Monday, 30 December 2013

Goodbye 2013...

Seaton, Cornwall
... I'm really going to miss you.

Occasionally you get one of those years that's just perfect, don't you? And 2013 was one of those years for me!

There was a lot of sea. music and alcohol, and I published my second book. I did a reading in April and a signing in December. I sold some books and several people told me that a couple of my stories made them cry.
Erm, not sure where this is
Marazion, overlooking
St Michael's Mount























I did quite a lot of writing, quite a lot of procrastinating, quite a lot of beta reading. And watches several of my blogger, Facebook and Twitter friends have some fantastic success with their books.

And the sun shone... a lot. It was the best British summer in a very long time. I even managed to develop a tan... well, a very vague tan that I needed to point out to people, but the lines were very obvious to me!

And most of all, I had fun... so much fun!


Saltash waterside, Cornwall
Me, and my hat, and some cider!



Hayle, Cornwall




















So, the only thing left to do is look forward to 2014 (unofficially entitled My Nemesis Year).



I wish you lots of happiness, success and love throughout 2014.
Happy New Year xxx
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  1. Madeline Mora-Summonte30 December 2013 at 19:19

    To look back on the year and say it was so good is a wonderful accomplishment! I hope 2014 is the same and/or even better for you! (Although, I'm a little worried that your 2014 already has such an ominous sounding title…yikes!)

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    1. Annalisa Crawford30 December 2013 at 21:01

      Thank you Madeline, happy New Year! (The title relates to me turning 40!)

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  2. Alex J. Cavanaugh30 December 2013 at 19:45

    That's great this year was so awesome for you! Congratulations on the fun and faint tan line.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford30 December 2013 at 21:02

      Thanks Alex. If the tan line ever returns, I'll make sure there's photographic evidence :-)

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  3. M.J. Fifield30 December 2013 at 20:04

    Laughing about the very vague tan...

    So glad you had such an awesome year. May it continue on through next year, too (even with the ominous title)!

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    1. Annalisa Crawford30 December 2013 at 21:03

      Thanks MJ - hope you have an awesome year too :-)

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  4. Heather M. Gardner30 December 2013 at 20:38

    Not a bad year at all. Happy New Year!
    Heather

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  5. Suze30 December 2013 at 20:46

    Babe, how much do I love this post! I loved reading about the goodies, your silver spirit--and great pics! I wish you happiness and success back, twentyfold. :)

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  6. Theresa Milstein30 December 2013 at 20:58

    Sounds like a banner year for you. May 2014 bring you just as much sunshine and happiness.

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    1. Annalisa Crawford30 December 2013 at 21:05

      Thanks Theresa... I've got my fingers crossed for more sunshine!

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  7. Unknown30 December 2013 at 21:42

    It has been a wonderful new year. Have a happy 2014.

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  8. liz young30 December 2013 at 21:53

    How lovely to read something positive! May 2014 be even better for you, Annalisa, x Lizy

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  9. Joanne30 December 2013 at 23:22

    Happy New Year to you Annalisa! It has been a good year, and you've certainly done well. Ever onward and upward. But do use sunscreen. As an "old" person paying for the sins of sun in her youth - trust me - pale is a good thing. I look forward to your next collection and your blogging. All the best

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    1. Annalisa Crawford31 December 2013 at 10:16

      Lol, I will never be anything but pale. The fact I have to trace the line of my tan for people to see says it all really :-)

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  10. ELAdams30 December 2013 at 23:27

    Sounds like a great year! Here's to a fantastic 2014! :)

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  11. Dianne K. Salerni31 December 2013 at 04:04

    2013 was a good year for me, too! I did a TON of writing, even though only one of my books was actually released. Glad you enjoyed the year, too. Let's raise a toast to 2014 being even better! :)

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    1. Annalisa Crawford31 December 2013 at 10:24

      Sometimes you have to focus on the writing. Cheers :-)

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  12. Rena31 December 2013 at 04:20

    Sounds like 2013 was good to you. I can say that 2013 was better than 2012, but I wouldn't call it exactly a banner year. Here's to an awesome 2014!

