Wednesday, February 23, 2011

What's It All For, Anyway?

No, you haven't stumbled upon some kind of existential angst due to the intake of way too much wine (yet). Since I was a bit of a grump yesterday, I've decided to focus on the positive aspects of blogging.

Before I get to that, though, a few things: there's still time to throw your hat in the ring to win a signed copy of the The Hating Game and help me name that character!

And if you're an author, reader, crusty rooster or smelly guinea pig (don't ask) and you feel like donating a new or used book for my great book giveaway, just comment anywhere or email me (talliroland AT gmail.com). I'll be posting the list of donors on Friday -- thank you!

Final bit of news: the wonderful Glynis Smy has interviewed me over at her blog!

Phew. Okay, I'll keep this short. We all know why we blog, anyway.

BECAUSE THE WRITING COMMUNITY IN THE BLOGOSPHERE IS MADE OF WIN WIN WINEEEEEE!

(Yes, that was intentional.)

Seriously, thank you! For everything! :)
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  1. Angela23 February 2011 at 14:15

    Go Glynis! And how great that she interviewed you. Now I need to check it out.

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  2. Carol Kilgore23 February 2011 at 14:17

    We're all entitled to a whine and wine day every once in a while. Now I'm going to read your interview.

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  3. Talli Roland23 February 2011 at 14:20

    Thanks, Angela!

    Hope you like the interview, Carol!

    Win and Wine = MASSIVE WIN! :)

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  4. Tracy23 February 2011 at 14:34

    Ahhh, I will head on over to Glynis' site...
    thanks for the head's up!

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  5. Christine Fonseca23 February 2011 at 14:39

    I <3 you - angst, happy, whatever!

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  6. Ann23 February 2011 at 14:54

    YAY! to everything! I have a book, it is a collection of short stories. The O Henry Prize Short Stories. I bought it twice. So I would like to contribute the new copy to your give away.

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  7. Joanne23 February 2011 at 15:14

    Glad you're feeling blogger-better today, I'm off to your interview :)

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  8. Creepy Query Girl23 February 2011 at 15:29

    win win wine? lol I read yesterday's post and agree with all of those too! Actually it made me realise I haven't changed my word verification thingy ever. And I have no idea what it does when people comment. Sad but true. lol

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  9. Unknown23 February 2011 at 15:30

    Win+ wine sounds awesome :)

    Off to read your interview!

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  10. Meredith23 February 2011 at 15:33

    Win and wine--yep, that pretty much sums it up. :)

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  11. Cat Lavoie23 February 2011 at 15:35

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  12. Cat Lavoie23 February 2011 at 15:36

    I totally agree... I've 'met' some awesome people through blogging. Writers rock!
    Off to read your interview now! Have a great day! :) (Sorry for the deleted post. For some reason, I thought it was Friday... lol. I think I need more coffee!)

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  13. Jennifer Hoffine23 February 2011 at 15:51

    I have some YA ARCs and other books left from BEA last year. I could donate a few if you want. Let me know what you're looking for.

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  14. Theresa Milstein23 February 2011 at 15:53

    I'll check out your interview.

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  15. ~Sia McKye~23 February 2011 at 16:05

    There are days that blogging is harder than others. At least on Wednesdays and Fridays it's other people's work up on my blog but it still requires some thinking and set up. My personal blog day--meh. Lately I've been sick and so clever and I don't go hand in hand.

    I'll have to check out your interview.

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  16. Matthew MacNish23 February 2011 at 16:08

    Whoa. I was expecting a detailed break down, but you just said it all. Well done Talli, well done.

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  17. Diane J.23 February 2011 at 17:04

    Grumpy days are necessary. I haven't figured out why, but I think we all need a day of grumpiness. For me, it keeps my kids on their toes, hee, hee, hee.

    I'm off to Glynis' blog.

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  18. Kindros23 February 2011 at 17:50

    Yes we are! :)

    I can't think of a more awesome group of people.

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  19. Hilary Melton-Butcher23 February 2011 at 17:51

    Hi Talli .. I definitely have a book or two for you to give away .. do you need the titles? If so I'll do a trawl ..

    Your interview over at Glynis is fun .. gosh you'd be in your element there .. wine, sun and Cyprus ..

    I totally agree with your WIN, WINE everyone .. brilliant bunch of humanity! Cheers Hilary

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  20. Hilary Melton-Butcher23 February 2011 at 17:51

    Hi Talli .. I definitely have a book or two for you to give away .. do you need the titles? If so I'll do a trawl ..

    Your interview over at Glynis is fun .. gosh you'd be in your element there .. wine, sun and Cyprus ..

    I totally agree with your WIN, WINE everyone .. brilliant bunch of humanity! Cheers Hilary

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  21. Melissa Hurst23 February 2011 at 18:50

    Yep, everyone here is made of win (and the wine doesn't hurt, lol)!

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  22. Alex J. Cavanaugh23 February 2011 at 18:53

    What flavor IS win-win wine? And read your interview with Glynis yesterday.

