tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post7660614566712231958..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: London calling with Kandy ShepherdAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-12708726860244854402015-09-25T18:04:36.728+10:002015-09-25T18:04:36.728+10:00One day Id love to write , I have many wonderful a...One day Id love to write , I have many wonderful authors around me but no one really to encourage. I love it that I can read what I like when I like no pressure haha. It looks like you had lots of fun, and adventures . Great pics Kandy. <br /><br />I loved all your pics you posted on your trip just delightful ! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452323442311051556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-27812566254525185102015-09-25T04:39:21.965+10:002015-09-25T04:39:21.965+10:00Stefanie, I so remember that. It was such a great ...Stefanie, I so remember that. It was such a great couple of days and so much talent burning up the air. Not surprised there's been so much success since then for the participants. I remember just loving your voice - I wasn't at all surprised that you sold not long after and you've gone on to hit the heights. Hey, and not just that - you went to the ballet! That's the important thing. LOL! Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-21290120850089701292015-09-25T04:38:11.547+10:002015-09-25T04:38:11.547+10:00Kandy, happy travels. Haven't you had a wonder...Kandy, happy travels. Haven't you had a wonderful trip? I adored the photos you put on Facebook of the Greek Islands swim trek. Made me want to dive in with you. And what a wonderful day in London to finish up with. You really are living the dream! But of course, I know how much hard work and courage and talent you've put into it. So enjoy it, my friend! xxxAnna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-67152070287344516602015-09-24T22:51:06.857+10:002015-09-24T22:51:06.857+10:00Wow, what a view from their offices!! Looks like y...Wow, what a view from their offices!! Looks like you had a fun time and how nice to catch up with the UK authors :) <br /><br />You know, I've been so lucky with people encouraging me towards becoming a writer, including the lovely Annie West and author, Anna Campbell. They were at the first writer's retreat I ever attended shortly after I'd received an R&R from Harlequin for my first Kiss book. Since I was naive as anything, I thought revisions were very common but both Annie and Anna talked to me during the retreat and told me what a unique opportunity it was and how I they saw something in my writing from the exercises we had done. That helped me to tackle the revisions with more confidence that I would have otherwise had! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-75719326973741531092015-09-24T21:38:48.829+10:002015-09-24T21:38:48.829+10:00Hi Annie, that was my second AMBA and it was so lo...Hi Annie, that was my second AMBA and it was so lovely to be there. I'm sure you would love it and be made so welcome!<br />So nice to read about the encouragement you get from your family and Mr West. Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-8094274637409041102015-09-24T21:37:18.126+10:002015-09-24T21:37:18.126+10:00Hi Sue, your dad sounds wonderful--that early enco...Hi Sue, your dad sounds wonderful--that early encouragement from someone so important must really build confidence.Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-68039495716623615792015-09-24T21:34:07.264+10:002015-09-24T21:34:07.264+10:00London is wonderful isn't it Michelle--I love ...London is wonderful isn't it Michelle--I love it. Two very close friends live there--my bridesmaids from 26 years ago, in fact--and I love spending time with them. Going to AMBA and spending time with our wonderful fellow authors and the lovely editors was the icing on the cake for this trip!<br />How nice that Mr Douglas is your patron and is so encouraging!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-30365864669284188302015-09-24T21:31:48.998+10:002015-09-24T21:31:48.998+10:00Thank you Amy! Nice to hear you are going to Londo...Thank you Amy! Nice to hear you are going to London next year. I think all my travelling is done for some time to come!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-11022500208818849602015-09-24T21:30:34.967+10:002015-09-24T21:30:34.967+10:00Lots of love and fun and a wonderful family- what ...Lots of love and fun and a wonderful family- what more could we want from life, Helen! So lovely to hear how your mum inspired you. Glad you enjoyed the photos.Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-50557654761088449942015-09-23T17:17:14.274+10:002015-09-23T17:17:14.274+10:00Kandy, your London stay sounds marvellous. I'm...Kandy, your London stay sounds marvellous. I'm so pleased you fitted it in between books! I'd love to go to AMBA one year.<br /><br />As for encouragement, my whole family does that, especially Mr West, who's incredibly supportive. How lucky we are to have that response to our writing from the ones we love.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-5697078738623234272015-09-23T11:06:58.640+10:002015-09-23T11:06:58.640+10:00Kandy, what a fabulous experience. Especially with...Kandy, what a fabulous experience. Especially with those special memories of your family. <br />My dad encouraged my writing from a very early age. I was six when he read my first story and gave me some suggestions. He continued to do so until he died, and I know he'd be proud of my achievements too.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-12354394382655995592015-09-23T09:22:12.095+10:002015-09-23T09:22:12.095+10:00London is my favourite place in the world, Kandy, ...London is my favourite place in the world, Kandy, and it looks as if you've had the most wonderful time on your trip. <br /><br />How lovely to go and walk around where your beloved father and stepmother lived. I bet it brought back a lot of wonderful memories. As for the person who has been my main source of encouragement, that would be Mr Douglas. I call him my patron. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-6656679183996757592015-09-23T08:52:43.140+10:002015-09-23T08:52:43.140+10:00Oh London, how I love thee! Very jealous Kandy but...Oh London, how I love thee! Very jealous Kandy but super excited to be going back there next year again!<br /><br />Safe travels!Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-78294138757311437082015-09-23T06:15:12.394+10:002015-09-23T06:15:12.394+10:00Hi Kandy
WOW what a great trip you have had and t...Hi Kandy<br /><br />WOW what a great trip you have had and thank you for all of the wonderful photos they have been beautiful. I loved those memories and I am sure everyone has someone like that in their past mine was my Mum she taught me that If I wanted something I should aim for it work hard and you will get there I am happy with what I have achieved with my life 4 children 7 grandchildren and lots of love and fun :)<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com