeeeeee!
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56 comments:

  1. Dean Crawford20 July 2011 at 09:43

    Enjoy the break Talli! Sent my edits for second novel back to editor just last week. No rest for me though, hard at work on book 3...

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  2. Brigid O'Connor20 July 2011 at 09:49

    Good for you, Talli.
    You deserve a really nice lunch (with wine maybe?) Have a lovely day.

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  3. Deborah Carr (Debs)20 July 2011 at 10:30

    Glad you wrestled everything into order and can now go and celebrate in style.

    Will raise a glass (or two) to you tonight.

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  4. Lani Wendt Young20 July 2011 at 10:32

    Enjoy the feeling! welcome back to the daylight...

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  5. Flowerpot20 July 2011 at 11:02

    Well done Talli and enjoy your well earned break!

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  6. RHYTHM AND RHYME20 July 2011 at 11:28

    Have a lovely day Talli. enjoy yourself you deserver it,

    Yvonne.

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  7. Tonya Kappes20 July 2011 at 11:38

    Congratulations! I'm so glad you are coming up for air!! Have a great date night with the fam!!

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  8. Alex J. Cavanaugh20 July 2011 at 11:45

    Good stuff, Talli!

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  9. Old Kitty20 July 2011 at 11:47

    Chin chin!! Well done you!!! Take care
    x

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  10. Creepy Query Girl20 July 2011 at 12:04

    Congratulations! Enjoy the downtime- sounds like so much fun!

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  11. Suze20 July 2011 at 12:04

    'Why? Because initially, my main character's motivation didn't jive with her personality.'

    I like.

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  12. Joyce20 July 2011 at 13:27

    Twizzlers? Yes please.

    Enjoy the break!

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  13. Karen Jones Gowen20 July 2011 at 13:28

    Oh wow, congratulations! Enjoy your down time! Lunch in Notting Hill sounds very nice-- Lucky!

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  14. Amy Saia20 July 2011 at 13:31

    Congratulations on sending out those edits. You're one step closer!

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  15. Matthew MacNish20 July 2011 at 13:54

    I'll toast you when I get drunk tonight. Thanks, Talli!

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  16. Christa Desir20 July 2011 at 14:44

    Hooray! Out of the cave! You should go buy some shoes. Just saying.

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  17. Anonymous20 July 2011 at 15:04

    Congrats! and enjoy! Good that you understand that balance between personality and motivation. Looking forward to your next book!

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  18. Alexandra Shostak20 July 2011 at 15:07

    Yay! More wine for you! ;)

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  19. Carol Kilgore20 July 2011 at 15:54

    Yea! That's such a good feeling. Enjoy the evening. Have some wine :)

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  20. Unknown20 July 2011 at 16:20

    YAY! You're inspiration for us all! Enjoy your lovely day off and have a glass of wine for me!

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  21. Jacqueline Howett20 July 2011 at 16:20

    Well, you have been one busy lady. Congrats! Notting Hill Gate- Wow, haven't been there in a decade. I bet it must look very fancy since then and then, but still Notting Hill. I use to sell African jewerly in the Market there. Well there's so many great wine bars in your part of town. I do miss all that stuff while living in Florida.

    Enjoy life, for it is fleeting!

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  22. Heather20 July 2011 at 16:20

    Congratulations on completing your edits! *throws confetti!* That's such a wonderful feeling.

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  23. Bossy Betty20 July 2011 at 16:42

    Welcome out of the cave! (Ummmm, is that a beard I see? Might want to take care of that before your big night out.)

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  24. Cat Lavoie20 July 2011 at 17:05

    Thanks for the Twizzlers! Yum! ;)
    Enjoy your day!

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  25. Sarah Tokeley20 July 2011 at 18:15

    Brilliant! Enjoy your afternoon, but what's a twizzler?

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  26. Hart Johnson20 July 2011 at 18:30

    Congratulations, Talli! Isn't that satisfying though, to solve a big puzzle and then have it roll? Enjoy your success!

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  27. Anonymous20 July 2011 at 18:52

    I raise my bubbly to you! It is of course Coca-cola as it is too damn hot for alcohol or coffee.

