Tuesday, March 01, 2011

My Pretties *insert cackle*

It's a bit of a sick day here chez Roland,with Mr TR down for the count and me feeling a bit under the weather (which, by the way, seems endlessly grey and drizzly these days). But... look what came by courier today to cheer me up!






Aren't they pretty? What's cheering you up today?
Oh, the lovely Lucie Wheeler (who is getting married soon!) interviewed me on her blog today! Lucie's super nice and even if you don't have a chance to read my rambles, pop over to say hi if you can.
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76 comments:

  1. VR Barkowski1 March 2011 at 15:56

    This cheered me up! These are beautiful, Talli!

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  2. Unknown1 March 2011 at 15:56

    This is cheering me up!!! I'm so happy for you!!! Congratulations Talli! They're absolutely beautiful!!!!

    In other news I'm excited to be picking up my copy of Demonglass this afternoon. That gives me something to look forward to!

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  3. Talli Roland1 March 2011 at 15:56

    Can just add how much of a loser I felt making my books 'pose' in various positions? I even had them spread out on a red blanket (which didn't turn out, thank goodness!).

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  4. Talli Roland1 March 2011 at 15:57

    Aw, thanks VR and Jen! You two always cheer me up. Happy Tuesday!

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  5. Tricia J. O'Brien1 March 2011 at 16:02

    Winner! (not loser, you silly) I'm all smiles just looking at the many poses.

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  6. Samantha Vérant1 March 2011 at 16:04

    Gorgeous, dahling!!!!!

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  7. Talli Roland1 March 2011 at 16:08

    Thanks, Tricia! I don't feel so losery now. :)

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  8. Talli Roland1 March 2011 at 16:08

    And thank you, Samantha!

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  9. Corinne O1 March 2011 at 16:13

    Congratulations!! Feel better you two!

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  10. Kindros1 March 2011 at 16:13

    Congrats!! Hope the rest of your day is just as amazing. :)

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  11. Summer Ross1 March 2011 at 16:18

    Those are really pretty Talli! I really like this cover!

    Whats cheering me up? My publication is released today (short story)

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  12. Laura S.1 March 2011 at 16:19

    Talli, your book looks beautiful!!! I can't wait to have my own copy of it in my hands! Congratulations!

    It's been really rainy and windy the past few days, so the fact that it's finally a sunshiney day today cheers me up!

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  13. The Happy Whisk1 March 2011 at 16:21

    Posing your books in various positions. Now that's pretty good. Will you get a picture of them on the bookshop shelf? So fun.

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  14. Alex J. Cavanaugh1 March 2011 at 16:22

    It looks awesome! Doesn't it feel great to hold it in your hands?

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  15. notesfromnadir1 March 2011 at 16:33

    What a proud moment that must've been for you when you opened that box and saw YOUR books! :)

    They also look even more impressive important due to the # of pages!

    Nice photos, too!

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  16. Glynis Peters 1 March 2011 at 16:42

    Wonderful pictures! Brightened my day just looking at them. :)

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  17. Brigid O'Connor1 March 2011 at 16:51

    Exciting! I would be putting them in poses too if they were mine, hope you both feel better soon!

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  18. Ann1 March 2011 at 16:52

    Looking Good MS. Talli Roland!

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  19. Ellen Brickley1 March 2011 at 16:55

    Ooh, they're so pretty! I love the purple cover.

    How does it feel to see them in the . . . paper, so to speak? :)

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  20. Jane Lovering1 March 2011 at 17:04

    Are you doing the strokey-strokey thing? There's no shame in it... They look lovely - and I hope their beauty makes you both feel better soon.

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  21. RaShelle Workman1 March 2011 at 17:05

    I love the color of your book. Gorgeous!! That's as cheered as I've gotten so far today. Yay for Talli. =D

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  22. Heather1 March 2011 at 17:10

    They are absolutely lovely! My copy should be on its way to me! I pre-ordered a while ago. Can't wait! What's cheering me up today is a partial request from a great agent. Fingers crossed that it turns into a full!

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  23. Goddess of Blah Book Reviews1 March 2011 at 17:34

    I WANT A COPY, WANT A COPY, WANT A COPY, WANT A COPY, WANT A COPY, i want a copy!!!!

