tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post3738410603855510549..comments2023-10-28T05:33:15.060-05:00Comments on The Writing Playground: Guest Blog - Anna DeStefanoMarilyn Puetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073134550080890157noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-15366236543860816382009-08-28T12:58:39.273-05:002009-08-28T12:58:39.273-05:00Congrats on your new release! I have been hearing ...Congrats on your new release! I have been hearing so much about this book I can't wait to read it. I am like everyone else I think family is who make us what we are today.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-11758223905297051832009-08-28T07:57:27.441-05:002009-08-28T07:57:27.441-05:00My SIL, Dave is a huge inspiration to me. He's...My SIL, Dave is a huge inspiration to me. He's so dedicated to helping others. He became the youth director for weekly meetings at his church. He also tutors schoolage children every Tuesday evening. He has befriended a homeless veteran, offering emotional and monetary support. He's been to New Orleans twice to help with the rebuilding after Katrina. he sponsors two children in Africa. He's had woman speak at his work about the problems in Sudan. He's also had one of the Lost Boys speak of his life on the run in Africa.<br /> He's trying to get everyone to be aware of the inhumanities still taking place around the world today. He's amazing!Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-16874525080934966952009-08-28T07:36:13.526-05:002009-08-28T07:36:13.526-05:00Congratulations on your new release!
Family has n...Congratulations on your new release!<br /><br />Family has naturally been the guiding force and biggest influence of my life. I always wanted my parents to be proud of me and what I had accomplished and let them know how much their love and support had meant to me.Shari Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144557689029067599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-17529365300979954832009-08-27T23:02:22.064-05:002009-08-27T23:02:22.064-05:00Congratulations on your new release Anna - the twi...Congratulations on your new release Anna - the twin 'connection' is so fasinating isn't it? I have twins who are nearly 3 and its like having your own science experiment - and i know that the relationship between them is as core as the relationship they have with me, their Mum. Really interesting.<br />Like the others who've commented its family who have shaped me - my Grandmother, mother, sister and now my husband and my own children - because I like to think I'm still growing as a person!Natalie Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865508188630650384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-45242603677556594382009-08-27T21:21:37.276-05:002009-08-27T21:21:37.276-05:00Love your new book cover, Anna! Wishing you a gaz...Love your new book cover, Anna! Wishing you a gazillion sales. ;)<br /><br />My grandparents were a great influence on me and emphasized education. Though I was most always far away from my grandparents as an Army Brat, the little things they did when I saw them, and the letters they sent me, are cherished to this day.<br /><br />Also, I've always been intriqued by the Twin Connection, especially by emotions and sensations experienced by both no matter how far apart twins are.Katherine Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701961380138616355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-72116079249645063262009-08-27T18:45:07.774-05:002009-08-27T18:45:07.774-05:00Hey Anna, so happy for your new release.
DinaHey Anna, so happy for your new release.<br /><br />DinaDinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363922982973526678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-9204513538637554422009-08-27T14:58:55.150-05:002009-08-27T14:58:55.150-05:00Congratulations on your new release. My grandmothe...Congratulations on your new release. My grandmother has had the most influence on the person I am today and continues to be an influence. She's 94 this year and still works part time at the school 20 hours a week and is very involved in her community and church. <br /><br />Brenda<br />Dancealert at aol dot comdancealertreads.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01102782825980833388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-74363663202941539242009-08-27T13:30:26.990-05:002009-08-27T13:30:26.990-05:00PC and Instigator--Me thinks I need to spend some ...PC and Instigator--Me thinks I need to spend some time with my Alabama buds ;o) <br /><br />It's been too long since I've been able to get away.Anna Destefanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355386548205139574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-41931636321016893652009-08-27T13:21:04.614-05:002009-08-27T13:21:04.614-05:00Welcome to the Playground, Anna! I'm with PC,...Welcome to the Playground, Anna! I'm with PC, how did I not know about this book? I'm very excited to pick up my copy! <br /><br />InstigatorKira Sinclair - AKA Instigatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274056066229852126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-65181522153662798022009-08-27T12:55:24.877-05:002009-08-27T12:55:24.877-05:00Catslady--you so deserve your dreams, too. Love yo...Catslady--you so deserve your dreams, too. Love your family, but nurture the light inside you, also ;o)<br /><br />Misty, memories are such strong motivators. I have my own cheering me on and reminding me what's real and what's importent and why I'll never quit...<br /><br />Let's all figure out a way to dream and "do it" our way!!!Anna Destefanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355386548205139574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-12569375133337637852009-08-27T12:23:17.759-05:002009-08-27T12:23:17.759-05:00Hit the button too fast. lol.