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    1. Annalisa Crawford31 December 2013 at 10:24

      You definitely deserve an awesome 2014 then, Rena :-)

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  13. Heather Musk31 December 2013 at 10:11

    I'm glad the past year has been so good for you. I hope 2014 is not a nemesis year, and can be just as good for you too.

    Happy New Year!

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  14. Misha Gerrick31 December 2013 at 10:56

    So glad you had a wonderful year!

    I hope 2014 matches it. :-)

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  15. Suzanne Furness31 December 2013 at 12:27

    So glad you had a great year, hope 2014 brings you much fun and success too :)

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  16. Gossip_Grl31 December 2013 at 12:35

    Lot's of achievements in 2013 and Toasting you to another successful year in 2014! Wishing you a Very Happy and Safe New Years!

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    1. Annalisa Crawford31 December 2013 at 15:46

      I must remember to work harder and not get distracted by Facebook so much :-)

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  17. Anonymous31 December 2013 at 12:37

    Hoping your 2014 is at least as good as 2013. I had a fun in 2013. I want 2014 to be fun, too, but more productive and fulfilling. I want to push myself more. ~Miriam

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    1. Annalisa Crawford31 December 2013 at 15:47

      Yes, I realised there have been times when I've just coasted along - I wait for my muse far too much! Good luck Miriam :-)

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  18. Michelle Gregory31 December 2013 at 14:10

    here's to more fun. :)

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  19. Dana31 December 2013 at 15:52

    Wishing you a lovely and successful 2014!

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  20. Gina Gao31 December 2013 at 22:58

    It seems to have been a really great year for you! Best wishes for 2014.

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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  21. klahanie1 January 2014 at 03:25

    Hi Annalisa,

    What a year! And to think we got to see that mysterious glowing orb in the summer :) A fulfilling year for you and getting your second book published. I'm very pleased for your good self.

    Welcome to 2014. May your life be even more fulfilling. And may we have another actual summer.

    Gary :)

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    1. Annalisa Crawford1 January 2014 at 14:09

      Personally, I still think that glowing orb was a UFO - I'm waiting for the invasion! Hopefully it'll happen next summer, and the summer after that too ;-)

      2014 sounds so odd doesn't it? I think it's safe to say we're finally in 'the future'!

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  22. Hilary Melton-Butcher1 January 2014 at 11:34

    Hi Annalisa .. that's great you had a good year and the summer was wonderful wasn't it .. at the moment 2014 is going to be over very quickly - it's blowing a gale and raining buckets!

    Your photo from Marazion overlooking St Michael's Mount - reminded me of 'home' - my mother's at Gulval .. and then the Hayle shot overlooking Godrevy - we used to play there as kids before it was developed .. the family lived across the bay in St Ives and Carbis Bay ...

    Have a great 2014 - with even more achievements and post photos for me! Cheers Hilary

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    1. Annalisa Crawford1 January 2014 at 14:22

      I'm glad you enjoyed my photos. When I was looking through the past year, these are the ones that summed it all up. When I was down in Hayle in April, I spent a lovely day in St Ives.

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  23. Crystal Collier1 January 2014 at 20:39

    Ooh! Can you establish an entire year as a nemesis? *glued to the glass -- must know HOW this is going to play out* ;)

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    1. Annalisa Crawford2 January 2014 at 12:47

      It's mostly just my birthday month - I'm hoping the rest of the year will be brilliant. There may be a few panicky posts between now and April, but I'll try not to lump all of it onto my lovely bloggie friends :-)

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  24. T.F. Walsh2 January 2014 at 04:02

    Happy New Year... here's to an even better 2014:)

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  25. Frankie Miller2 January 2014 at 11:23

    Happy New Year, Annalisa, and I hope this year is even better. I like the hat! Blessings!

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  26. Linda King2 January 2014 at 19:32

    Happy New Year, Annalisa! I hope 2014 is just as good as 2013 for you :-) (and weather-wise, too!)

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  27. Elizabeth Seckman2 January 2014 at 23:39

    My 2013 was all right, but I was a lazy slug through much of it.

    The bright side of the subtle tan is less wrinkling when you're older.

    Here's to 2014 being as amazing as 2013 plus some.

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  28. Alana22 January 2014 at 06:49

    Oh goodness, laughing aloud at the tan! So glad the year was a good one for you, and wishing you even greater success in 2014. :D

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