Monday, November 05, 2012

Bonfires and Book Babies

Happy Bonfire Night! Here in London, the fireworks have been going off like mad all weekend. On Saturday, it sounded like World War III. I could barely hear the TV!

Today, I'm pleased to announce my Christmas novella, Mistletoe in Manhattan, is now up on Amazon! (UK, .com) for 77p/ 99 cents. I wasn't planning to get it up so early, but with a gap while The Pollyanna Plan was read by my betas, I had time to focus on it! Now, I can turn back to my novel and work on getting that out for the end of November.

In the meantime...


As Little Missington's first Christmas baby in fifty years and the daughter of Christmas When You Like It party-planners, Holly West has been surrounded by the holiday spirit since birth. Trouble is, she's not exactly filled with festive cheer. In fact, Holly can't wait to ditch the tinsel and Santa suits for champagne and celebs, and become a party-planner to the stars.

When British TV star Dean Layton hires her parents' company to throw his holiday bash in Manhattan, Holly jumps at the chance to help, confident she can handle a little Christmas in exchange for access to Dean's exclusive world.

But New York and Dean's over-the-top demands are more than Holly bargained for. Can Holly deck the halls and make it a party to be proud of, or will this Christmas be one she'll never forget . . . even if she wants to?



And now I need a little nap! Hope everyone had a great weekend.

57 comments:

  1. YIPPEEE! So happy this is available - off to get it right now! :D

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  2. Yay, another novella . So the trendy genre nowadays! I'm once again, speechless with admiration for your energy. How many blog posts do you do? Plus books? Amazing!

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    1. Thanks, Carol. Well, truthfully, I'm started to flag a bit but I have a firm deadline! Just hoping he doesn't come early, eep...

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  3. Yippee! Can't wait to read this! Thank you, Talli. Xxx

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  4. Congrats! and good luck. I'll spotlight your book in the near future.

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  5. Just what I need to get me in the festive spirit.
    Congrats Talli!
    Love, Janice xx

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  6. Happy launch day, Talli! I can't wait to curl up with it tonight!

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  7. this looks so adorable Talli! Love the cover!

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  8. Oh, yay!!! Another FAB book from Talli! Have a super GF day~ <3

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  9. Sounds great! And a cool cover, too :)

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  10. Yay!!! I'm so excited to read this one--I'm so in the mood for a Christmas read, and this one sounds adorable (per usual). Off to get it now!

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  11. Congrats Talli! I also love the cover and can't wait to read it! Julie

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  12. I just love that cover Talli, and can't wait to dive in :o)

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  13. Talli! You are like a seriously great example of hard work and writing what you love to get it to the people. Congrats on this new release. I have several of your stories so I better go and get this one as well :-)

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  14. Here's to another wildly fun Guy Fawkes Day, Talli. And lovely to see another of your books out. This one is a perfect Christmas gift!

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  15. Congratulations, Talli! I'll be sure to pick it up this afternoon. :)

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  16. Congrats, Talli! You are an encouragement and inspiration. :) I feel like a nap too...only I can't claim the same excuse as you...

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  17. Congratulations, Talli. I just bought myself a birthday present, Your new Novella. I can't wait to read it! :)

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  18. The novella sounds like fun, Talli!

    I trust the fireworks are at an end? Happy Guy Fawkes Day!

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  19. My goodness!!!! You so need your naps after your TV show appearance and now this!! Yay for you!!! Take care
    x

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  20. Your book looks fabulous! I don't know how you do it. You certainly deserve your nap!!

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  21. Congratulations on the novella. Happy bonfire night!

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  22. Love it, this sounds totally like my kind of thing. When's the movie coming out?? Huge congratulations and I hope you're celebrating!! (with non-alc fizz???) HUGS and take care. xx

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  23. Yay! Congrats, Talli, hope it does well in the leadup to Christmas :)

    Jamie

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  24. Congratulations! I just downloaded a copy.

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  25. Hi Talli - that's fantastic news .. and keeping to your deadline is pretty admirable too ... It's great you're establishing that roll ... that I'm sure will keep going once Baby TR arrives .. so pleased for you. Fireworks and tv or just conversation don't work do they ... a bit of peace is at hand now .. cheers Hilary

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  26. Sounds great Talli and hope you had a good bonfire night. We had great fireworks here,then went and thawed out in front of pub woodburner - very relaxing!

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  27. Oooh, fabulous! Copy duly downloaded onto my Kindle! I'll pop it onto my Book Recommendations page on my blog, too.

    CJ x

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  28. That was quick, Talli - it sounds great! I love a little Christmas reading.

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  29. Wishing you lots of success with this, Talli. Gonna check it out now.

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  30. Ooooh the novella sounds so fun! Off to take a look. I am in awe of how prolific you are, Talli, you're like a book-pumping machine!

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  31. Oh wow, Talli, congratulations!!

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  32. How fun! What a fun book for the holidays!

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  33. Bonfire night! Three cheers for Guy Fawkes!

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  34. Squee! Congratulations! So excited to read this!

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  35. Ooo. Congrats! Love your covers! :)

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  36. Sounds like a great read!! I do love Manhattan...

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  37. I watched the bonfires/fireworks vicarously thanks to a London Aussie friend. Awesome. We banned it years ago, too dangerous, lol!
    Off to download your Chrissie book. Sounds awesomeness!

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  38. Sounds like a delightful read, Talli!Many congratulations. I don't know how you mange to be so prolific... You must work very hard!

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  39. Congrats Talli...
    It sounds fab, I love the premise!
    Wow, fireworks..are a good sign...
    You need to celebrate :D

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  40. Congratulations Talli! It sounds really good!

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  41. Goodness you're so busy! Good luck with the book will have to download it.

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  42. Congratulations! I can't wait to read it!

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  43. That cover does give the effect and mood of Christmas :-)

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  44. Congrats! You always have great titles. And cover is adorable. :)

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  45. The novella sounds totally cute!

    Enjoy your nap, it's well deserved.

    Jai

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  46. Congrats! And I looove that book cover!! It reminds of this old pixar short film about the lampshade for some reason. :D
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  47. Congratulations on the new book Talli! Sounds like a fun book for the holidays!

    Nas

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  48. Hi, Talli,

    I am so excited that your Novella is out !!!!! YAY!!!! Love the title and blurb. I am off to order it right now.

    Your writing puts a smile on my face and I always feel great after reading your work!

    I hope all is well with you!

    Michael

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