tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934603008061152462024-02-21T06:38:07.405-08:00Anna-Christina MusicA personal blog about the adventures, trials, tribulations and life of an author, composer, musician, storyteller and entrepreneur.Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-66095823057912896802023-04-01T00:30:00.003-07:002023-04-01T01:06:31.397-07:00When The Universe Has Other Plans!<p>Dear all,</p><p>I felt it necessary to tell everyone who has been following this blog, how much I have appreciated your support. However, I must say that this will be my last blog post for a while. There is a reason for this decision and I know that you will like it...</p><p>Over the last few years, I have experienced a huge transformation, both in my personal and business life. In 2020, I restructured, rebranded and relaunched my company, Music Audio Stories, and it has turned out to be one of the best things that has ever happened to me! My career has gone from strength to strength and exceeded my wildest expectations.</p><p>However, not many people know that around this time, I was being stalked online, not by a fan or follower, (my fans are the best), but by the most unlikely person imaginable. I collected photographic evidence of this stalker's behaviour. I blocked the profiles and those associated. This experience made me aware of the fact that I have become a public figure. I don't feel the need to name and shame this person as to me, they are i<span><span data-dobid="hdw">nsignificant and I'm a strong believer in karma!</span></span> </p><p>Being a public figure is a challenge. I love being in my recording studio creating music audiobooks, classical film scores and rock music but it seems the Universe has other plans for me at the moment!<br /></p><p>My book and Storytime with Anna Christina have taken me to some of the largest events and venues in London, such as the Barbican Centre, MCM London Comic Con at ExCel London and Olympia London, and is ever more popular and growing. With sell-out library events, school and nursery demands, it appears the Universe wants me to embrace the fact that my public appearances will not be ending any time soon! </p><p>I've still got all the moves and grooves I need... (yes, that is me!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJOUhWF9WOEkjTqc1zHp4q2T1TyVlWYWfr5aHJiD_iU2QdoLU5jeQnc8qYqvCuDkArN0QUUseHltLi47_o6QVDy9jyecA3IqNKCSxNGshOZxFH8rhiXTcXi2ZDLnWSwSa8pVS1ZnkeQYZtfqGlUaK3e1fhbNrf9nIBMkgaUBkt6pV8BUJwG5J6dq4/s5508/anna-christina-ballet-on-the-beach.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christina | Ballet on the Beach | annachristinamusic.com" border="0" data-original-height="5508" data-original-width="4068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJOUhWF9WOEkjTqc1zHp4q2T1TyVlWYWfr5aHJiD_iU2QdoLU5jeQnc8qYqvCuDkArN0QUUseHltLi47_o6QVDy9jyecA3IqNKCSxNGshOZxFH8rhiXTcXi2ZDLnWSwSa8pVS1ZnkeQYZtfqGlUaK3e1fhbNrf9nIBMkgaUBkt6pV8BUJwG5J6dq4/w472-h640/anna-christina-ballet-on-the-beach.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>On this happy note, bless you all for your love and support. I hope you will continue following my extraordinary journey with Music Audio Stories on the platforms below and you can follow me on Twitter here: <a href="https://twitter.com/Anna_Christina_">https://twitter.com/Anna_Christina</a>.</p><p>BIG things are coming and this story has only just begun!<br /><br />♥ Anna-Christina <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h3>Continue following my work here:</h3></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Website: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTl4R0I0Z1VfS2U4TGxyOFZlcUZfVHRCY3ByQXxBQ3Jtc0ttbE5SbXlPbldtNmFYMkZmWDNaMldqQXpTLVV2cDU4T0J3MXZBLVMtU0UtRDhmNG03MWVPT0Z0Vy1CVV8tUkFtUFFaVElNa0dNb2xyLUxRYk05Ym5yR3FKbEJPbVlKZS1nUjBuYm93TU9LOXlLQkVLWQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicaudiostories.com%2F&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" 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center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories">https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories</a><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Twitter: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dFRDZUOXlSblBRTGs3TDVQbzhkT2VNeS1Ud3xBQ3Jtc0tseC1OMzNHV2pvVUxDS0NWa0RINlR5SzlTVms4czhBSnFKOGgxamxSdDJ2bnZNamNGdGdVS1lkWm9PcThVNXRZRUpTc0lIVGJNNlgyelRjb2Q0eWwtSnhtQ2prOU90RzdqSjV2N21fYzlFT3VPLUNTbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmusicaudiostory&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/musicaudiostory</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Instagram: </span><a 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href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0R3aXpVOUFzX1JBUG1LdUZmZVp0RUlKQkVVZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsRlZubW5FVmxVSEM5Rk9rMjRrVGhkSTg1MFJELXN0ODNwY0NNTXJtN3ZMQkVfdDFsdWRFZEZmM0dsRTZNMFREUGc2eVpQMWFJSDZxVFFlQUlSSHhPcnpmbDNVZl9tMldnc1hILWpOd295WmRtU1Fjbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmusicaudiostories&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/musicaudiost...