by Anna CampbellScene: The Bandit War Cabinet Room which is even further underground than the Writers Deadline Cave which featured in all its fiendish glory in Christine's launch at the beginning of the month.
We interrupt this bulletin to bring you an important message!
PLAGIARISM GURU: This is looking suspiciously like Christine's launch!
SHEEPISH AUTHOR (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH ROOSTERISH BANDITA): Um...
PG: Is that all you've got to say for yourself?SA: Well, not really! I've got a whole launch post ahead of me. It would be a bit sad if I stopped now, wouldn't it?
PG: Don't play clever with me, Bandita!
SA: No, sir! I'd just like to point out that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
PG: Tell that to Madam!
SA: I will! OOH, CHRISTEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!
We interrupt this message to return to our original message.So where was I?
That's right the Bandit War Cabinet Room where all the REALLY fiendish plans are hatched.
Oh, no, now the rooster is keen on coming down. He thinks a hatchery means some hot chicks.
Down, boy!
Anyway, as you can see, it's party central down here. Just look at this embarrassing photo of the hijinks on our New Year's Eve party in 1943! And we can promise you more of the same tonight, oh, yessirreeeee! Batten down those hatches! Iron those hankies! Match those socks!
Speaking of embarrassing! There's been a major hitch in our planning for today's launch of the new Anna Campbell opus MY RECKLESS SURRENDER!Oy, oy, oy! And assorted other Bandita cries of despair! Including the famous Ai Caramba! And "Demetrius, what are you doing with that sword?"
It turns out the top secret documents, essential for today's mayhem, have been diverted to Africa. We need to get them OUT OF AFRICA!!! Snort. Feel the urge to break into a Danish pastry!
What are we to do? What are we to do?
We interrupt this broadcast purely to interrupt this broadcast...
Oh, get lost! No time for jokes when our launch is going haywire!
Anna Campbell runs around like a chook with her head cut off.
Oh, no, the rooster just keeled over in shock!
Not you, GR! Just a generic chook!
A GENERIC CHOOK, I SAID!
Lordy, why is everyone I work with a drama parrot?
Anyway, the Bandita War Cabinet has issued this press release:
In the absence of detailed plans for today's launch, we turn in desperation to you, Banditas and Bandita Buddies! Give us three reckless things to do in the lair today to celebrate the release of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER!
The best suggestions will win one of THREE signed copies of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER! Unless the books have gone to Africa too.
What's that? They have!!!!
But I have it on good authority that the books are walking like an Egyptian and they at least will be here for distribution before the end of the night!
STOP PRESS: A shipment of naked Regency rakes has been captured off the shores of Tripoli by roving renegade Banditas. And they will soon be here to assist in any nefarious plans!So come on, people, give us some nefarious plans! Otherwise we'll have to put the rakes in the shed!
250 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 250 of 250Anna C said: Goodness, do you want to help with some fertilizer too? Snork! Ooh, and what about some deep mulching? Bwahahahahahaha!
Wellllll, if I MUST....grins.
(except for that rather large mulch pile waaaaay out in the back 40. That's Ermingarde's...ummmm...let's say privvy, shall we? You don't want to touch that with a 10' pole. Serioulsy. It'll shortly be a 3' pole...nasty stuff that dragon poo.)
Now, back to our regularly scheduled mosh pit...I mean mulch pile...I mean man pile...
Snork.
Whatevah!
PJ, what did you and Sven do with the strawberries? They haven't turned up yet!
Um. Strawberries? Oops! Well, you see...um...Sven got a little hungry after our shopping excursion and...well...I had some chocolate in the freezer and...um...well...one thing led to another and...um...hehe...gosh, who knew there were so many ways to eat strawberries? And who knew Sven could be *so* creative!
PJ? Seriously? Sven? Oh. My. Goodness.
P226 said:there are various definitions of nice
Yep. "Are you a good girl, or a nice girl?"
"What's the difference?"
"A Nice Girl is home by 9 and in bed by 11. A Good Girl is in bed by 9 and home by 11."
SNORK!!!! Go Rakesses, GO!
Maybe at this point in the party they should become the Rakettes and settle everyone down with a Bollywood number...
No?
Okay...just glad I'M not the one who has to deal with Donna and or Sven after this re: cleanup and repair.
*ducks* Uh-oh. Chandelier swinging in full progress again...
Hey, Winnie, we're very glad to recruit another victim...uh, wonderful friend to the lair! Do come back and see us! We'll let you pat the dragon!
Like breaches, snort!
Winnie, if you're ready for the rakes, you're ready for anything!
Oh, no, Jeanne, and now I know where the pole for the pole dancing came from! Bleuch!!!!!