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  24. Cat Lavoie1 March 2011 at 17:41

    OMG! What a lovely box of books! I am SO EXCITED for you! I'd been having a 'blah' day so far but your post totally made up for this morning's lack of excitement! Go Talli! :)

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  25. Carol Kilgore1 March 2011 at 17:45

    BEAUTIFUL!!!
    Congratulations.
    Now get all better so you can really enjoy them.

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  26. Ellie Garratt1 March 2011 at 17:55

    OMG. How could they not cheer anybody up. I suggest you curl up in bed with all your book babies!

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  27. Andrew1 March 2011 at 17:59

    Cool!
    They look great. Congrats to you!

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  28. RHYTHM AND RHYME1 March 2011 at 18:04

    You must feel real proud,
    Well done Talli.

    Yvonne.

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  29. Olga1 March 2011 at 18:17

    Must be a thrill to see your work printed like that! I love the smell of new books. I bet those smell lovely :)

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  30. Pat Tillett1 March 2011 at 18:29

    What a great feeling it must be to get those! To actually see a pile of your own books! I'm happy for you!

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  31. Rachel Searles1 March 2011 at 18:33

    These look great! How exciting that must be! :)

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  32. Jolene Perry1 March 2011 at 18:43

    AWESOME!!! I get a realease date late this week for mine, cover art to be revealed soon, but to hold my book... sigh... lovely.

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  33. Alexandra Shostak1 March 2011 at 18:54

    They are pretty!!!!

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  34. Cara Cooper1 March 2011 at 18:55

    Nothing like holding your own book in your hand finally is there!? What's cheering me up? My ninety year old mother is still fit and well, living happily in her own house, keeping it and her garden immaculately and tottling off to her Scrabble club every week. That cheers me up!

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  35. Toni Wi1 March 2011 at 19:04

    squeeee!! exctiting!! love the cover :D

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  36. Golden Eagle1 March 2011 at 19:50

    They look awesome! Congratulations! :)

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  37. Unknown1 March 2011 at 20:07

    Ooh, what a dream! They are the prettiest books ever. (Speaking as a book seller!) xx

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  38. Laura Howard1 March 2011 at 20:10

    Wow...so awesome...like Christmas and Disneyworld and pixie dust all in one box of awesome!!!The Hating Game FTW!!

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  39. Nas1 March 2011 at 20:16

    OK, you're cheering me up by showing this! So nice and lovely!
    I'm so happy for you, though I want one in my hands!

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  40. Myne1 March 2011 at 20:39

    So so lovely, congrats Talli!

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  41. Debs Riccio1 March 2011 at 20:48

    OOoh they look GORGEOUS! I can't wait to get my hand on a copy! SO happy for you - there's nothing like a proper-smelling book made of paper!

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  42. Deborah Carr (Debs)1 March 2011 at 21:16

    Ooh very, very pretty. I bet you could hug them all.

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  43. M Pax1 March 2011 at 21:44

    Oh, that is very, very cheery. Hope everyone is well in your household soon.

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  44. Ben1 March 2011 at 21:45

    It's looking pretty solid. I'll send you some iPhone photos if they make their way to Montreal

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  45. Old Kitty1 March 2011 at 21:47

    Conogratulations!!!!!! Yayayayyayayayay!! I'm raising my mug of lemsip and honey cos I do have the dreaded cold and can barely breathe!!! LOL!!

    BUT YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAAY!!!!!!!

    Now my copy better arrive anytime NOW, cheers amazon!! Take care and get better!!!
    x

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  46. Hilary Melton-Butcher1 March 2011 at 21:53

    Hi Talli .. isn't that just great .. bet the old man sort of raised his head and gave a weak smile?!

    So fantastic to see - give us all hope .. great news ..

    Hope you both feel better VERY SOON .. cheers Hilary

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  47. Michelle in a shell1 March 2011 at 21:58

    That cover is gorgeouS! When I have some extra cash I will definitely pick up a copy :)

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  48. Tracy1 March 2011 at 22:16

    So, does that mean mine will be coming in the mail very soon?
    I can't wait!!!!!
    Oh, now about your question...ummm, what cheers me up? crawling on the couch and watching old movies with a cup of hot tea! OR reading a good book!

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  49. Meredith1 March 2011 at 22:16

    Yay! So beautiful! Congrats!

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  50. Diane J.1 March 2011 at 22:44

    AWESOME! Not that you're sick, but the books! Plug your ears (SQUEEEEEE), so excited for you and they are pretty!

