tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post7463722602108749848..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Psychic Twins, Sibling Rivalry and Paranormal Mayhem, Oh My!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40358788535708940992009-08-22T09:16:46.600-04:002009-08-22T09:16:46.600-04:00Morning Anna, Have no idea how I missed your blog...Morning Anna, Have no idea how I missed your blog yesterday but still want to add my comment and tell you how I love your books and you are doing my style of writing. I am sorry I couldn't get in to be entered in your contest but some how the blog slipped by me. susan L.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719916545911843485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31840897265452138092009-08-22T04:15:04.886-04:002009-08-22T04:15:04.886-04:00My relationship with my daughter helps define and ...My relationship with my daughter helps define and set goals for what I want the future to hold...my past romantic relationships have helped shape me into the woman I am today, and helped define certain things I need and want out of a relationship with a man...and made me leery of others. So my past and my present have helped shaped my future, in so many more ways than I've mentioned, but in some of the biggest impact ways there are.Musings by Mimmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844515214775979393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85609134921724520932009-08-22T00:40:50.182-04:002009-08-22T00:40:50.182-04:00The relationships with my family are the things th...The relationships with my family are the things that help to define me. I see myself reflected in my children and the people they are, in the way that my family interacts with me, and I find that these are the relationships that I base so much on. Dark Legacy sounds very very interesting.Lori Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13537616019074136004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-54385003386843474812009-08-22T00:28:12.304-04:002009-08-22T00:28:12.304-04:00I'm baaack, but it is so late! I'm
up in T...I'm baaack, but it is so late! I'm<br />up in The Woodlands, just north of<br />Houston, babysitting while DS2 & DIL have driven granddaughter Ashley to Richmond,Indiana where she will be attending Earlham College. <br /><br />I am so anxious to read the entirety of Dark Legacy! I've read several excerpts and followed on Anna's web site blog as she brought together this marvelous<br />tale!<br /><br />Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-21263799495558630232009-08-21T21:44:21.244-04:002009-08-21T21:44:21.244-04:00Hi, Helen--
Glad you enjoyed Anna's post. I ...Hi, Helen--<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed Anna's post. I think you'll enjoy the book, too.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-34048826824462502442009-08-21T21:34:30.868-04:002009-08-21T21:34:30.868-04:00Helen, I'm assured Dark Legacy available in Au...Helen, I'm assured Dark Legacy available in Australia. Several booksellers my publisher's sent advanced copies and promo packets to have contacted me to say they're pre-selling it. I'm not sure if the release date is the same there, but something tells me it is. Hope you enjoy ;o)<br /><br />Waving at Pat><><><><>< See you when you head back our way!Anna Destefanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355386548205139574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19722441712463034952009-08-21T21:05:09.088-04:002009-08-21T21:05:09.088-04:00Congrats Virginia have fun with him
Love the exce...Congrats Virginia have fun with him<br /><br />Love the excerpt this books sounds exciting and thrilling WOW. I haven't been reading paranormals for very long and I have loved the ones that I have read so this one will be added to my must get list I hope it will be released here in Australia Anna.<br /><br />As to the questions <br />I have had a fantstic relationship with my Hubby for over 30 years and we work really well together getting strength from each other.<br /><br />I think my past is always there and I draw on things that have happened to me over the years always.<br /><br />I love the world building and also layered with the different aspects of the characters in the stories.<br /><br />Thanks Nancy for inviting Anna along today. Great post<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81107620277185625532009-08-21T19:50:46.507-04:002009-08-21T19:50:46.507-04:00Hi, Pat--Catch you on the return trip. :-)Hi, Pat--Catch you on the return trip. :-)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70284108957290462572009-08-21T19:30:33.276-04:002009-08-21T19:30:33.276-04:00Hi, Anna & Nancy,
