Seriously, though, I hope everyone had a great week and a lovely weekend. In the Big Smoke, the buildings are gilded in snow, making the city seem almost magical... although I could be hallucinating. Either way, it's lovely to have a little snow, even if it is temporary. Cross your fingers it doesn't impede the travels of Mama and Papa TR, who will be winging their way across the Atlantic to meet their grandson later this week.
I must apologise that I've yet to make my blog rounds! I miss you all and can't wait to see what you've been up to, but truthfully the ability to grab a shower and maybe some shut-eye is a little higher on my priority list right now. Hopefully I'll be able to catch up soon.
In other news, I'm pleased to report my novel The Pollyanna Plan has now spent almost a month in the top 100 on Amazon.co.uk -- yay! Huge thanks to everyone who has bought a copy. And over on the Writer's Guide to ePublishing recently, I wrote about how I used a promotional novella to drive sales of my novel. Pop by if you're interested!
And just 'coz I'm feeling a lotta baby love right now (Lobster Baby non-withstanding), here's a photo of Baby TR from a recent photo shoot we did.
Have a great week, everyone!
Congratulations, Talli!
ReplyDeleteAnd hey, don't worry about us. Get some sleep, little mother.
Thanks, Alex!
DeleteHere's my advice (and I had 6 babies - not all at once, thank God) sleep when you can. Sleep when he's sleeping. It's been almost a month, hasn't it? You should be over the worst of it very soon. And think good travel wishes for me too - I'm winging my way to England next week!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elspeth! Six kids, wow. I'm in awe!
DeleteYes, he's almost a month old now and he's usually okay but last night was rather brutal.
I've said it before and I'm probably going to say it again - your little man is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the success of The Pollyanna Plan!
Don't worry about making the rounds on the blogs, rest up, and have a great time with your parents!
Ah, isn't Baby TR simply gorgeous. Huge congratulations, Tali. I remember from experience that sleep is a luxury in these early days, but hey, look what you've got. Babies demand their own priorities. The writing (and the blogs) will still be there when you're ready to get back to them. Hope the proud grandparents manage to beat the blizzards. xx
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love the picture! Sweet...
ReplyDeleteGreat picture of the little guy! Sleep when you can!
ReplyDeleteThe reports on the snow in Britain and the continent have made it over here too...
That picture is just so cute! Enjoy your family time.
ReplyDeleteSuper news, Talli. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww Baby TR looks so wise and super cute already! Yay! Here's hoping Grandma and Grandpa arrive safely!! And yay for Pollyanna! Take care
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Adorable! Just like his mum....
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the top 100 list. Of course we miss you! But we totally understand!
Rest and rejuvenate, and we will see you soon!
That's wonderful about the top 100 list! I just realized I haven't yet bought The Pollyanna Plan, so I have to go do that now. :) (done) And baby TR is pretty precious. :)
ReplyDeletecongrats on the book stats and baby TR is so freaking cute.
ReplyDeleteTalli, it's been a long time sine I was a new mom, but I remember enough to be surprised that you can even post a blog!
ReplyDeleteBaby TR is adorable!
Oh Talli, what a beautiful baby you and Papa TR have produced. I had a cousin whose birthday was right near Christmas and it was tough on her because people tended to lump the two together. She felt at times like she wasn't special. So... A small suggestion... make sure his b-day is different from Christmas. That's all end of lecture. Go get some sleep. Love him up and enjoy him with all your heart.
ReplyDeleteSami is such a cutie. Enjoy him and have fun with Mama and Papa TR. We'll all still be here :)
ReplyDeleteBabies take up a lot of time, but they're worth it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you want comments on your books and writing, but that baby picture is just too much cuteness! Enjoy these days...they are special! I also love an exclamation mark!