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  51. Michael Di Gesu1 March 2011 at 22:50

    How exciting! Congrats...

    Well as you know I'm in Sunny Orlando Florida and I just got back from Wizarding World.....


    Michael

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  52. Unknown1 March 2011 at 22:54

    Nothing beats getting your book in your hands. I remember the first time I received mine.

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  53. Mara McBain1 March 2011 at 23:12

    I can't stop grinning for you!! They're BEAUTIFUL!!

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  54. Deniz Bevan1 March 2011 at 23:44

    Squee!! Congratulations!! Hope you both feel better soon. DH is battling something too - I hope I catch it only if it means days off work...

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  55. Unknown1 March 2011 at 23:44

    They're lovely--so excited for you!

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  56. Unknown2 March 2011 at 00:30

    Haha, that is great. I love your enthusiasm and I can totally understand it.

    I guess we all feel with you. Thanks for cheering people up and making the day somewhat happier.
    Nahno ∗ McLein ™

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  57. Theresa Milstein2 March 2011 at 00:38

    Oooooo. Purple and periwinkle are my favorite colors. I want to buy one to gaze at the cover as well as read the contents.

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  58. Jemi Fraser2 March 2011 at 01:14

    Shiny!! Pretty!! Lovely!! :)

    I've been out of town for a few days for work - so just being home has cheered me up!

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  59. alexia2 March 2011 at 01:51

    What fun! They are gorgeous! Hope you and hubs feel better.

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  60. Susan Fields2 March 2011 at 02:35

    Congrats, Talli - they're beautiful! And feel better soon!

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  61. Alleged Author2 March 2011 at 03:00

    They are lovely! Cannot wait to read my copy when it gets its slow butt here by Amazon!

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  62. Roxy2 March 2011 at 03:01

    Oh, I'm so happy for you. How exciting! They look so pretty on those shelves. Congrats!!

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  63. Kathi Oram Peterson2 March 2011 at 03:29

    There's nothing like the thrill of seeing your book in print. :)

    I received the cover of my new book last Thursday. It was fantastic! I was high all weekend.

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  64. WritingNut2 March 2011 at 04:37

    Congratulations Talli!!!! They're so beautiful!! :) This post is definitely cheering me up today too :)

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  65. ~Sia McKye~2 March 2011 at 05:48

    Now that's a sight that should cheer you up and make you downright perky, lol!

    Somehow a cackle and you don't seem to fit but for sure that is a box of pretties. I can't wait to get one!

    Feel better sweetie. Nasty stuff this.

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  66. Lacey Devlin2 March 2011 at 07:07

    Ooo so pretty!

    "We wants it, we needs it. Must have the precious"

    LOL

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  67. Anonymous2 March 2011 at 08:17

    Fabulous. I'll give you another shout out over at mine :O)

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  68. Anonymous2 March 2011 at 08:18

    Oh and I hope yu feel better soon :O)

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  69. Anonymous2 March 2011 at 12:47

    How wonderful - hope it makes you feel better! I downloaded your book on my new Kindle the other day. I now have four books on there.

    CJ xx

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  70. Hart Johnson2 March 2011 at 14:17

    YAY for fabulous book covers! I hope you and Mr. TR are back to feeling better right away!

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  71. Kim Baker2 March 2011 at 14:58

    Beautiful!
    So can I pick one up on March 10th at Chapters/Indigo? Since I still don't have an e-Reader?
    :-)

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  72. Sangu Mandanna2 March 2011 at 16:18

    Ooooh that has to be one of the most amazing things to arrive in the mail! Like having a baby without the agony of childbirth: it just gets posted to you :-)

    Congratulations on the imminent paperback release - and on getting your books to pose so beautifully for us!

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  73. Suzanne2 March 2011 at 22:24

    How exciting! That must have been like Christmas and your birthday rolled into one when you opened that box. That would cheer anyone. I'm cheerful today because the shelves have been installed in my new art room and I can now start setting up my own space. I'm sure you can relate to having your own creative work area.

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  74. Hannah3 March 2011 at 16:59

    Eeeek!! I'm excited for you!!!

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  75. Christopher3 March 2011 at 18:47

    Beautiful! I would be rubbing them against my face all day.

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  76. Anonymous4 March 2011 at 00:39

    CONGRATS on getting the books! What a nice way to cheer up.

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