Friday, March 09, 2012

A Girl Can Dream

And sometimes, it might come true!

I'm in second draft hell at the moment and somewhat brain dead, but this little snippet (below) from last Sunday's The Mail on Sunday gave me a lovely little boost. Okay, a lovely BIG boost!

I''ve included the whole page because if you're anything like me (better hope not!), you love looking at top ten charts. Hint: look at Ebook Downloads.


Did someone say wine? :)

Have a great weekend, everyone. 
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82 comments:

  1. Joyce9 March 2012 at 13:21

    That's fabulous! Enjoy your weekend!

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  2. D.J. Kirkby9 March 2012 at 13:26

    So very happy for you! This could not have happened to a nicer person!

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  3. Alex J. Cavanaugh9 March 2012 at 13:33

    Congratulations, Talli! You deserve that wine.

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  4. Unknown9 March 2012 at 13:33

    Congrats! That's awesome! Someday, they'll make it into a film and it will be in the other column under Top UK Films.

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  5. Talli Roland9 March 2012 at 13:36

    Thanks, everyone. It was a massive surprise - I didn't even know about it until a lovely writer friend spotted it and told me! :)

    DJ, aww! Thank you.

    Clarissa, I'd love to see it as a film! Imagine... how cool.

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  6. writing and living by Richard P Hughes9 March 2012 at 13:39

    I'm working on my novel Build A Woman. It'll be finished once I have the parts right.

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  7. April Plummer9 March 2012 at 13:40

    OMG, that is sooooo cool! Congrats! It's not surprising to me!!! Wow! What a great way to start the weekend!

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  8. Bluestocking Mum9 March 2012 at 13:57

    You called? I can hear the word, 'Wine' a mile off!

    Fantastic news and no less than you deserve!

    Go enjoy your wine and weekend (then think of the next writing project ;))

    xx

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  9. Tracy Jo9 March 2012 at 14:05

    Love it!!! Happy weekend and cheers!

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  10. Yvonne Osborne9 March 2012 at 14:06

    Holy Jumping Catfish!! You're number two? That's a boost that should last you into the next week! Drafts aren't hell, Talli. Aren't they kinda fun? Enjoy your weekend.

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  11. Suze9 March 2012 at 14:08

    Number two -- wow! Hell yeah on the wine, girl!

    Have a great weekend, T.

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  12. Unknown9 March 2012 at 14:16

    AAAAWESOME! And even better that it was a surprise, and you weren't searching for it :-)

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  13. Joanne9 March 2012 at 14:23

    Coffee toast to you this Friday morning! You must be thrilled :)

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  14. Rosemary Gemmell9 March 2012 at 14:26

    Wow - well done, Talli! You obviously made the right decision.

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  15. Julie Dao9 March 2012 at 14:27

    YAY!!! Congratulations, Talli!

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  16. Brigid O'Connor9 March 2012 at 14:37

    That's really impressive, Talli.
    Congratuations!

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  17. Kyra Lennon9 March 2012 at 14:44

    This so cool! Congrats, Build A Man is an excellent book!

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  18. Kittie Howard9 March 2012 at 14:45

    Congratulations! You deserve a second glass. Have a great weekend.

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  19. Meredith9 March 2012 at 14:50

    That's so amazing! Not all that surprising though, since Build A Man is such an awesome book. :) Have fun celebrating!

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  20. Amanda Y9 March 2012 at 15:00

    Wowee! Congrats. Happy weekend!

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  21. Old Kitty9 March 2012 at 15:01

    Yay!!! Wine?!!? Champers!!
    :-) Take care
    x

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  22. Rebecca Emin9 March 2012 at 15:03

    So exciting to see the actual page! I am so pleased for you, it's brilliant news and you deserve it so much.

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  23. Scarlet Wilson9 March 2012 at 15:04

    Congratulations Talli!

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  24. Preet9 March 2012 at 15:14

    Congratulations!

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  26. Movies on my Mind9 March 2012 at 15:23

    Man, looking at those charts makes me think pop culture is so bland right now.

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  27. L. Diane Wolfe9 March 2012 at 15:51

    Talli, that is wonderful!!

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  28. Isabelle Lafleche9 March 2012 at 15:54

    CONGRATS!!!! I say go for Pink Champagne!! XO

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  29. Isabelle Lafleche9 March 2012 at 15:54

    CONGRATS!!!! I say go for Pink Champagne!! XO

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  30. Emma Pass9 March 2012 at 16:08

    Yay Talli! Congratulations - very well deserved. x

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  31. Matthew MacNish9 March 2012 at 16:20

    Dang! Number two? Well done, Talli.

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  32. Peggy Eddleman9 March 2012 at 16:22

    Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!!!

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  33. Anonymous9 March 2012 at 16:24

    Congratulations Talli. You must be over the moon with that ebook rating.

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  34. Angela Brown9 March 2012 at 17:16

    Three cheers,, Talli. Sending you a virtual toast for such wonderful news. You deserve it :-)

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  35. Roland D. Yeomans9 March 2012 at 18:06

    Way to go! So happy for you. Dreams can come true for certain. May more of your dreams come true. Thank you for your kind words on my blog! Roland

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  36. Cathy9 March 2012 at 18:06

    That is brilliant Talli - well done :)

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  37. DL Hammons9 March 2012 at 18:09

    That is so COOL! FRAME IT!! :)

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  38. Deborah Carr (Debs)9 March 2012 at 18:17

    How exciting. Congratulations!

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  39. Hilary Melton-Butcher9 March 2012 at 18:27

    Hi Talli .. hope you're wining by now in self-satisfied comfort - great news .. have a fun weekend .. Hilary

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  40. Linda Gruchy9 March 2012 at 18:30

    Talli, thanks for posting this. I had an email from someone congratulating me on DISW being No 4 and I hadn't a clue what they were talking about as I've been away.