He had the power t...Hit the button too fast. lol. <br /><br />He had the power to do anything he put his mind to, even with his physical disability. He showed so many that you can do anything when you want it bad enough. You just figure out a way to do it your way. <br /><br />Which is exactly what we do as writers everyday. :)Misty Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714687178246193620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-3907112260648470562009-08-27T12:19:04.664-05:002009-08-27T12:19:04.664-05:00Hey Anna!
When my husband passed away a few years...Hey Anna!<br /><br />When my husband passed away a few years ago. I had this amazing support from everyone. When I say family it includes all of the writer friends I have known for years as well as my close family members. <br /><br />I knew my husband would want me to keep going and he influenced many of my hard decisions along that road. Things that I keep with me always and will never forget. <br /><br />MistyBare Ass Cottage Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015535055955369124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-91996498990102487262009-08-27T12:01:43.678-05:002009-08-27T12:01:43.678-05:00Congrats on the release, looking forward to it!Congrats on the release, looking forward to it!tetewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287233499993365048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-70435792777142796342009-08-27T11:37:30.279-05:002009-08-27T11:37:30.279-05:00I really didn't get support so gave up on my d...I really didn't get support so gave up on my dreams but the good part about it is that I make it a priority to support my children with theirs. I so enjoying your tour!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-26782303808729386342009-08-27T10:29:03.949-05:002009-08-27T10:29:03.949-05:00Welcome, Anna. I have to say my life was shaped mo...Welcome, Anna. I have to say my life was shaped most by my mom. She always encouraged me to make the most of what I had and to push the envelope to make a better life for myself.<br /><br />The Playfriends have also molded me quite a bit over the last few years. I think I'm a better, and more fun, person because of them.<br /><br />(Although I have to laugh that PM credits us with liberating her from the iron.)Andrea Laurence AKA Smarty Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518751514879244662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-83886919099183494192009-08-27T09:58:50.500-05:002009-08-27T09:58:50.500-05:00I have to totally agree that parents (family) and ...I have to totally agree that parents (family) and friends are our strongest influences! That seems to be at the heart of all my stories... I wonder how I'm going to spin that in a totally new direction with my next Legacy book... Hmmmm...Anna Destefanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355386548205139574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-46625854723963891652009-08-27T09:35:53.379-05:002009-08-27T09:35:53.379-05:00I was halfway through mascara application when I r...I was halfway through mascara application when I realized I'd be totally remiss if I didn't say my fellow Playfriends have played a big part in my life over the past 4 years. Though I'm old enough to have given birth to them, I try not to play the "Mama card" (except in Reno where I told them I would not bail them out of jail LOL!) and they've introduced me to the wonderful world of Downy Wrinkle Release. :-)Playground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-30344397747423526802009-08-27T09:25:46.056-05:002009-08-27T09:25:46.056-05:00Hi Anna. Congratulations again on the release of D...Hi Anna. Congratulations again on the release of Dark Legacy. My parents have been the biggest influence on who I am today.CrystalGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613282698726922126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-15300039011091209322009-08-27T09:15:24.784-05:002009-08-27T09:15:24.784-05:00I've said it before, I've written about it...I've said it before, I've written about it and had a piece published on the subject, and I'll say it again that my mom is my hero. She was dealt a very bad hand at a very young age and when I need to know how to handle life's tough breaks, I only have to think back to how my mom handled being widowed at such a young age. She's 49 now ::grin:: and still lives alone in her home. She