Below is a list of my favorite links (in alpha order). Enjoy!
Cambodian Club - Anastasia became connected with this club when she edited and supervised the script for The Life Movie, a story about a Cambodian journalist in search of truth in the tragic abuse of women in children in her country.
http://www.myspace.com/cambodianclub
Susan Colebank - Multi-facted author of YA books, Susan Colebank is one of Anastasia's favorite authors. Check out her two books and what is new on her horizon:
http://susancolebank.com
Shelley Coriell - Finalist is the Golden Heart many times over, this published YA author offers heart-warming stories for all ages and is another of Anastasia's favorites.
http://www.shelleycoriell.com
Desert Rose RWA - Romance Writers of America is not just a romance group. RWA is a national organization developed to support writers of all genres.
http://www.desertroserwa.org
Desert Rose's Desert Dreams Writer's Conference 2012 - One of the best writers' conferences in the U.S., this bi-annual affair offers up-close and personal discussions with agents and editors from all over the country.
http://www.desertroserwa.org/conferences/Phoenix-Romance-Writers-Conferences.php
From the Heart Romance Writers - A fabulous online group for writers of all genres and all levels.
http://www.fthrw.com
Susan Lanier - Published author and travel writer in her own blog, Wander with Wonder, as well as travel publications all over the country, she provides tremendous insight into resorts and cities all over the world.
http://www.susanlanier.com/Welcome.html
Life Movie
http://www.myspace.com/lifemovie2008
Monti's la Casa Vieja Restaurant - Anastasia's favorite steakhouse. Not only is the food excellent and healthy (really!), but the historical atmosphere inspires her.
http://montis.com
Sparkin Productions - Sarah Parkin is both published author and breast cancer survivor. She is one of the strongest women Anastasia has ever known.
Writers in the Storm - great articles to inspire writing minds - check out Laura Drake's recent blog on 5 Things She Wished She Believed Before She sold.
http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com
Writers Out - another helpful place to go for the writer-minded.
http://www.writersout.com