</a></p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-63944376491199213602022-10-23T05:56:00.017-07:002022-10-25T00:18:06.083-07:00The BIG One!<p>Well, what a Summer that was! The last few months have been about picture book business, sell-out Storytimes, great events and lots of book signings! My Library Book Signing Tour was brilliant and there are too many experiences to write about here, but I will say, please go and read this blog post which concludes my tour: <a href="https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/library-book-tour">https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/library-book-tour</a>. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTtKaYQmDYFOXVsCnmbDwFzXCvTCBukWdOS3fAMLGFmIRKmVBzkq6813nz8KNwQVpEFJbS5w1CUwfA_eDeyG7CO01KvkUGvRkDiAnXmQ8EFTCuNVXgpAQTXPp-C-TXzr8hZKVCHwqzgCwpeLn-75pARrP-aY47wUws0FnwGtJF0I3VohJrRFVywt6/s2000/ac-at-morden-library.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Storytime with Anna Christina - Library Book Signing Tour 2022" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="2000" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTtKaYQmDYFOXVsCnmbDwFzXCvTCBukWdOS3fAMLGFmIRKmVBzkq6813nz8KNwQVpEFJbS5w1CUwfA_eDeyG7CO01KvkUGvRkDiAnXmQ8EFTCuNVXgpAQTXPp-C-TXzr8hZKVCHwqzgCwpeLn-75pARrP-aY47wUws0FnwGtJF0I3VohJrRFVywt6/w640-h326/ac-at-morden-library.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwIQ_RW08wVmH1tqg_FrRRqdC0PLyit2U9l1zUQJo8T3PyubuKb5VwHwp6f3BpbdftwCSV4tKFFau1bAreeHz7wjninKlpI0E9bs3mH_XNSKJ4dvgbZD8Cna3yc_2bwz-ETLwNp7fqMR-u-98c4sg4vPhu0lXV2nbXSFLCMUDKcpNAvnuiXEkNRnj/s946/hiddenriverfestival.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="946" data-original-width="788" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwIQ_RW08wVmH1tqg_FrRRqdC0PLyit2U9l1zUQJo8T3PyubuKb5VwHwp6f3BpbdftwCSV4tKFFau1bAreeHz7wjninKlpI0E9bs3mH_XNSKJ4dvgbZD8Cna3yc_2bwz-ETLwNp7fqMR-u-98c4sg4vPhu0lXV2nbXSFLCMUDKcpNAvnuiXEkNRnj/s320/hiddenriverfestival.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><p>Tada! I have some very special picture books for you! When I began my Music Audio Stories journey, I never could have imagined how dramatically it would change my life and how many unfamiliar situations it would put me in. If you follow my posts on social media, you would have noticed by now that I cover many many aspects, both in the creative and business fields.<br /><br />One thing I didn't think of when I started to produce children's products was the fact that I would have to sell them. Sales! Another fun-filled world to learn about and not just online sales. Selling in person is not for the fainthearted! 🤣 </p><p>I was thrown in at the deep end a few years ago and it was a tough learning curve for me. There are sales techniques that help and are worth learning but one of the best lessons I have learned over the years from running stalls is to simply have fun! <br /><br />Never put pressure on yourself to sell. It doesn't help! Just relax and enjoy telling people about the things you have created and leave expectations at home. Don't take lack of sales personally and always be prepared for the unexpected!<br /><br />At this point, I must direct you to another blog post I wrote here: <a href="https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/festival-fun">https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/festival-fun</a> about the fun I had at this year's Hidden River Festival! As always, there's so much I want to tell you about but Music Audio Stories takes up so much of my time these days, that I have to be very selective with my time and so I move on quickly here to tell you about my next event. It's a BIG one...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXz4nHUjjRLp3IlQPz8dXPIhUOCRFFSmbIPzuXzobefsLRY7UL6Ozja2vLGVV-7D3QtrIDH51jgqwKYYsEAp9C1i_20F8EgD-IAe7AmzB8sFa8P7GoQMewR9dgRQvf1MFOSmmtkf7UqsltAZboOh2J6lRNQoBVmie_HgReLp_gKBX5QrOUKo5TwJeN/s2527/MAS-StorytimewithAC-MCM-Flyer2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Storytime with Anna Christina at MCM London Comic Con" border="0" data-original-height="2527" data-original-width="1795" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXz4nHUjjRLp3IlQPz8dXPIhUOCRFFSmbIPzuXzobefsLRY7UL6Ozja2vLGVV-7D3QtrIDH51jgqwKYYsEAp9C1i_20F8EgD-IAe7AmzB8sFa8P7GoQMewR9dgRQvf1MFOSmmtkf7UqsltAZboOh2J6lRNQoBVmie_HgReLp_gKBX5QrOUKo5TwJeN/w454-h640/MAS-StorytimewithAC-MCM-Flyer2.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><p>I'm so proud to announce that my Storytime is heading to MCM London Comic Con! 🎉
