tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post7842093905180773329..comments2024-03-06T03:44:15.470-08:00Comments on Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: Double Delights - Annie WestLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583249444580245924noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-20816927158964705182009-12-11T00:52:06.012-08:002009-12-11T00:52:06.012-08:00Sorry to be so late coming back with news of a win...Sorry to be so late coming back with news of a winner. I got tied up here.<br /><br />Thanks so much everyone who stopped by and left a comment. It was lovely hearing about the special things in your life. <br /><br />Now, I've drawn a winner at random to receive a prize: a backlist book and choccies. CONGRATULATIONS HOST! If you email me at annie@annie-west.com and give me your postal Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-6405057759797125182009-12-10T18:38:35.390-08:002009-12-10T18:38:35.390-08:00Authorness,
How fascinating about your 3s. I'...Authorness,<br /><br />How fascinating about your 3s. I'm so glad you found your agent before 103 rejections! That would just be so dispiriting.<br /><br />Hope 2010 has lots more lucky 3s for you.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-17583859768294804792009-12-10T18:36:53.840-08:002009-12-10T18:36:53.840-08:00Thanks, Sharon, I think this is a pretty special m...Thanks, Sharon, I think this is a pretty special month with the 2 books out. I like the sound of your special horse head book ends! Isn't it nice when you have a gift that you always associate with someone special?Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-39380300377545860062009-12-10T14:20:55.242-08:002009-12-10T14:20:55.242-08:00Congratulations on your double delight, Annie! How...Congratulations on your double delight, Annie! How lucky for me and all your readers!<br /><br />I have to say "three" dominates my life. I'm the third daughter, born on the 23rd of the 3rd, 19#3. I married my third real boyfriend. I got my agent after 103 rejections. (Nah, I'm only joking about that last one, but it was close!)Authornesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345016028101633473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-68045221383898495642009-12-10T14:20:23.653-08:002009-12-10T14:20:23.653-08:00Fun post, Annie, and congratulations on your Doubl...Fun post, Annie, and congratulations on your Double-Delights book-release month! What a great Christmas present for you and your readers! I've read Dario and Alissa's fabulous marriage of inconvenience. Can't wait for Alessandro and Carys!<br /><br />I have a favourite twosome - it's a set of horse-head book ends that my sister gave me many many *many* years ago now. I've Sharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-52520996945425556892009-12-10T14:06:57.404-08:002009-12-10T14:06:57.404-08:00Hi Michelle,
Your comment made me laugh. I remembe...Hi Michelle,<br />Your comment made me laugh. I remember the temptation to ask for two up front. Usually though I'd go for one then sidle back for a second.<br /><br />Thanks for the congratulations on the books and the Barnes and Noble listing. I was thrilled when I heard about THE DESERT KING'S PREGNANT BRIDE!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-83408080186432927782009-12-10T13:10:09.619-08:002009-12-10T13:10:09.619-08:00Oh, Annie, will I tell you what immediately came t...Oh, Annie, will I tell you what immediately came to mind when I read your post? When I was a little girl If I was ever offered a biscuit, I'd ask for two -- "One for each hand."<br /><br />I try and not keep biscuits in the house as some things never change :-)<br /><br />Congratulations on your "double," and even bigger congratulations on making the Barnes and Noble Best Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586192358963827660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-52698882007299360992009-12-10T11:31:16.954-08:002009-12-10T11:31:16.954-08:00Hi Anna, yes, I'd always heard about good thin...Hi Anna, yes, I'd always heard about good things coming in threes. But in this case I'm happy to stick with my pair!<br /><br />How tremendous that BLACKMAILED BRIDE, INEXPERIENCED WIFE made it onto your list of fave reads for the year! I know you're a voracious reader so that's a real honor. As for managing to make you cry, I take that as another big compliment. Thank you.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-9751511472632724772009-12-10T11:15:29.329-08:002009-12-10T11:15:29.329-08:00Annie, what a cute post! I must say I'm a '...Annie, what a cute post! I must say I'm a 'three' girl (well, apart from in my romance novels where I'm strictly guy and girl!). I had a very superstitious mother and the law of everything coming in three was unquestioned family lore all my life. I think it's such a bumper month to have TWO Annie Wests out this month. And they're both such amazing stories. BLACKMAILED Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-8308673007311290462009-12-10T10:42:27.280-08:002009-12-10T10:42:27.280-08:00Hi Marilyn, that makes 2 special pairs. Great! I h...Hi Marilyn, that makes 2 special pairs. Great! I hope my namesake is behaving herself!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-15583287442011151642009-12-10T10:40:55.297-08:002009-12-10T10:40:55.297-08:00Rebekah, I hope you get to spend time celebrating ...Rebekah, I hope you get to spend time celebrating your two special boys, and with them, over the holiday season.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-79026339470488736132009-12-10T10:39:31.742-08:002009-12-10T10:39:31.742-08:00Ah, Laney, I'm glad you decided to scratch dea...Ah, Laney, I'm glad you decided to scratch death and taxes. I'd much rather celebrate two more great kids! Thanks for stopping by the comment.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-17545215018457362222009-12-10T10:37:51.289-08:002009-12-10T10:37:51.289-08:00Hi Michele,