ReplyDeleteBaby TR is adorable! Love all the pics on FB too. Have an awesome week!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great picture.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the top 100 list! The photo of Little TR is adorable! Try to get some rest if you can. Julie
ReplyDeleteNow worries. Just stop by and say hello whenever you can. And that picture would make for an awesome Blogfest badge! Maybe a very simple Post Your Baby Picture Blogfest.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute picture! :)
ReplyDeleteHe's SUCH a cutie!!! Worry about yourself, baby TR and Mr TR - we'll still be here when you're not completely sleep deprived and wiped out! Enjoy the visit too - take care *hugs*
ReplyDeleteLove that picture Talli! He is adorable! I hope you find time for some shut eye before long. Hang in there :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, he's adorable! Hope the snow didn't interfere with things too much, Talli!
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Lovely! You must be so excited about showing him off to your parents and I know how your mum will feel,the plane just will not be going fast enough for her.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant picture! Hope you get some kip soon - take care :)
ReplyDeleteAn adorable picture! Enjoy your time with the parents. I read The Pollyanna Plan. I love it!Did I tell you I also read Mistletoe in Manhattan? Thumbs up!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so excellent, Talli, congratulations on your well-deserved recognition! I still need to pick up a copy but one of these days I will... I've got a book gift card burning a hole in my wallet! And is there anything cuter than baby TR? I think not.
ReplyDeleteHi Talli - he looks a sweetie - and how lovely your parents are coming over ... just so much enjoy their visit ... and I sincerely hope they don't get caught up in the snow delays etc ..
ReplyDeleteSleep tight when you can ... and enjoy the little soul ..
Cheers Hilary
Being a new mom is wonderful but also time seems to vanish. Enjoy your beautiful son and hope your parents have a lovely time with you all.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Omgoodness... baby TR is TOO CUTE!!! I can't stand it! :D *squeezes*
ReplyDeleteNew mammas = always exhausted. Hang in there~ <3
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ReplyDeletePshaa! What are you apologizing for? I'm actually really impressed you took the time to write this blog post. Slow applause for you
ReplyDeleteBaby Sami is just so cute, Talli - and well done for blogging at all!
ReplyDeleteYour baby is so cute. He looks very thoughtful in the picture, or maybe he's sleepy. I can imagine that you would need your sleep right now, too; I've heard that new mothers try to coordinate their sleep schedules with their babies' schedules, but that often means that they have to wake up and go back to sleep several times. I hope you get more sleep soon! And congratulations on your book being in the top 100!
ReplyDeleteAwww... what a sweetie! you are doing so well to be able to write a blog post!! I could barely write a shopping list! Snow here too, pretty but very very slippy!! Take care!
ReplyDeleteHe looks such a little darling - so sweet... Bet he's not always that peacefully asleep!
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations on 'the polyana Plan'. You throoughly deserve it - you're so impressive with the amount of work you put in. Well done!
I hope Mama and Papa TR arrived safely and are enjoying getting to know their beautiful grandson. That picture is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI hope you manage to catch up on some sleep.x
He's adorable. Looks nice and big, too. Yes, get sleep whenever you can.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! And your next comment had better be zzzz... ;-)
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That's the cutest pic of Baby TR. Looks very Ann Geddes. Glad you're surviving. It does get better! Enjoy the visit of the proud grandparents! Don't worry about the blogs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous photo, and brilliant news that The Pollyanna Plan is doing so well :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious pic!! We know you just had a babe, so don't worry about not blogging as much. And congrats on The Pollyanna Plan!
ReplyDeleteHi, Talli. Don't worry about visiting blogs right now. Grab that sleep whenever you can! Definitely a top priority. Great pic. : )
ReplyDeleteHe's so beautiful, Talli - congratulations! I remember those lack of sleep days - they're tough but they do eventually end. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on staying in the top 100, that's amazing! And such a beautiful picture, what a cutie!
ReplyDeleteThat photo from your baby shoot is real cute.
ReplyDeleteDon't neglect that sleep..... very important from the health point of view.
Your little one's so adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteTalli - your baby is truly beautiful! Congratulations on both the baby and your new book.
ReplyDeleteAwww, what a sweet little man! Glad to hear you are doing well (except for the sleep deprived part). :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful baby, Talli. Rest up and do the rounds as you can. Smiles to You! :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable, Talli.
ReplyDeleteI imagine life is pretty hectic for you now. Wait until he's crawling...! Oh boy...!!
CJ x