tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post4268825785467012816..comments2024-02-19T15:25:57.626+11:00Comments on Breathless In the Bush: Where’s Your Head At?HelzKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01921987291520604201noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-44838267240517346152020-06-01T09:47:23.484+10:002020-06-01T09:47:23.484+10:00Kristine, so glad this post was helpful to you. I ...Kristine, so glad this post was helpful to you. I think you're right that there's going to be a different feel to a lot of the stuff that comes out over the next 12 months. Good luck with your work. Not surprised you weren't feeling focused - I've heard a lot of people say the same thing. Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-79606066973110785242020-06-01T09:46:16.247+10:002020-06-01T09:46:16.247+10:00Alyssa, I've stopped saying at talks that I he...Alyssa, I've stopped saying at talks that I hear my characters in my head - they always look at me like I'm crazy. But I DO!!!! I firmly think there's an alternative universe where all these people actually exist and they just let me hang out with them for a while. Thanks for the kind words about the books! Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-3933850913850943982020-05-31T15:56:09.853+10:002020-05-31T15:56:09.853+10:00Am a bit late to this post - but it's probably...Am a bit late to this post - but it's probably exactly what I needed to hear as I sit here at the desk. For me, the events of 2020 (and, personally, end of 2019) have really impacted my ability to focus. On the flip side of that, I am kind of excited to see what sort of work is produced as we move through these crazy times! Looking forward to reading about your Highlander and his mistress!<br />Kristine Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225943245120896454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-17906233261455764172020-05-28T22:04:27.705+10:002020-05-28T22:04:27.705+10:00True that Anna, and truthfully, sometimes it dares...True that Anna, and truthfully, sometimes it dares us to break a few rules and that can be totally innovative. <br />EffieEffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05940336121154786774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-56792173735140715792020-05-27T13:56:19.357+10:002020-05-27T13:56:19.357+10:00Thanks for being on the blog, Anna. It's alway...Thanks for being on the blog, Anna. It's always great to hear from you and I think that the fact that your stories are character-driven makes them all the richer. People who aren't authors often raise their eyebrows when I say that I sit down with a clear outline for what I'm going to write in the day and then my characters take me in a completely different direction, but I know you completely understand so I'm not completely crazy!!<br />I'll look forward to reading this title. Love all your stories.Alyssa J Montgomery https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062923136693943821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-71905234062262004562020-05-26T05:14:45.251+10:002020-05-26T05:14:45.251+10:00Hey, cool, Enisa! I'm hoping it's a really...Hey, cool, Enisa! I'm hoping it's a really emotional read. That's certainly what it felt like when I was writing it! Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-27690303182651475082020-05-26T05:14:03.209+10:002020-05-26T05:14:03.209+10:00Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. I think you&#...Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. I think you're right - one of the things I've learned over my many years of writing is that my subconscious is often my best guide and my subconscious was nowhere near a heart-warming Christmas story when I was writing this one. Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-11946733846254722562020-05-25T23:33:27.118+10:002020-05-25T23:33:27.118+10:00Hi Anna. Yes, adverse events really do affect our ...Hi Anna. Yes, adverse events really do affect our writing. The story that you couldn't write as you wanted to but as it wanted to be written has certainly got my attention. Can't wait to read The Highlander's Forbidden Mistress.Enisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618040099949009436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-26522335652504212212020-05-25T17:50:42.528+10:002020-05-25T17:50:42.528+10:00Hi Anna,
You really do have to go where the chara...Hi Anna,<br /><br />You really do have to go where the characters and story takes you sometimes, and it is equally true that our writing is affected by what is going on in the world and our lives. Great post. Effiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05940336121154786774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-10420899592132954722020-05-25T11:53:00.102+10:002020-05-25T11:53:00.102+10:00Miranda, it's so interesting how this has affe...Miranda, it's so interesting how this has affected people, isn't it? I thought I was pretty much sailing through it because I stay home most days and write anyway. But clearly that wasn't the case. I must say my head is in a better place since I've restricted my news for 5 minutes on the radio first thing in the morning! I think you're right that Covid is going to have a long tail, even when things go back to "normal." Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-13212615673106283322020-05-25T11:51:16.481+10:002020-05-25T11:51:16.481+10:00Cassandra, what a lovely response! What struck me ...Cassandra, what a lovely response! What struck me as interesting with what I went through is it took me so long to realise what was happening in my brain! It's like when you're inside the forest, you can't see it - you have to step outside and climb the hill and think, "Ah, that's where I was!" Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-89582499572351839392020-05-25T10:56:40.264+10:002020-05-25T10:56:40.264+10:00Anna, I think the world was sort of holding its br...Anna, I think the world was sort of holding its breath collectively as March relentlessly marched on and the news became grimmer world wide. Suddenly there were 'comfort reads' blogs all over the place (including my own, here), and feel-good stories were the go. Sort of like a virtual or booky hug for the tough times. Now, I think, people are venturing forth and are a bit braver. For writers, I have absolutely no doubt that intensity of this virus hitting us all will take root in a wave of take-no-prisoners fiction, romance and otherwise. Tough and bold, there will probably be some TAKE THAT! (to COVID-19) fiction, and survivor stories for the world to hang on to. Incredibly difficult to write warm and fluffy when Christmassy when things are so precarious. So, wow, it's great you've done it and we're all going to enjoy it tremendously, of that I have no doubt. And be inspired, another thing I have no doubt about. Thanks for sharing with us on the blog!Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395027098663054678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-36747253817576416792020-05-25T10:35:27.526+10:002020-05-25T10:35:27.526+10:00So much to consider in this post. We are very much...So much to consider in this post. We are very much affected by our surroundings and our information intake. I understand why some people just stopped watching the news in the early days it was just so scary. However, you have made this story, and in some cathartic way it has given you an outlet for all those emotions, and now I can't wait to read this story, especially knowing it's back story.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-82323015063266608562020-05-25T10:06:20.959+10:002020-05-25T10:06:20.959+10:00Thanks, Cathryn! Glad you're looking forward t...Thanks, Cathryn! Glad you're looking forward to the next one. I kept telling myself I could make it Christmassy in the rewrites but it got to a point where I doubt Tolstoy could have made it Christmassy in the rewrites. I'm lucky I had the luxury of time to change my mind! Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-3131448300897865002020-05-25T10:05:25.031+10:002020-05-25T10:05:25.031+10:00Marilyn, it's kind of horrible but kind of com...Marilyn, it's kind of horrible but kind of compulsive, isn't it? And as you say, perfect for the Zeitgeist! Thanks for those kind words about the writing - it was actually rather nice (if rather inconvenient considering best-laid plans!) to get my teeth into something dark and sexy! Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-4942829352911196002020-05-25T09:12:44.505+10:002020-05-25T09:12:44.505+10:00Loved your post, Anna! This book authoring busines...Loved your post, Anna! This book authoring business throws up some weird things sometimes. I've had a similar experience where a book I wanted to be bright, funny and happy absolutely refused to behave that way. Sometimes you just have to follow where it takes you. <br />I look forward to reading The Highlander’s Forbidden Mistress!Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-50310928755403027872020-05-25T08:17:13.208+10:002020-05-25T08:17:13.208+10:00Hi Anna! Ooh! Love the sound of The Highlander'...Hi Anna! Ooh! Love the sound of The Highlander's Forbidden Mistress. I'm sure it will be filled with the wonderful emotion and fabulous love scenes that you do so well. Must admit I hadn't heard of the song Where's Your Head At by Basement Jaxx so I checked out the video. See what you mean about creepy and crazy - just right for these times.Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.com