PJ, no wonder Sven is cracking a smile! I thought he must have won the herring lottery! But no, it's you and your berry nice berries!
Jeanne, that's cute! Reminds me of Mae West - when I'm good, I'm bad and when I'm bad, I'm better!
Oh, man, and I got the quote wrong - it's when I'm good, I'm very, very good. And when I'm bad, I'm better! Clearly too many mojitos today! Not to mention Paolo who has proven VERY creative! He left me in a tangle after that tango!
Sorry, Anna, those naughty naked rakes have kept me busy all day! *snort*
Yep, the chandelier is history AGAIN! And we only just had it fixed after Beth's blowout!
Gannon, wipe that smile off your face! It's SOOOO revealing! And is that a rake in your pocket or are you just doing some gardening?
3 Reckless things....1)call an old bf and ask him how much weight HE'S gained since you last saw him some 30 or so years ago.
2)Go outside in your bikini! It's your yard and your body, show it off!
3)It's Thurs night, but Grey's is over with for the season, so go get your GFs and pretend it Friday night by going clubbing.
Wow...out of tequila yet?
Got to page 31 of MRS last night before my eyes blurred. Man, love the "tension". =:)
Um...since yesterday was the anniversary of Dunkirk and some of you are bent on attacking France, be mindful of any Dunkirk re-enactors still hanging out in the Channel!
Congratulations Anna! After 206 comments I think you probably have many, mnay suggesstions for recklessness. So I'm going to be boring and suggest self care. Mind you, my self care involves massage, red wine and your culinary delights of choice. Cabanna boys and naked rakes optional, but after so many suggestions you may need a rest. Perhaps the boys could be massage your feet or more importantly your hands. All that typing!
Winnie: I got it figured out.. must have checked the box for follow up comments..thanks...
You're most welcome. There are few days when the Bandit blog has less than 40 comments, so getting every reply as an e-mail would make even the Golden Rooster a little crazy!
Wow, Marie, I like the cut of your jib, my friend! Love calling the ex-boyfriend and asking about his weight gain! After today's partying, I think I'll wave at you from the sidelines when you go clubbing. But do come and tell us any hot gossip you pick up!
Oh, Jen, I'd better send the carrier pigeon to alert Anna and P226! Can't have those old soldiers done in as part of our assault on the frogs! Oh, that's right - all the carrier pigeons are busy carting copies of MRS all over the world! Oh, well, those Dunkirk guys had a good innings ;-) Hey, love that you're loving the tension!
Actually, speaking of tequila, didn't we send the Roman boys out for supplies? Where are they?
Hey, Keziah, I must admit, all the reckless suggestions are blurring into one general view of complete mayhem after all these comments! Haven't we had a wild, wild launch? Thanks so much for swinging by and I'll definitely take you up on the massage offer. Grabs net and goes out hunting a stray cabana boy with good hands! ;-)
Suz, I love the way every day is a party here! It's such a great place to hang out!
Anna Campbell said: Well, I'm currently a tea-drinking namby pamby but in my imagination, it's mojitos and margaritas and champagne!
Snort! Pull the other one, Foanna. I've seen you work a room. *g*
Besides, no namby-pamby would think to douse dragon fire with liquid chocolate--denser than water and thus perfect for the task!
And the dragon doesn't even mind too much, Nancy! We don't want a cranky dragon around the lair!
PinkPeony, this is the Dunkirk anniversary? Really? How cool--Anna's pictures just fit right in.
I noticed that Osprey publishing is doing a commemorative volume about the Peninsula campaign because this is apparently its bicentennial year. Or maybe next year is. The dh got me the Osprey catalog, and I may be confusing dates of different books.
Hi Anna!
I just wanted to stop by and say congratulations on your new release. I'm sure I'll enjoy My Reckless Surrender just as much as I've enjoyed your other books!
Anna, a pigeon just landed on the sill bearing an urgent message...the Romans and a couple of your cabana boys were taken hostage along with the tequila reinforcements by Sean Bean and his Hussars. In exchange for the tequila, Captain Bean is asking for you. Are you ready to sacrifice yourself to keep the party going?
Nancy...this is why I love you Banditas...everyone's got their special interest niches! I loved the pics of the war rooms (Bletchley Park?) Anna posted.
Anna:Suz, I love the way every day is a party here! It's such a great place to hang out!..
Yes, a party every day and newly acquired staff...Uhm...do you think we could add my two friends, Sir Anthony and Lord Tristan to the staff some where? Polishing silver, giving dance lessons, entertaining the Banditas?
