tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post8110345834316914444..comments2024-03-28T10:33:26.317-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Va-Va-Voom Venetia!pjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-40546155715690866112011-01-30T14:47:04.922-05:002011-01-30T14:47:04.922-05:00I cannot say that I have a particular favorite, ho...I cannot say that I have a particular favorite, however, her books are solid "early readers," if you will, for romance novels. I do so look forward to reading "Venetia."Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217408544219883095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-65101746746507269092011-01-25T16:51:40.764-05:002011-01-25T16:51:40.764-05:00Ooh, Ana, you'll have Richard whispering sweet...Ooh, Ana, you'll have Richard whispering sweet nothings in your ear. How wonderful! I'm jealous! And you're most welcome for the compliment - you know I love your writing! Have fun with Georgette!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-70267821878690699952011-01-25T14:32:14.973-05:002011-01-25T14:32:14.973-05:00Hi, Anna!!! Late for the party, but my ears were r...Hi, Anna!!! Late for the party, but my ears were ringing. ;) You are so sweet to say that, thank you for those lovely words. <3<br /><br />Sounds like I'm really missing something. I'd better go dig out the GH Laurie sent me. Thanks again, Laurie!! <br /><br />Great review, I'm also getting Richard...er...VENETIA from Audible. :D Tks for the tip!!!Anastasia St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520230702952013231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91145468506800267282011-01-25T13:55:18.647-05:002011-01-25T13:55:18.647-05:00Dianna, I'm really looking forward to the long...Dianna, I'm really looking forward to the longer bio too. Aparently Jennifer had access to a lot of new material that JAH never saw.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-25628225937749247952011-01-25T05:30:11.964-05:002011-01-25T05:30:11.964-05:00I have the bio on my wish list.I have the bio on my wish list.hrdwrkdmom aka Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520769151419586319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-20789600932030233782011-01-25T00:23:06.715-05:002011-01-25T00:23:06.715-05:00Ooh, Pat, what a lovely description of a rake! Act...Ooh, Pat, what a lovely description of a rake! Actually that seems to be part of the emotional journey they undertake, doesn't it? Selfish, immature pleasure seeker to genuine hero. Works for me every time. Have fun with Georgette!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-35488922969014450772011-01-25T00:21:19.186-05:002011-01-25T00:21:19.186-05:00Unfortunately, my family were not big readers. In...Unfortunately, my family were not big readers. In all honesty, I didn't even hear of Georgette Heyer until about 1 1/2 years ago. I do have a Heyer book on my TBR shelf, but don't remember which it is. I know Our library carries them, so I need to check them out and start reading.<br />Rakes are like the little boys that can't help but get into trouble, but disarm you with that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-7961425841941644912011-01-24T23:16:23.058-05:002011-01-24T23:16:23.058-05:00Hey, thanks, everyone for a great day of Heyer-iti...Hey, thanks, everyone for a great day of Heyer-itis! I've had great fun. I hope you have too!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-24709260065255241582011-01-24T19:02:04.092-05:002011-01-24T19:02:04.092-05:00Gannon, I read the GHs and the Victoria Holts abou...Gannon, I read the GHs and the Victoria Holts about the same time. VH was tremendously popular over here - as I've said before, we always got a lot of English books! GH toyed with gothic themes a few times - Cousin Kate is quite gothic and from memory, so is the Reluctant Widow. But never with quite the verve of VH! Loved her "will he kiss her or kill her?" heroes! Yum!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-38827123037832368432011-01-24T18:46:44.258-05:002011-01-24T18:46:44.258-05:00I do have Devil's Cub on my shelf (thanks to y...I do have <i>Devil's Cub</i> on my shelf (thanks to you, Anna), but I haven't read it yet. Must rectify that immediately, so I can add more GH books. ;-)<br /><br />My love of romance began with Victoria Holt---I devoured her books as fast as I could get my hands on them.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-825649332420395902011-01-24T16:37:31.678-05:002011-01-24T16:37:31.678-05:00Hey, you Dishies are seriously letting the side do...Hey, you Dishies are seriously letting the side down. You'll have to aim HEYER!!!! Ho, ho. Oh, dear, it's so sad when the only people to laugh at my jokes are...um, ME! <br /><br />Buffie, the flood damage here has been heartbreaking. I've really escaped easily - got a bit of water inside from strong winds and heavy rain but nothing like a lot of people have had to deal with.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-12436445841283718752011-01-24T16:34:58.593-05:002011-01-24T16:34:58.593-05:00Hey there, Anna!! Thanks for including the link t...Hey there, Anna!! Thanks for including the link to support flood victims. Such devastation. It is just so sad. <br /><br />You know, I am one of those girls who has never read a Heyer book. Not quite sure how I missed them, but I did.