Comments on: How Anne McAllister Turned Her Own Memories into a Happily Ever After Story

By: Anne McAllister

Anne McAllister — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:55:09 +0000

Anne, I don’t think it was stalking unless you followed him OFF the train and to his house — over and over!

By: anne gracie

anne gracie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:04:01 +0000

Anne, Abby said he *shaved* his legs, not that someone sheared them.

I had a crush on a man who used to catch the same train I took to school. I was 15, he was… dunno, 30? It was always a mad rush to catch the right train, get into the right carriage, get the right seat. Never said a word. I doubt he even knew I existed.

Crush? More like stalking, come to think of it. LOL

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:27:58 +0000

Anne, thank you so much! I’ve never won anything in my life! I’ve sent the email with my mailing address. I’m sure I will enjoy reading ‘One-Night Mistress…Convenient Wife!’ Thanks again.

By: Abby Green

Abby Green — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:59:30 +0000

Anne, nice try, NO his name was not Eamon…! x

By: Anne McAllister

Anne McAllister — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:50:50 +0000

Thanks to everyone who has shared their crushes. I loved all the stories – and winced through several! Lots of fodder for great books, here. We must all have lots of emotions to mine for those unrequited love stories.

Lorraine, you’ve won a copy of One-Night Mistress…Convenient Wife!

If you will go to my website (click on my name above and I think it will take you there) then go to the very bottom of the page, there is a link there that says, “Contact Anne.” If you’ll send me your snail mail address, I’ll send out a copy of the book.

By: Anne McAllister

Anne McAllister — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:46:29 +0000

Abby, His name wasn’t Eamon, I trust! Glad you loved the book. Thanks for saying so.

By: Abby Green

Abby Green — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:35:09 +0000

Oh god yes – crushes galore! And one in particular who used to be a cyclist and live in my grandmother’s town. It was only when I realised that he shaved his legs that my crush started to wane…
great post, loved the book!
xx Abby

By: Anne McAllister

Anne McAllister — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:45:54 +0000

Sarah, Totally understand the cringe-making feeling of having a crush on the boss! Glad you didn’t get fired. Yes, MB is lovely. It was a great place to be growing up when I did. It’s probably got plenty to recommend it now — but it’s quite different.

Rach, a younger man! Oh, you daring woman! Yes, the angst never goes away. And it’s always terribly useful to writers. You’ll find the right time to dredge it up. Guarantee it.

By: Rachael Johns

Rachael Johns — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:26:34 +0000

Anne – great post as usual!

I have a sad, sad story! I fell in love with a younger man (he was only thirteen, I was fourteen) in debate club in highschool. I pursued him unrelentlessly until he finally asked me to the ball when I was seventeen (and he was sixteen). We ”dated” – well, like highschoolers do – for 5 months and then I had a hissy fit and dumped him over something silly. Regretted it five minutes later. Still remember the exact words we exchanged ”you’ll always be my bestfriend” he said! Hah!! I loved him for another four years before I finally moved on!!

Was it time wasted? Hell no!! I feel that angst like it was yesterday… hopefully I can get it right in a story one day soon!

Rach!

By: Sarah Morgan

Sarah Morgan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:56:18 +0000

Anne, this is a great post and just thinking about crushes has me sliding under my desk with embarrassment. I had a crush on my first boss. And he knew, because I’m rubbish at hiding anything. So, so embarrassing. The happy ending was that he didn’t fire me. Loving the sound of your new book, can’t wait to read it and the pictures of MB are gorgeous.