    Deborah Carr mentioned your post so I hotfooted over here.

    Wow.

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  41. jabblog9 March 2012 at 19:25

    Congratulations, Talli:-) Enjoy your wine - champagne surely?

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  42. William Kendall9 March 2012 at 19:35

    Good for you, Talli!

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  43. Jai Joshi9 March 2012 at 19:58

    Talli, no. 2! That's fabulous, congratulations!

    Jai

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  44. Carol Kilgore9 March 2012 at 20:30

    Lotsa wine! A girl's gotta celebrate :)

    Huge congrats!

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  45. Carrie Butler9 March 2012 at 21:48

    Woohoo! Congratulations, Talli! :D

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  46. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com9 March 2012 at 22:04

    That is so exciting, Talli. I'm thrilled for you and love the title alone. CONGRATULATIONS!

    xoRobyn

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  47. Talei9 March 2012 at 22:12

    Whoop! You definitely deserve a wine or two! ( and a Chip Ahoy!) Thats wonderful news. Congrats! x

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  48. Ann9 March 2012 at 22:38

    YAY Talli! Well Done!

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  49. RHYTHM AND RHYME9 March 2012 at 22:52

    How awesome for you. Bet you feel very proud.

    Yvonne.

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  50. AMOffenwanger9 March 2012 at 23:59

    Whooee!! I helped put that there. Definitely a wine moment.

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  51. Jemi Fraser10 March 2012 at 00:21

    Woohoo!!!! How exciting to see that! I bet you're still dancing :)

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  52. Unknown10 March 2012 at 00:37

    That's awesome! Congratulations, Talli! Hope your victory wine was good :)

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  53. Susan Gourley/Kelley10 March 2012 at 01:16

    Woohoo. I'll have a glass of wine to help you celebrate.

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  54. Amy Saia10 March 2012 at 02:06

    Yay! That's fantastic Talli! Congrats of that : )

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  55. Cherie Reich10 March 2012 at 02:26

    Yay!! That's fantastic. I hope you frame it or something. :)

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  56. Patricia Stoltey10 March 2012 at 04:24

    I'd go for champagne, Talli!

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  57. Anonymous10 March 2012 at 07:54

    Definately a champers moment!

    (And can I just say how much I am enjoying The Hating Game)

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  58. Laura10 March 2012 at 08:22

    that's brilliant! Congratulations and enjoy your weekend!
    Lx

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  59. Anonymous10 March 2012 at 14:16

    That's amazing news - congratulations Talli :D

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  60. Sarah Tokeley10 March 2012 at 14:56

    Yay! This is brilliant news :-)

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  61. Janice10 March 2012 at 16:19

    How fantastically exciting!! Well done Talli! xx

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  62. Heather10 March 2012 at 17:49

    Congratulations Talli, this is fantastic!

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  63. Unknown10 March 2012 at 19:56

    Mega congrats, Talli. You deserve it!

    Enjoy that wine. :)

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  64. Scarlett and James10 March 2012 at 20:45

    Good for you, Talli!

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  65. Norma10 March 2012 at 21:36

    Hooray, Talli!

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  66. Dean Crawford11 March 2012 at 07:43

    Very well done indeed Talli! Always great to see one's name in the charts! :o)

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  67. Anita Chapman11 March 2012 at 09:25

    Congratulations Talli!x

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  68. Cat Lavoie11 March 2012 at 15:19

    Yay!! I'm so happy for you! That is really awesome and extremely well-deserved. Hope you had fun celebrating! :)

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  69. Anne Mackle11 March 2012 at 17:24

    Cheers! Well done! No 1 next week!

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  70. Rek Sesh11 March 2012 at 17:34

    That really awesome!!... Congrats. :)

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  71. James Garcia Jr11 March 2012 at 18:34

    Very awesome, Talli. Makes all of that hard work and long hours well worth it, doesn't it?
    Keep up the good work!

    -Jimmy

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  72. Romance Book Haven11 March 2012 at 21:13

    Congratulations! Fantastic news!

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  73. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy12 March 2012 at 00:31

    A huge congrats!! That's so brilliant!

    Cheers!

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  74. Angelina Rain12 March 2012 at 01:46

    Congrats! ! ! That is so great. I'm happy for you!

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  75. TL Conway12 March 2012 at 02:32

    Hey--what a GREAT way to start the weekend! CONGRATS!

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  76. Rebecca Bradley12 March 2012 at 03:43

    That is fantastic! Congratulations Talli!!

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  77. LindyLouMac12 March 2012 at 11:24

    Congratulations Talli, a fabulous and well deserved boost.

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  78. LTM12 March 2012 at 16:03

    Talli!!! That is so freakin fantastic! I'm so excited for you!!!

    This is SO the next book to be read on the ole Kindle. Super congrats! :o) <3

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  79. Jennifer Joyce12 March 2012 at 19:54

    Congratulations, Talli. What a great boost :-)

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  80. Anonymous12 March 2012 at 23:28

    CONGRATS, Talli! That is so cool! Thanks for sharing that. Be sure to frame it or put in a scrapbook with all your other writing news. Have a great week!

    Susanne
    PUTTING WORDS DOWN ON PAPER

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  81. The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italy13 March 2012 at 14:41

    Forget wine, champagne!!!! Congratulations!

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  82. Jayne13 March 2012 at 16:57

    That's bloody brilliant, Talli! Wow - good on you. That has made me smile, great to see that hard work pays off. :-)

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Coffee and wine for all!

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