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  23. RHYTHM AND RHYME23 February 2011 at 18:54

    Will head over asap.

    Take care.
    Yvonne.

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  24. Ellie Garratt23 February 2011 at 19:02

    You go girl!

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  25. Wendy Lu23 February 2011 at 19:05

    Aw well everyone has those days where we feel like whining a bit...even though the blogosphere does have some drawbacks, it's been a great community to be a part of. I have created wonderful friendships with other people around the world and love it!

    ~TRA



    http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com

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  26. Nicole Zoltack23 February 2011 at 19:10

    lol Blogging FTW!

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  27. Goddess of Blah Book Reviews23 February 2011 at 19:33

    will check out your interview and post some positive comments!

    I'm so glad young, trendy authors who are "in with the time" are being published!!!

    So THANK YOU Talli for the hardwork!

    The publishing companies stuck to established author's (like Jill Mansell, Katie Fford etc) who are good authors BUT belong to a previous generation - they just can't connect with the MANY professional YOUNG aggressive trendy readers out there looking for chick lit that isn't about a poor girl marrying a rich guy (or a PA marrying the boss etc etc)

    So thank you!!!

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  28. Talli 'The Thankful' Roland23 February 2011 at 19:49

    Aw! Thanks, everyone -- for checking out Glynis's interview with me and for being so lovely and supportive!

    And Goddess, yay! THANK YOU for supporting the kind of things I write! :)

    PS - I'm trying to get around to everyone's blog tonight but feeling a bit ick, so I may not... sigh. I will, though!

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  29. Michael Di Gesu23 February 2011 at 19:50

    We all have the "Crabies" every now and then ....

    Sometimes you just need to vent....

    Have a great week, Talli...

    Michael

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  30. Sangu Mandanna23 February 2011 at 19:55

    Haha aw that's sweet! And it's true - the writing community is awesome!

    Off to read that interview now!

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  31. Nas23 February 2011 at 19:55

    I'm off to check out your interview!

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  32. HowLynnTime23 February 2011 at 20:01

    LOL - I hate the ones that have some cutie title for comments that sounds nothing like comments....I mean pick a word that I can find....don't call it "toe jam" and expect me to figure out that this is your word for comments.

    And I can deal with the halfway down the page thing its the ones who have to many follow breeds. Two ways to follow should be the max - 6 obscure extra follow thingys just confuddle me.

    Lol thanks for the funny "sunshine and butterflies" upbeaty day! grin. gonna go check your IV - see doesn't it just drive ya nuts when people are nutz? InterView - grin

    MMMMMmmmmmmm wine - I shall have some now - with cheese and hot bread! Thats ok for breakfast - right?

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  33. Old Kitty23 February 2011 at 20:16

    Awww Talli! I covet your genetics!!
    :-)

    Take care
    x

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  34. Belle Wong23 February 2011 at 20:31

    Love!

    Great interview, too.

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  35. Heather23 February 2011 at 21:09

    The blogging community is pretty amazing! I've yet to find a more supportive and amazing group of people. And of course you're a huge part of that!

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  36. Unknown23 February 2011 at 21:46

    You're welcome.
    I didn't do that much though.

    Can't believe you still want more character suggestions. Aren't you able to paint your whole house with them by now?
    Nahno ∗ McLein ™

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  37. Sondrae Bennett23 February 2011 at 22:30

    win and wine. Awesome!

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  38. Roxy23 February 2011 at 22:45

    I love bloggers, too. The writing community especially! Looking forward to that interview with Glynis.

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  39. Norma24 February 2011 at 00:37

    Blogging is like psychotherapy...only you don't have to pay for it!

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  40. Jemi Fraser24 February 2011 at 02:16

    Perfect! Totally agree :)

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  41. Ella24 February 2011 at 04:04

    Oh, I had to go play your name game; how fun~

    I am off to check out the interview.
    We all have off days~ You have more great, than most; Be proud!

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  42. Sharon K. Mayhew24 February 2011 at 08:39

    Everyone has those days once and a while, Talli...

    Now I'm off to check out your interview...

    Cheers!

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  43. Deniz Bevan24 February 2011 at 11:21

    Love the blogger love :-)
    And hey, I could donate a second hand book or two!

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  44. Anonymous24 February 2011 at 12:00

    I wish I had a smelly guinea pig. I love them! Will check out the interview in a mo'. :O)

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  45. The Happy Whisk24 February 2011 at 20:57

    Hey, it's your blog, if you want to grump, grump. It's your space to do with as you wish. That's what makes this all so fun.

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  46. William Kendall25 February 2011 at 22:38

    Great interview, Talli!

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  47. Glynis Peters 26 February 2011 at 07:33

    Dear Talli

    It was such a fun interview, thank you.

    I have popped over to say thank you to all of your followers who visited my blog.

    Glynis ♥

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  48. Laura Howard28 February 2011 at 20:23

    Wine Wine Wine!!! And win to I guess.

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Coffee and wine for all!

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