tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post2000698037690976645..comments2024-03-29T14:44:32.445-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: The Secret of Great Reading!pjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-16397289201402199232010-02-25T13:56:21.745-05:002010-02-25T13:56:21.745-05:00V, she's definitely worth checking out! Thanks...V, she's definitely worth checking out! Thanks for swinging by!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-84167070759714173172010-02-25T01:51:17.674-05:002010-02-25T01:51:17.674-05:00What a fabulous review, Anna! Isn't wonderful ...What a fabulous review, Anna! Isn't wonderful when you come across a writer who makes you see things in a different light? Thanks for the recommendation! I'll look out for this one.<br /><br />~ VanessaAuthornesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345016028101633473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-75641828436265418152010-02-25T01:45:23.726-05:002010-02-25T01:45:23.726-05:00Thanks, Anna!Thanks, Anna!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-7191281129710170512010-02-25T01:27:56.551-05:002010-02-25T01:27:56.551-05:00Hey, thanks, everyone, for a great day on the Roma...Hey, thanks, everyone, for a great day on the Romance Dish! Next month, it's another of my favorite authors, Liz Carlyle! Hope you'll all swing by. I love talking about great books.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-50822602777205425242010-02-25T01:27:20.842-05:002010-02-25T01:27:20.842-05:00Hey, Laurie, cool! Hope you really like her. I thi...Hey, Laurie, cool! Hope you really like her. I think she's great. It's been so great to talk to so many people who didn't know Barbara O'Neal in her various guises and encourage you all to give her a go!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-66639165572677702882010-02-25T01:01:20.146-05:002010-02-25T01:01:20.146-05:00Thanks, Anna, for the recommendation. I love an au...Thanks, Anna, for the recommendation. I love an author who can inspire me to open my senses and view the world around me with new perspective. I've never come across this author before in any of her identities so I searched her out on the library website and placed a hold on several of her titles to see if I like her work. I'm hopeful, she sounds like a wonderful writer!<br /><br />Laurie Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957432244479640433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-30794471409354844882010-02-24T21:50:11.664-05:002010-02-24T21:50:11.664-05:00Congratulations, Mel!!Congratulations, Mel!!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-84779295902459403852010-02-24T18:45:01.413-05:002010-02-24T18:45:01.413-05:00Drew, seriously, I think Barbara S is someone we c...Drew, seriously, I think Barbara S is someone we can all learn from as writers. Her ability to use a few well placed words and create a vivid picture is breathtaking.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-18262513702054693422010-02-24T18:44:07.035-05:002010-02-24T18:44:07.035-05:00PJ, I see you and Kandy have fallen victim to my f...PJ, I see you and Kandy have fallen victim to my fiendish plan. Bwahahahahahaha!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-86132201817416543942010-02-24T17:10:59.542-05:002010-02-24T17:10:59.542-05:00I knew we'd be seeing you here today, Janga! ...I knew we'd be seeing you here today, Janga! I think you must be Barbara's #1 fan...or close to it!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-32876298187319903802010-02-24T17:09:54.775-05:002010-02-24T17:09:54.775-05:00Mary, thanks for stopping by. Glad to hear you en...Mary, thanks for stopping by. Glad to hear you enjoyed the books. I'm looking forward to reading them.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-40789213812364639862010-02-24T17:08:58.248-05:002010-02-24T17:08:58.248-05:00Now your review makes me want to go right out and ...<i>Now your review makes me want to go right out and buy it</i><br /><br />Kandy, Anna's reviews frequently have that effect on me.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34485413777141110392010-02-24T17:08:15.885-05:002010-02-24T17:08:15.885-05:00Vanessa, I first discovered her as Ruth Wind too. ...Vanessa, I first discovered her as Ruth Wind too. I'm not sure if I've read any of her Barbara Samuels books. I'll have to check them out.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-23711628749712143572010-02-24T17:07:25.648-05:002010-02-24T17:07:25.648-05:00Mel, congratulations on your sale! What terrific ...Mel, congratulations on your sale! What terrific news!