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  28. HelenMWalters20 July 2011 at 18:54

    Welcome out of the cave!

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  29. Myne20 July 2011 at 19:24

    Congrats Talli, here's to looking forward to another great outing!

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  30. Olga20 July 2011 at 19:25

    Enjoy the break Talli!!! Now, you can relax and celebrate!

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  31. Jamie Gibbs20 July 2011 at 20:28

    Welcome back to natural light :P Hope the slog has been worth it for you, and I believe I will partake of the champers too, hehe.

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  32. Golden Eagle20 July 2011 at 21:05

    Congratulations on your edits! :)

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  33. Bish Denham20 July 2011 at 22:15

    Way to go Talli! I hope by now you are pleasantly relaxed.

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  34. Janice20 July 2011 at 22:20

    Sounds like you are in charge again, Talli. Well done and have a nice glass of wine to celebrate - you deserve it! x

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  35. William Kendall20 July 2011 at 23:55

    Way to go, Talli!

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  36. Norma21 July 2011 at 00:38

    Mmmmmm...Twizzlers!

    Somehow I cannot imagine you in a cave of any kind, Talli!

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  37. alexia21 July 2011 at 01:30

    Congrats on your most recent edits!! Have a nice dinner :)

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  38. L. Diane Wolfe21 July 2011 at 02:02

    Have a glass of wine for me, Talli!

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  39. Michael Di Gesu21 July 2011 at 07:02

    Congrats Talli...

    You deserve a moment off to relax....

    I need to get my but in gear and finish my edits....

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  40. Hilary Melton-Butcher21 July 2011 at 07:59

    Hi Talli .. well done to put it mildly! Hope you had a lovely time with Mr TR and his daughter .. sounds as though it'd be fun ..

    Cheers - Hilary

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  41. Rosalind Adam21 July 2011 at 11:41

    As usual I've arrived late and all the best chocolates have gone. Can I have some from the bottom layer? Pretty please? Glad to hear you've survived the month of edits. Have a great rest.

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  42. Laura Pauling21 July 2011 at 12:10

    Congrats on getting the next wip done! What a great feeling! :)

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  43. Alleged Author21 July 2011 at 17:31

    Yay for finishing your round of edits! Have fun and enjoy the break. :)

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  44. jabblog21 July 2011 at 19:49

    Sounds as though you've earned some time off!! At least you're a lot further forward than some (most) of us:-) Enjoy your relaxation - you deserve it:-)

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  45. Karen Lange21 July 2011 at 20:15

    Enjoy your break! Hope you have a wonderful time! :)

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  46. Theresa Milstein21 July 2011 at 22:09

    I love breakthoughs! Congratulations. You deserve whatever you feel like eating and drinking. Cheers!

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  47. M Pax21 July 2011 at 22:39

    Yay on getting the edits done. Enjoy your break.

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  48. Lisa Gail Green22 July 2011 at 00:02

    Thanks, I love virtual chocolate. Any kind really. :D Congrats on figuring it out. Doesn't that feel good? I bet your motivation is soaring now.

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  49. Anonymous22 July 2011 at 09:16

    Hey Talli. Lovely to see you, its been a while.

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  50. Samantha Vérant22 July 2011 at 10:48

    Have a great w/end! Celebrate the completion of edits! Woot, woot!

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  51. Ellie Garratt22 July 2011 at 10:58

    Congratulations on making it through the edits. It's great when things just fall into place! Hope you had a nice evening.

    Ellie Garratt

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  52. Empty Nest Insider22 July 2011 at 17:38

    Glad you completed this round and hope you enjoy your break! Julie

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  53. nutschell23 July 2011 at 00:39

    Huzzah! Time to celebrate--cave woman style. :D
    nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  54. LindyLouMac23 July 2011 at 11:01

    Well done you certainly deserve a break, I am looking forward to meeting Willow Watts :)

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  55. Anonymous25 July 2011 at 14:31

    Twizzlers and chocolate. : )

    Enjoy the break!

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  56. notesfromnadir25 July 2011 at 22:00

    Enjoy your time away from editing!

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Coffee and wine for all!

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