Friday, June 29, 2012

Works in Progress: Inside and Out

Happy Friday! You'll be happy to hear the road resurfacing nightmare is over, and we now have a pristine street out front that really didn't need any work done in the first place. Must be the end of the fiscal year... our tax dollars hard at work.

London is bursting with construction from one end to the other in preparation for the Olympics, actually. Everywhere you turn, the city is polishing itself up in readiness for the five bazillion visitors who will soon be descending upon us. Should make for some interesting times!


Apart from the joys of asphalt, there's been another little development in my life -- currently about the size of a lemon! I'm happy to report that Mini TR will be joining us in early January. Mr TR and I had our first peek as he happily bounced around inside me yesterday, and the doctor informed us the baby was 'very male'. Yikes!

So, that's my latest work in progress. Thankfully, he'll do all the hard work himself -- no revisions or editing needed!

What are you working on these days, internally or externally? :) Have a great weekend, everyone!
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64 comments:

  1. Unknown29 June 2012 at 14:10

    Congratulations, Talli! How exciting!

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  2. L. Diane Wolfe29 June 2012 at 14:11

    Congrats, Talli! Time to start thinking of names.

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  3. Jessica Bell29 June 2012 at 14:28

    Congrats, Talli! I'm so thrilled for you!

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  4. S.A. Larsenッ29 June 2012 at 14:31

    Eek!! A little one! Many, many joyous congrats, Talli!!

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  5. Suzie F.29 June 2012 at 14:35

    Oh, Talli! How wonderful for both you and Mr. TR! Wishing for a happy, healthy pregnancy.

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  6. jabblog29 June 2012 at 14:36

    Congratulations! Build a Baby??

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    1. Philip C James29 June 2012 at 15:21

      Mice one :) and again my congrats TR!

      As to names, what's wrong with TR1 to TR7? It worked for British motorsport... :)

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    2. Philip C James29 June 2012 at 15:22

      That should read Nice mot Mice :(

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  7. Julie Dao29 June 2012 at 14:53

    What wonderful news, Talli!!! Congrats to you and Mr. TR!

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  8. Roland D. Yeomans29 June 2012 at 14:57

    Congratulations, Talli. A whole new world of motherhood spreads before you. The "editing" comes after the birth!

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  9. Kyra Lennon29 June 2012 at 14:58

    I'm so happy to hear there is a Mini TR on the way! <3

    I am working on a million things at the moment, but writing wise, I am three quarters of the way through the second book in the "Game On" series. Yup, it's gonna be a series lol!

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  10. Sarah Ahiers29 June 2012 at 15:05

    YAYAYAYAAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!! Super Duper Congrats!!!

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  11. Tracy Jo29 June 2012 at 15:12

    EXCITING!!! I am so happy for you and can't wait to hear all about your journey to Mommyhood. :-) It has been a dream of mine to attend the Olympics...it will be cool to have them in your backyard. I am continuing to work on building my business...I can't go back to cubicle land! ;-)

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  12. Carol Kilgore29 June 2012 at 15:38

    Soon you'll be entering The Mommy Maze. Huge Congratulations! You must post photos along the way :)

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  13. Rachel Lyndhurst29 June 2012 at 15:42

    I'm so happy for you and Mr TR, congratulations! xxxxxxxxx

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  14. Meredith29 June 2012 at 15:50

    YAY!!! Congratulations! That's so exciting! Congrats to you and Mr TR!

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  15. Summer Ross29 June 2012 at 16:05

    I'm so happy for you Talli! A budding inspiration for you and your family. Congratulations!

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  16. Anonymous29 June 2012 at 16:10

    Oh wow Talli! Congratulations!!!!!

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  17. Old Kitty29 June 2012 at 16:25

    Wha-?!?!?!?!!?!? TALLI!! You and Mr TR are adorable! A mini TR on his way in time for the new year! How WONDERFUL!!! Awwww CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! YAYYAYAYYY!!!

    Oh yes, the Olympics. It's this year, right!??!

    Take care
    x

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  18. Angela Brown29 June 2012 at 16:32

    Three cheers for Mini TR!! Yay! That is certainly a way to work toward birthing more than a novel. So happy for you and your growing family :-)

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  19. Suzanne Furness29 June 2012 at 16:50

    Oooh congratulations, great news!

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  20. Karen Jones Gowen29 June 2012 at 16:54

    I saw this notice on Facebook yesterday and am totally thrilled for you! How cute that you call it a work in progress LOL.

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  21. William Kendall29 June 2012 at 17:52

    Congratulations, Talli!

    Whatever you do, don't name him Rupert.

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  22. Cherie Reich29 June 2012 at 18:09

    Congrats about mini TR! :)

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  23. Writer Pat Newcombe29 June 2012 at 18:10

    Brilliant news, Talli!! Many congratulations to you both! This WIP will definitely be a winner!

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  24. Jennifer Joyce29 June 2012 at 19:30

    Congratulations, Talli. Fab news. January is a great month for babies (although I may be a tad bias, being a January baby myself...)

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  25. Karen Wojcik Berner29 June 2012 at 20:10

    Congratulations! That is wonderful news.

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  26. Unknown29 June 2012 at 20:23

    Congratulations, Talli! I'll put the kettle on in celebration since you may be off the vino for a little bit :)

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  27. Maurice Mitchell29 June 2012 at 22:01

    Congrats on the lemon sized baby Talli!

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  28. Diane Fordham29 June 2012 at 22:15

    Wow! Many congratulations Talli. I wish you all well :-)

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  29. Carole29 June 2012 at 22:24

    congratulations, Talli. Another adventure for you...

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  30. Leigh Caron29 June 2012 at 23:22

    Ohhhh! How sweet! So happy for you and your husband. That's the cutest ultra sound I've seen since my grandkid's. And I thought about you when I saw news footage of how London is preparing.