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-28521361063804379562010-02-24T17:04:32.655-05:002010-02-24T17:04:32.655-05:00Buffie, Mel won every contest that moved down here...Buffie, Mel won every contest that moved down here and has also been a real mainstay of Romance Writers of Australia - she served as treasurer for a couple of years and that's such a big job. I think this is karma paying her back. Can't wait to read the stories!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-66915403719209859442010-02-24T16:56:47.588-05:002010-02-24T16:56:47.588-05:00Anna said . . .Hey, everyone, please pause and sen...Anna said . . .<i>Hey, everyone, please pause and send Miss Mel a huge congratulations. She just sold three urban fantasy stories to Ace/Roc!!!!</i><br /><br />That is just wonderful news! Congrats to you Mel!!! I know you must be thrilled :-)Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-59186408919199719102010-02-24T15:46:50.697-05:002010-02-24T15:46:50.697-05:00Nancy, I think Barbara O'Neal's stuff will...Nancy, I think Barbara O'Neal's stuff will really appeal to you. There's a breadth to the writing that you'll like. And of course, the dawgs!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-44623186542712155582010-02-24T15:46:13.643-05:002010-02-24T15:46:13.643-05:00Hellion, I actually don't notice a lot of diff...Hellion, I actually don't notice a lot of difference between her single titles as Barbara Samuel and her single titles as Barbara O'Neal. Apart from the fact that that BON books have all included recipes so far. There's still that amazing knowledge of the human heart in all the books. Glad you're already a fan! And hey, I love if Anna recommends it, it has to be good! Now, do you Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-20300564183506274062010-02-24T15:44:52.510-05:002010-02-24T15:44:52.510-05:00Julie, in that case I think I've just found yo...Julie, in that case I think I've just found you your perfect read ;-)Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91324746259593396712010-02-24T15:44:22.328-05:002010-02-24T15:44:22.328-05:00Trisha, I'm not sure how she's managed to ...Trisha, I'm not sure how she's managed to skim under people's radars although I know she has. Definitely check her out - she's an amazing writer.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-22182539302887770902010-02-24T15:43:32.699-05:002010-02-24T15:43:32.699-05:00Ha ha, Janga. Whenever I read one of your posts, I...Ha ha, Janga. Whenever I read one of your posts, I want to come and visit and raid your bookshelves! We have VERY similar tastes, have you noticed? I'm not surprised you love BS/RW/BON. She strikes me as someone who would really appeal to you. <br /><br />Actually you're right about the girls! Again, she does kids not in the fantasy version but as real people. Someone else who does great Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-74820713748765519802010-02-24T15:37:45.839-05:002010-02-24T15:37:45.839-05:00Scorpio, well worth picking up! Happy reading!Scorpio, well worth picking up! Happy reading!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-84811372894579114792010-02-24T15:30:54.380-05:002010-02-24T15:30:54.380-05:00Ooh, Deb! That's asking! Especially as I'v...Ooh, Deb! That's asking! Especially as I've since lent the book to Christine Wells. I really remember the description of the adobe house - honestly wanted to move in the moment I read it. There's some really beautiful description of music in the story. Oh, and there's a bit where she gets her stray dog back after he's been to the groomers and she describes that lovely silky Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-36074236460567042472010-02-24T15:28:38.654-05:002010-02-24T15:28:38.654-05:00Vanessa, I always find her books are like a vitami...Vanessa, I always find her books are like a vitamin drink for my writing. That ability to bring a tiny detail alive and make it illuminate character and situation. Amazing! And I love the way she incorporates different cultures in her writing too. It means the stories gain an amazing richness.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-83341998563235336992010-02-24T15:27:17.270-05:002010-02-24T15:27:17.270-05:00Oh, PJ, what a treat, both books still ahead of yo...Oh, PJ, what a treat, both books still ahead of you! Thanks for the nice compliment about the review! ;-)Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.com