::February 2008
Life has been so busy lately and looks like it’s going to stay that way for a while. Just goes to show no rest for the wicked! Oh, well, at least I’m not stuck for copy for my latest news column ;-)
First up, some nice accolades for UNTOUCHED:
The Mystic Castle loved UNTOUCHED and said, “Anna Campbell adds a new and powerful voice to historical romance.” Five Hearts.
Realms on our Bookshelves also loved the green monster and awarded UNTOUCHED a shooting star which they give to books which change their world. To find the review, click on the review tab on the home page then follow the prompts. You’ll also find an interview with me if you click on "authors up close and personal".
Rakehell, which specialises in reviews of Regency-set historicals, called UNTOUCHED “easily one of the best reads of 2007.”
Kate Cuthbert, who writes a column on romance every week in Brisbane’s Courier-Mail, chose her top 10 romances for 2007 and I’m delighted to say the green monster came in at number six. Kate had this to say: “Though she made her splash debut with the controversial CLAIMING THE COURTESAN, Campbell’s sophomore effort really showcases her dark, gothic feel and strong literary style.” Kate runs a readers group in Brisbane called Brisbane Romance Reading Addicts (BRRAddicts) and recently some of the members discovered my book on a book crawl.
I’m doing a couple of library talks followed by book signings in February so if you’re near the Sunshine Coast area in Australia, please join me.
12pm, Wednesday, 6th February, 2008 – Writing the Dark Historical with Susan Parisi, author of BLOOD OF DREAMS, Nambour Library, Currie Street, Nambour. Free (refreshments will be served). Bookings essential: 5441 8332
5pm, Thursday, 21st February, 2008 – Friends of Maroochydore Library present Anna Campbell’s Romance Writing Journey, Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore. $5 (refreshments will be served). Bookings essential: 5475 8900.
A new gig I’m really looking forward to is a monthly book review on Romance Novel TV. My first review , Loretta Chase’s immortal LORD OF SCOUNDRELS, is up now.
Now, some Bandita news. The fabulous Trish Milburn is through to the fourth round of Romantic Times Book Reviews American Title IV contest with her brilliant paranormal "Out of Sight". To vote for Trish, just click on this button. Bandita Christie Kelley has a huge amount to celebrate this month with the release of her debut historical romance EVERY NIGHT I’M YOURS. It sounds like such a sexy read so check it out. Congratulations, my talented Bandita buddy!
I’ve posted a new article to the website. It’s about the indefinable magic of the writer’s voice so please check it out! And don’t forget the contest for the amazing bag of Christine Wells and Anna Campbell prizes continues through this month. Just tell us which heroine of historical romance you would be and join in the fun. My Favorite Things this month is a tribute to the late Heath Ledger and talks about one of my favorite films Ten Things I Hate About You.