rocks!Playground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-52958247693056120842009-08-27T09:04:54.281-05:002009-08-27T09:04:54.281-05:00just found this while looking over my own Facebook...just found this while looking over my own Facebook page. Good way to start the day. I would like to get a copy of this book since it is about twins. This is a subject dear to my husband and it's our anniversary this week, Saturday.William and Anna Pattersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01447683636219993769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-42825070293346694132009-08-27T08:40:58.874-05:002009-08-27T08:40:58.874-05:00The new book sounds amazing! I'll add it to my...The new book sounds amazing! I'll add it to my TO READ list! Thanks!Sherry Ficklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387289420759570691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-24468191410183756252009-08-27T08:37:17.865-05:002009-08-27T08:37:17.865-05:00Congrats on the new release, Anna! My dad has alwa...Congrats on the new release, Anna! My dad has always been my biggest cheerleader in my life. My mom passed away when I was 12, so my dad is the one who always pushed me to be anything I wanted to be. Not that everything was always easy, but it seems easier when you have someone in your corner. I also am very lucky to have the greatest group of girlfriends on the earth(to me). The 7 of us are always there for one another and always have each other's back.mslizalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346608035190326136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-52347846305264428702009-08-27T08:33:44.788-05:002009-08-27T08:33:44.788-05:00Thanks for making me feel so welcome, everyone!
J...Thanks for making me feel so welcome, everyone!<br /><br />Jane, sounds like you have a wonderful support network. It makes all the difference in the world, doesn't it?<br /><br />Deidre, I know exactly what you mean. I've been there, where the job doesn't fit and it's driving you crazy but it pays the bills so you keep on keeping on. It's a feeling of being trapped, I think. The best cure for me has always been to focus on the places and spaces in life where I'm still free, even if I have no choice in others. Then that those free places be where I put my emotional energy (while I still show up and am responsible in the others ;o)<br /><br />PM's Mom, you're are SUCH an inspiration. You've reclaimed your life. What an amazing story!<br /><br />Hey Angel. I'm a Type A who chose a laid back "warrior" for my "after family" family. And it's been a fab. influence on me, too. It's great that we get to make the life we want to, once our formative years are behind us. And totally cool that you're a twin. I'm still fascinated by the twin connection while I write my next Legacy book ;o)<br /><br />Problem Child, I'm preening while I read your comment. You're too much. But thanks for the compiments, and for adding my DL to your list. It's a departure from my Harlequins, but I think you'll be happy you took the plunge!<br /><br />Back in a bit--I've gotta go talk you ladies on the social media sites...Anna Destefanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355386548205139574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-13279064982179878822009-08-27T08:19:13.047-05:002009-08-27T08:19:13.047-05:00Hi Anna! Welcome to the Playground!
How did I not...Hi Anna! Welcome to the Playground!<br /><br />How did I not know you were writing such an awesome book? I'll add it to my TBR pile.<br /><br />(And let me say Anna is one of the nicest people-- one of those very welcoming writers who is very kind to newbies :-) And doesn't she have great hair?!)Problem Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456049865200737618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-37106078049737390422009-08-27T08:08:52.339-05:002009-08-27T08:08:52.339-05:00Welcome, Anna! As a twin myself, I always find the...Welcome, Anna! As a twin myself, I always find the twin connection a fascinating thing to read about.<br /><br />While my early life was deeply shaped by my family (not always in a good way), I've found that my adult life has been positively influenced by my husband of 14 years. His positive, often laid-back approach to life has softened my Type A personality and given me the acceptance I need to really be myself. I'm thankful for him more every day.<br /><br />AngelAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010424240956906870noreply@blogger.com