Just stopped in long enough...Hi, Anna & Nancy,<br /><br />Just stopped in long enough to <br />greet you both, I'll zip back later<br />and read the discussion. I'm looking<br />forward to release day on the 25th!<br /><br />Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-49073343538716953572009-08-21T17:07:07.486-04:002009-08-21T17:07:07.486-04:00Thanks, Nancy! You are right, and the windows open...Thanks, Nancy! You are right, and the windows open when we aren't looking for them. :)Misty Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714687178246193620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76903026274972754302009-08-21T16:33:00.281-04:002009-08-21T16:33:00.281-04:00Misty, I love that book case behind you in the pho...Misty, I love that book case behind you in the photo. I'm so glad you found another love and have such a terrific family. I subscribe to the theory that a window will open if a door closes--it sometimes just takes quite a while.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59967322310397197692009-08-21T16:31:29.144-04:002009-08-21T16:31:29.144-04:00Catslady, I so agree with not getting over your ch...Catslady, I so agree with not getting over your childhood, whichever kind it was. I still have defense mechanisms I developed in adolescence. I'm just more conscious of them now and can make a decision as to whether or not to go with them on a given occasion. :-)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-3646964012919313572009-08-21T16:29:36.161-04:002009-08-21T16:29:36.161-04:00Hi, Becke--
That's a fun picture, the one wit...Hi, Becke--<br /><br />That's a fun picture, the one with this post. Nice to "see" you.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82006238282304797212009-08-21T16:28:31.322-04:002009-08-21T16:28:31.322-04:00Julia, there's lots of romance in Dark Legacy....Julia, there's lots of romance in <i>Dark Legacy</i>. One of the things I like about it is that the romance and the thriller/suspense plot are so well integrated. They feed off each other.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89447023832600868652009-08-21T15:38:18.191-04:002009-08-21T15:38:18.191-04:00The past effects us all, even if we don't want...The past effects us all, even if we don't want to think about it at times. I have to say that after losing a husband and picking up the pieces to move on. I've learned that life is too short because we don't know what tomorrow will bring. I have to live life to its fullest, which is one thing he taught me. <br /><br />Now, happily married again, with a total of five kids in the house. I know that everything happens for a reason, even if we don't know why until we get home. <br /><br />We learn from our mistakes, pick up the pieces with things are bad, and keep moving forward one step at a time.<br /><br />Can't wait to read this book, Anna!!Misty Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714687178246193620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-35568194580363602252009-08-21T15:19:05.160-04:002009-08-21T15:19:05.160-04:00Julia--Dark Legacy actually written with a mainstr...Julia--Dark Legacy actually written with a mainstreap thriller plot in mind. Don't get me wrong, there's lots of romance to go around. But the pacing and the way the relationship is woven into the plot is meant to be more of a cross-genre thing. You'll have to let me know how I've done, if you get (or your husband gets) the chance to read it.<br /><br />Hey Becke!!! Thanks for stopping by AND for the pre-order ;o)Anna Destefanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355386548205139574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47570946812702032022009-08-21T15:07:36.106-04:002009-08-21T15:07:36.106-04:00I agree with the layered approach - the more info ...I agree with the layered approach - the more info the more I enjoy a book. As far as the past - my most common quote is you never get over your childhood. The good as well as the bad.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40970022666570454582009-08-21T14:30:52.083-04:002009-08-21T14:30:52.083-04:00Hi Anna! I already pre-ordered your book when you ...Hi Anna! I already pre-ordered your book when you were visiting with Michelle Buonfiglio the other day. I can hardly wait to read it!<br /><br />And I just realized I need to change my profile picture back again.Becke Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347467350985614111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-20178039247817569612009-08-21T14:29:03.172-04:002009-08-21T14:29:03.172-04:00Anna - Dark Legacy sounds pretty intriguing. It ac...Anna - Dark Legacy sounds pretty intriguing. It actually seems like something my husband would get into.<br /><br />My defining relationships? Besides my parents and sister, that would be my husband Brad and my best friend Connie (who's been my soul sister for 36 years.)