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-37403851799582223232011-01-24T15:45:02.226-05:002011-01-24T15:45:02.226-05:00Connie, I ADORE C.S. Harris. Devlin has to be one ...Connie, I ADORE C.S. Harris. Devlin has to be one of the most charismatic heroes out there. I reviewed the first couple here on Romance Novel TV:<br /><br />http://www.romancenovel.tv/2008/08/29/anna-campbell%E2%80%99s-review-of-what-angels-fear-and-when-gods-die-by-cs-harris-2/<br /><br />I used to really enjoy Patricia's historicals. I must check out her mysteries. <br /><br />Thanks for Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-15865786926300695412011-01-24T15:34:19.163-05:002011-01-24T15:34:19.163-05:00PJ, I had the same librarian :-)PJ, I had the same librarian :-)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344039829507773339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-51897212100017218602011-01-24T15:32:40.821-05:002011-01-24T15:32:40.821-05:00Janga, I didn't think the last two Lady Emily ...Janga, I didn't think the last two Lady Emily books were as good as the first ones! P.B. Ryan (aka Patricia Ryan) writes Nell Sweeney mysteries taking place in the early 1900's in Boston. They were out of print but are now on Kindle. Should definitely be read in order and they are excellent! Then there is C.S. Harris!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344039829507773339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-28678341814560079342011-01-24T15:08:35.009-05:002011-01-24T15:08:35.009-05:00Janga, just looked them up. They're now on the...Janga, just looked them up. They're now on the list! Thank you.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-15624191880963038462011-01-24T15:04:40.340-05:002011-01-24T15:04:40.340-05:00Janga, I haven't read those books. I'll ch...Janga, I haven't read those books. I'll check them out (need something else to replace Daisy once I've read all the backlist!).Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-83461185968206994102011-01-24T14:59:55.188-05:002011-01-24T14:59:55.188-05:00If the library doesn't have it, MJP is beginni...If the library doesn't have it, MJP is beginning to make her back titles available as ebooks, and some are being reissued in paper. One way or the other, I hope you can read it.<br /><br />RE historical mysteries: have you read Tasha Alexander's Lady Emily books?Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53250997708565510492011-01-24T14:36:10.601-05:002011-01-24T14:36:10.601-05:00Toddling back to the dish rack, crestfallen. It se...Toddling back to the dish rack, crestfallen. It seems The Rake/TRATR is out of print. Prices for secondhand copies are really silly. Sigh. I'm sure that's a sign of a fabulous book. I'll have to see if I can find it at a library.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-42479849730009055222011-01-24T14:29:44.994-05:002011-01-24T14:29:44.994-05:00PJ, thanks for putting up the link! I adore the ne...PJ, thanks for putting up the link! I adore the new design - it's really Regency and really sexy. I loved the gothic look but I think it had served its time. This is much more appropriate for the books I'm writing now. 1st Feb, everyone! Check it out! Paula, my website designer, has excelled herself!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-64308310816468431962011-01-24T14:28:10.872-05:002011-01-24T14:28:10.872-05:00OK, toddling off to buy the Rake and the Reformer!...OK, toddling off to buy the Rake and the Reformer! ;-)Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-72087470086067427382011-01-24T14:28:00.297-05:002011-01-24T14:28:00.297-05:00Next book is Midnight's Wild Passion, out at t...<i>Next book is Midnight's Wild Passion, out at the end of April. I'm putting an excerpt and the cover and everything up on the website on 1st Feb when I re-launch the website (that's been fun, doing a total new design!). I hope you'll check it out!</i><br /><br />Anna's website address is:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow">http://www.annacampbell.info/</a><br /><br />And, she'pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-87284605211335273462011-01-24T14:27:31.654-05:002011-01-24T14:27:31.654-05:00Janga, I have to admit I've become a bit of a ...Janga, I have to admit I've become a bit of a Daisy obsessive since I read the first one a couple of months ago. I've actually bought every book (except the Bloody Tower which currently seems to be out of print). I'm reading them in order - I'm waiting for Rattle His Bones to turn up. A lot of them are still in transit. Since the flooding, our mail has been shocking. Apparently Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-83265661155193023452011-01-24T14:25:43.649-05:002011-01-24T14:25:43.649-05:00Janga, no, I haven't read MJP's The Rake a...Janga, no, I haven't read MJP's The Rake and the Reformer. I just went onto Amazon to look for it. If you like it, I'm SURE I will ;-) <br /><br />We didn't get a lot of the American romances over here, apart from very obvious selections like Kathleen W and Rosemary R and Johanna L. There was a stage in my life, once the historical romance book of the 70s was over, when I hardly Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-70309621865193639702011-01-24T14:24:33.991-05:002011-01-24T14:24:33.991-05:00Janga said, Anna, say it isn't so! You haven&#...Janga said, <i>Anna, say it isn't so! You haven't read Mary Jo Putney's The Rake and the Reformer, not even in its revised and reissued form as The Rake? Please tell me you will remedy this dreadful hole in your romance fiction reading experience ASAP. ;)</i><br /><br />Ditto! You don't want to miss this one, Anna!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.com