Talli Roland's Blog, page 54

Will Write for Cupcakes

Reading through Prospera Publishing's newsletter yesterday, I came across this:

Forget about equating writing with financial reward. You need to write because you love it, not because you want that contract and a place in the bestseller charts. The first should help with the second, but writing is one of those jobs that pays nothing for a very long time, and the sooner you come to terms with this, the better you'll feel about continuing your work.

And I had to smile, because this is such a gre...

Sweet Sunday: Churros

Churros, churros, churros. Say that three times fast! Despite their rather, um... phallic appearance, these are worth getting over any Freudian hang-ups and indulging in their hot, deep-fried goodness - and make sure to get some chocolate sauce for dipping!

If you're unfamiliar with these little pleasures, churros are a Spanish treat usually eaten for breakfast. I call them my market treat, because whenever I brave the crowds at nearby Portobello Market, I always make sure to reward myself wit...

Embrace Your Inner Tramp

Happy Friday! It's a long weekend here and set to rain the whole freakin' time (and no, I'm not complaining. In writing, anyway). Today I'm over at Bah to Cancer's blog talking about tramp(olining) therapy. Might sound strange but it's loads of fun! Head over to see how bouncing around put a spring back in my step.

Wasted by Nicola Morgan

First off, I must say that I don't usually do book reviews because after years of analysing literature for my BA, I'm now much too lazy to really write about other books too critically.

However, when I read Wasted by Nicola Morgan, I actually felt compelled to write about it. There's something so unique about the voice that it's almost hypnotic. It's been awhile since I've read something that drew me in quite like this.

Here's the blurb (from Amazon.co.uk):

Jack worships luck and decides his...

My First Book Launch

Living in London and surrounded by a plethora of literary events -- and even having a few books of my own published -- I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit I'd never been to a book launch until last night. What actually happens at those mythical launches, I always wondered.

So when the lovely Caroline Smailes invited me to the London launch of her new book Like Bees to Honey , I jumped at the chance to go. Like the true social coward I am, though, I dragged along my husband with me so I could talk...