They were quite throrough in the budoir...er...interview room earlier. :)
I'm late, I'm late... more White Rabbit rather than Golden Rooster! Speaking of Roosters, I sniggered at him getting excited about the Hot Chicks in the Hatchery!
Anna, what a fantabulous launch for My Reckless Surrender! The Bandit War Cabinet Room has outdone itself. Those Cabana Boys and Sven are going to have their work cut out for them working through those 'reckless' wishes!
I'm off to town now to check out the book shop - there will be wailing if the shelf packers have not been efficient!
:)
Sharon
*wandering through the mayhem, holding my drink out of harm's way*
Ooh, Jen, that Osprey book sounds interesting!
Suz, I know how thoroughly you've interviewed those two new staffmembers! I'll be delighted to include them in the next payroll! ;-)
Hmm, you're looking rather ruffled, Bandita. Did things get a bit hectic in the interview room? Snort!
Sharon, not sure if the Aussie edition is out yet. It's due 1st June but usually it's a few days early. Fingers crossed for you! And please, rearrange shelves for me, my friend! You know how we love a well rearranged shelf. Hasn't it been a whale of a party! I think I'll send my secret plans to Africa again. There's been so much creativity and mayhem going on, I couldn't have come near rivaling it!
Julia, one rule of warfare - PROTECT THE DRINK!!!! Thanks for swinging by!
Anna, just a few words in closing:
Celebrate the day,
Banditas, buddies, rakes, all,
How wonderful....Boom!
(Had to have a bit of boom!)
Pat Cochran
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Congrats to you Anna..
We could play Ring Around the naked rakes...then all fall down..lol..or maybe hide and seek. They hide and we seek and we keep what we find...
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Pat, your post got Nancy and Jeanne and P226 all excited! BOOM is now heading for France! Watch out, Dunkirk guys! And we've all had a wonderful celebration!
Snort, Miss Kallie! The rakes looked all excited at the idea of hide and seek! You'd think they'd be running out of vim and vigor at this stage of the night, but clearly Regency rakes are made of sterner stuff! Thanks for calling round!
i just couldn't sleep last night, since i need to come back here give you my 3 reckless things.
And i thought, that doing chocolate spa with those cabana boys around, and Ask the Naked rakes to massage you that will be very reckless thing to do, coz you know who can't resist the seduction of Chocolate plus those great bodies *winks*...
Once again, this is A great Launch party ! Congrats Anna :)
Hey, Mariska, thanks for swinging back! Those definitely sound like reckless (and fun!) things to do!
Wow, guys! I HAVE got a hangover! Bet you have too! And the rakes have finally given up and gone to sleep. Poor darlings! Except for Suz's two. I don't know where they took off to!
Thanks so much for a great launch! You guys are the best.
Don't forget to check back to see who won the three copies of MRS! Good luck!
Thanks for the wicked AWESOME launch party!!! Y'all need to get some sleep.
Good luck to everyone!
Anna, Congratulations again on your brand spankin' new release! I wish you lots and lots of sales.
*hugs*
Anna
Thanks, Anna! Another day, another blog ;-) Last one for the week and then I think I'll sleep the sleep of the just - or the very hungover! Hasn't it been huge?
This sounds like a fun party! I want in on it. I'd like to lost on an island with my favorite group of people aka readers and writers! Lots of sand, sun and fun. Food, fun and beverage. Music, dancing and fun. Skimpy clothing, handsome guys and fun. Just fun, fun and fun!!!
Hey, Lady Graeye, can I have an invite to this shindig! It sounds like great fun! Actually islands featured a bit in people's suggestions - I wonder if Christine's slip of the tongue about the location of the lair might have inspired you all! Thanks for swinging by! Here have a slightly worn cabana boy!
Hey, Lisa Marie, thanks for swinging by! I seem to have missed this yesterday! I think the alcohol was getting to me, snort!
Jean, sorry I didn't answer you immediately. I was too busy taking off my clothes and flinging...uh, sacrificing myself to Captain Bean! No greater love, etc...
Pat, a wonderful haiku to finish on a poetic note! Thank you!
Buongiorno/buona sera Banditas! I'm terribly embarrassed to be sneaking in so far after the fact -- and the introduction of the rakseses -- to congratulate you, Anner! I adore this book! I'm enjoying my summer off but had to stop by to wish you well, taking a bit of time out from my not-so-reckless-but-entirely-enjoyable days of reading romances, listening to highly suggestive rock music, lying in the sun and not returning email. When I'm not attending to my childrenses' every need, of course. I adore you, Anna -- and you Banditas and your pulchritudinous poultry pal -- and am so pleased you've given us another winner for our keeper shelves. Grazie! -- M
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