Yes, I'm so pleased to have both b...Hi Michele,<br />Yes, I'm so pleased to have both books out this month. It feels like an enormous treat. I'm very impressed with your diamond drop earrings. That's really something to appreciate.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-75945860269297086842009-12-10T10:36:11.953-08:002009-12-10T10:36:11.953-08:00Hi Virginia. Nice of you to stop by! I'm glad ...Hi Virginia. Nice of you to stop by! I'm glad my blue suede boots struck a chord with you. They are the most comfortable shoes. It's almost like wearing slippers, but they look good too.<br /><br />How lucky that you had such a marvellous relationship with your grandparents. It sounds like they've given you a lifetime of great memories. <br /><br />You've just reminded me how Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-43646318418587773752009-12-10T10:32:23.678-08:002009-12-10T10:32:23.678-08:00Ah, sorry, Linda. I spelled your name wrong. I'...Ah, sorry, Linda. I spelled your name wrong. I've just woken and am still a little fuzzy.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-34968241416426668462009-12-10T10:31:32.389-08:002009-12-10T10:31:32.389-08:00Lina, your daughters sound lovely. When I started ...Lina, your daughters sound lovely. When I started thinking in twos it was my children that came to mind first too.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-38067176667954733972009-12-10T10:30:22.666-08:002009-12-10T10:30:22.666-08:00Kandy, that's really impressive shopping! I...Kandy, that's really impressive shopping! I've often wished I'd bought a second pair of shoes when I discover how comfy the first pair are, but I don't usually get the chance. Hope your two pairs last and last.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-90122785315479955642009-12-10T08:39:19.363-08:002009-12-10T08:39:19.363-08:00My special pairs, Chris and Keri....mhy son and da...My special pairs, Chris and Keri....mhy son and daughter and the dogs Bailey and your namesake Annie.<br /><br />Great post Annie and I can just see you and your husband sharing that special moment between you! xxMarilyn Shoemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860682834201996869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-36818823658265707412009-12-10T08:26:05.735-08:002009-12-10T08:26:05.735-08:00thanks for the great post. Congrat on your release...thanks for the great post. Congrat on your release. Wow a pair of something, my mind went blank. I have two winderful boys.Rebekah E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09497567355215918953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-36996024520171700532009-12-10T08:03:43.115-08:002009-12-10T08:03:43.115-08:00I have my lists and I check them twice. Does that...I have my lists and I check them twice. Does that count? I couldn't live without all my lists.<br /><br />At first I was going to ask for two of me, but I wouldn't wish that on the world. I thought it would be nice for getting stuff done, but then I realized that the second me would procrastinate as well, so that isn't a good wish.<br /><br />Death and taxes are not two lucky Laney4https://www.blogger.com/profile/06990122242183752771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-55800858230233326402009-12-10T07:32:24.041-08:002009-12-10T07:32:24.041-08:00Hi Annie,
Congrats on the double book release! Wo...Hi Annie,<br /><br />Congrats on the double book release! Woohoo!<br /><br />My most treasured pair would have to be the earrings my husband gave me last year for Christmas. Diamond drop earrings. He is such a sweetie! <br /><br />Merry Christmas!Michele L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15827059770508809460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-57100830562452936932009-12-10T07:17:58.615-08:002009-12-10T07:17:58.615-08:00Hi, Annie! I will always smile every time I think ...Hi, Annie! I will always smile every time I think of you wearing those blue suede boots! The most important twosome of my life were my grandparents, with whom my mother and I lived while I was growing up. Without my grandparents, I would not be the person that I am today. I would not have the appreciation for life, respect for others and all the wonderful wisdom and humor they passed along. They Virginia Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09960370038323930029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-70894972406407039542009-12-10T04:56:19.556-08:002009-12-10T04:56:19.556-08:00My most treasured pair would be my two daughters. ...My most treasured pair would be my two daughters. They have always been my joy and inspiration.Linda Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496464041656744569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-84143351818509042102009-12-10T04:35:22.003-08:002009-12-10T04:35:22.003-08:00Hi Annie, I bought a gorgeous pair of the most com...Hi Annie, I bought a gorgeous pair of the most comfortable sandals last summer. When they went on sale I bought another pair in a different color.<br />So now I have a pair of pairs, so to speak!<br />Good luck with your double book launch!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-4903341591224934312009-12-10T02:06:49.533-08:002009-12-10T02:06:49.533-08:00Hi Host. Your cats sound gorgeous. I find it fasci...Hi Host. Your cats sound gorgeous. I find it fascinating the way some animals sleep so contentedly together as if it's easier to get to sleep that way. As for double trouble nieces - sounds like fun!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.com