<br /><br />To be honest, I've always noticed that my early life has rippled outward, from my sense then of being loved, to my ease now of showing patience with others. I'm sadly amazed by how rare that is.<br /><br />Paranormal/fantasy romances are best for me if there is a strong world where I can easily imagine countless other stories taking place there, besides the one I'm currently reading.Julia Phillips Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392455413201190775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-12386872869671087712009-08-21T14:08:19.044-04:002009-08-21T14:08:19.044-04:00Anna, glad I'm not confused. This time. I co...Anna, glad I'm not confused. This time. I confuse easily. :-/<br /><br />I'm trying to plan a series now, with continuing characters, and I'm interested in this approach you mentioned because I was thinking that way, doing the relationship arc over several books, then fitting external plots and turning points to it.<br /><br />I have that workshop on CD from National. I need to go find it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-77228298603511767792009-08-21T13:41:33.811-04:002009-08-21T13:41:33.811-04:00Jeanna, thanks for digging out of your cave and fo...Jeanna, thanks for digging out of your cave and for adding me to your B&N list. I'm actually signing at the Lincoln Center B&N in NYC next Tuesday (the 25th, when DL launches). Here's hoping lots of other folks feel the way you do!<br /><br />HouseMouse--I love the almost-real realities of a paranormal world that fits into our own, too. All my Legacy books will be about things that, if you could just let yourself believe, might actually be happening around you in your everyday life. Bwahahahaha. Kinda makes it spookier that way ;o)<br /><br />Jo--Like Nancy said, Dark Legacy is from Dorchester's romance imprint, Love Spell. But, squeeee, they're moving me over to their more mainstream (but still romance) imprint, Leisure, with Secret Legacy. ***VBG*** Got the word about that just a few weeks ago!Anna Destefanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355386548205139574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25096687853781152922009-08-21T13:38:05.847-04:002009-08-21T13:38:05.847-04:00Thanks, Jo--I'm really excited about the serie...Thanks, Jo--I'm really excited about the series. Secret Legacy is going to be even more fun and intriguing than Dark Legacy, to write and hopefully to read ;o) Then I'm working on a three-book continuation, based on a whole new family with a different "secret" legacy...<br /><br />LOL, Nancy. You're not confused. I teach a series of classes about writing craft. The Planning part of it acutally deals with how to plot your book by focusing on Character Arc (my very favorite thing) when you map out a story's key turning points--THEN work on the plot. I truely believe it's the best way to layer emotion and character and community into even the pastes-paced, complicated external plot. And SMOOCHES for all the wonderful feedback for Dark Legacy. I'm thrilled you had a great experience reading it ;o)Anna Destefanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355386548205139574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-67083992080954606122009-08-21T12:57:28.110-04:002009-08-21T12:57:28.110-04:00Joder, your parents sound great. I do think our p...Joder, your parents sound great. I do think our parents shape us, sometimes by showing us what we want to be and sometimes by showing us what we don't. I have a couple of friends who are adult children of alcoholics, and I think their parents' drinking heavily influenced their own world views.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89238527164727250732009-08-21T12:55:09.169-04:002009-08-21T12:55:09.169-04:00Nancy asked: Are you still on B&N's board...Nancy asked: Are you still on B&N's boards?<br /><br />Yep! I'm over there chatting away. It's fun. My host, Becke is, as you know, a frequent poster here, so it's easy to keep the conversation going with her on board.<br /><br />If anyone wants to drop by, it's <br /><br />http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/bn/board/message?board.id=MysteryGen&thread.id=7021&jump=true<br /><br />Wow, that's long...Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-23214399793423599122009-08-21T12:52:11.810-04:002009-08-21T12:52:11.810-04:00Housemouse, Dark Legacy is set in our world, just ...Housemouse, <i>Dark Legacy</i> is set in our world, just with a twist. I read a lot of SFF, as you know, and I sometimes find one that's a little too far out there for me. The world doesn't engage me--or, worse, the characters don't.<br /><br />Happy reading!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.com