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  31. J.L. Campbell30 June 2012 at 01:54

    Congrats, Talli. A new chapter is underway in your story. I'd say enjoy every minute, but I know that's not exactly possible. :)

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  32. Charlotte Brentwood30 June 2012 at 02:06

    Congratulations! A work in progress indeed :-)

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  33. Golden Eagle30 June 2012 at 02:19

    Congratulations! :)

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  34. Mina Lobo30 June 2012 at 02:42

    Mazel Tov on your Mini TR!!!!! :-)
    Some Dark Romantic

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  35. Yvonne Osborne30 June 2012 at 03:46

    Wonderful! That's so exciting. Congratulations. Keep us posted. And I'll be looking for front-row news on the Olympics from you too.

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  36. Leigh Covington30 June 2012 at 05:00

    YAY! So excited for you Talli! Congratulations on Mini TR!

    Also glad the road work is done! It'll be fun to have the Olympics in town, even if it does make life hectic! :)

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  37. Empty Nest Insider30 June 2012 at 06:09

    Congratulations Talli! You are going to be the best mom! No wonder you've been taking afternoon naps! Let's click milkshake glasses to celebrate! Don't worry, there are lots of cute baby boy shoes to choose from! Julie

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  38. LR30 June 2012 at 07:16

    Congratulations!! You'll be writing for two. :)

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  39. Carol Hedges30 June 2012 at 09:23

    Joy to you! Make sure you read him los of books over the next seven months. We need more good authors on the planet!

    They are resurfacing roads here too - mainly coz the Olympic torch will pass through St Albans next we/e. x c

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  40. RHYTHM AND RHYME30 June 2012 at 11:09

    Congrats Talli, will he/she be born with a pen in it's hand?
    All the same you'll make a wonderful mother,

    Yvonne.

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  41. Unknown30 June 2012 at 13:51

    Wow, congrats! I'm so excited for you. Keep us uptodate.

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  42. Misha Gerrick30 June 2012 at 13:53

    Congrats! Can't wait to see him in January. You will post pictures, right? :-)

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  43. DL Hammons30 June 2012 at 16:11

    Oh WOW!!! Congrats Talli!! :)

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  44. Suze30 June 2012 at 16:50

    Oh, my GOD! TALLI! I am crying with happiness at the sight of your little lemon!

    CONGRATULATIONS!

    If you can't tell, I'm trying to squeeze my joy for you into ALL CAPS and exclamation points!!!

    Seriously, my best wishes and happiness for you -- this is beautiful news!

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  45. D.J. Kirkby30 June 2012 at 16:57

    A boy huh? Well I have 3 of them and each are the best EVER! Congratulations, sons are fabulous. I am working on novel 3 and well, you know the rest....

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  46. Norma30 June 2012 at 18:05

    Congrats, Talli--I'm so happy for you!

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  47. Missed Periods30 June 2012 at 18:32

    What wonderful news. Congratulations! And already so handsome!

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  48. Susan Gourley/Kelley30 June 2012 at 19:10

    What great, great news. Much joy and health to you. Guess there goes the wine for a while.

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  49. Rosemary Gemmell1 July 2012 at 09:34

    Congratulations on such fabulous news, Talli! Wishing you a very happy pregnancy.

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  50. Joanna (Lazuli Portals)1 July 2012 at 09:56

    Oh, congratulations, Talli! Hope you can find a non-alcoholic wine that you *do* like (yes, I came here after reading your recent tweets...) Very best wishes to you and Mr TR, and to your little lemon :)

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  51. Deniz Bevan1 July 2012 at 12:55

    Congratulations to you both!!!
    And I hope you have fun on your book tour, too. I'd love to go back to Yorkshire someday soon.

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  52. Unknown1 July 2012 at 16:43

    So, was the little guy flexing muscles for the camera? Congrats! Being a parent is an adventure that never ends and always surprises.

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  53. Marina Sofia1 July 2012 at 18:41

    Congratulations, what exciting news! And no, I don't mean the asphalt! Get as much work done now, before the birth, because you will be a bit whoozy and exhausted for several months afterwards... but it's like mind-altering drugs, I suppose... which makes some people more creative...

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  54. Deborah Carr (Debs)1 July 2012 at 20:10

    Congratulations to you and Mr TR! This has got to be your cleverest work in progress to date!

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  55. Sarah Watts1 July 2012 at 20:42

    What lovely news! Congratulations to you both. x

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  56. Rob-bear2 July 2012 at 09:31

    Congratulations on the lemon-sized work in progress! Trust that you and mini TR will be healthy, and happy with each other. Careful with the coffee, skip the wine, write as much as you can. Have fun!

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  57. Dolly3 July 2012 at 21:51

    Just catching up on blog-reading now, and add my congratulations to you both!!!!

    What absolutely wonderful news!!!!!

    Take care of yourself, and the little one :)

    X

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  58. Anonymous4 July 2012 at 11:24

    OMGOsh CONGRATULATIONS! x

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  59. KimB6 July 2012 at 20:12

    I can see the resemblance already!

    I think the little guy is going to need the initials T.R. Thomas Robert? Travis Ronald? Todd Ryan? The possibilities are endless!

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  60. joo20 July 2012 at 20:22

    Have you not gone a bit over the top for research for the next Serenity book?

    Congratulations.

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  61. TL Conway27 July 2012 at 16:30

    Catching up on my blog posts (hangs head in shame for how long its been). Imagine my grin when I got to my last Talli blog and see that it's the best one!

    CONGRATS to you and Mr. TR!

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  62. Eliza5 September 2012 at 01:24

    Oh my, Congratulations Talli, I've been away from blogger for too long. A belated all the best :-)

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Coffee and wine for all!

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