This is the largest event and venue I'll have the privilege of
performing at and I absolutely can't wait! Earlier this
year, I brought my new picture book, Billy Joins the Circus,
to MCM for Book Signing and it was brilliant. Now, I have been invited
to do my fun interactive musical Circus Storytime for the children on
Sunday 30th October at ExCel London. </p><p> Full event details and ticket link here: <a href="https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/storytime-at-mcm-london-comic-con" target="_blank">musicaudiostories.com/blog/storytime-at-mcm-london-comic-con </a><br /></p><p></p><p>Don’t miss out on the best weekend of the year and my super fun Circus Storytime. Your little ones are in for a treat!</p>
<p>See you there...<br /><br />♥ Anna-Christina </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="361" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JNC6CPMOo-k" width="487" youtube-src-id="JNC6CPMOo-k"></iframe></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Website: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTl4R0I0Z1VfS2U4TGxyOFZlcUZfVHRCY3ByQXxBQ3Jtc0ttbE5SbXlPbldtNmFYMkZmWDNaMldqQXpTLVV2cDU4T0J3MXZBLVMtU0UtRDhmNG03MWVPT0Z0Vy1CVV8tUkFtUFFaVElNa0dNb2xyLUxRYk05Ym5yR3FKbEJPbVlKZS1nUjBuYm93TU9LOXlLQkVLWQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicaudiostories.com%2F&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">http://www.musicaudiostories.com/</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Storytime: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21rclJmeHUyOC1PVDA3S0pzek1NUUdCVU5fd3xBQ3Jtc0trRFZ1UlRIczFQaFh2WEZydGNFZF9OZW1xQ1ZhUHZrRWxxcmJDV3ZfZ1RucVRybXhSQW1DaGZqVl9qRW1PRDVGZFJzaGJfbzJzQU4teUc3TENjbHpaNkpMV1VEWVlhRGdmbDNEbWZzNmstRE53ZVBkQQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fstorytimewithannachristina.com%2F&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">http://storytimewithannachristina.com/</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> ---------- </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories">https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories</a><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Twitter: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dFRDZUOXlSblBRTGs3TDVQbzhkT2VNeS1Ud3xBQ3Jtc0tseC1OMzNHV2pvVUxDS0NWa0RINlR5SzlTVms4czhBSnFKOGgxamxSdDJ2bnZNamNGdGdVS1lkWm9PcThVNXRZRUpTc0lIVGJNNlgyelRjb2Q0eWwtSnhtQ2prOU90RzdqSjV2N21fYzlFT3VPLUNTbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmusicaudiostory&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/musicaudiostory</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Instagram: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkVyQzllNV9xd1dRSXRlVVF1WDV2M24wNW8yUXxBQ3Jtc0ttM2x3ekhnaGx5Q3dybVA0Q0lwTXZ0R0pOUkF0ZnBPcF81RGcyenFiQ0JPZlEyRVpoMGh6QnNHZXlNYkVqUTdiMVhUaFNtOVJGeDg1UjQwVHJiWDZ2dVFsVEQ1SUg4R3A2NWFWUFMyMmxvcjFlQloxQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmusicaudiostories&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/musicaudios...</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Storytime with Anna Christina Instagram: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" 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Quickly! <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8z-paliv9kfGOTtYBXiIEXUspkaSWfI1Uy8rD53JyBM-ATGBV3_2K8luqcvcHl8XD4QcikPPd7mPXaEXss27mjdJz-R5wm6-jGhkFSiW94aviYKEmJbdh3CFg7L2M09D4229N4tyOho17zarFLrPtkC8mQfylv4KMIkKX5V70ZZaZay8kvgdfZg78/s1828/AC.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christina from Music Audio Stories" border="0" data-original-height="1828" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8z-paliv9kfGOTtYBXiIEXUspkaSWfI1Uy8rD53JyBM-ATGBV3_2K8luqcvcHl8XD4QcikPPd7mPXaEXss27mjdJz-R5wm6-jGhkFSiW94aviYKEmJbdh3CFg7L2M09D4229N4tyOho17zarFLrPtkC8mQfylv4KMIkKX5V70ZZaZay8kvgdfZg78/w263-h400/AC.jpg" width="263" /></a></div>Since my last blog post, I did have another event and it was a huge success for many reasons. Last weekend, I took part in <a href="https://www.musicaudiostories.com/blog/funday-in-brompton" target="_blank">Brompton Annual Open Day</a>. It was the first time setting up the Music Audio Stories stall with my new picture books, Storytime supplies and my interactive space for children.<p></p><p>A table may not seem like such an important thing to write about but I felt so proud, just seeing all of the fun things I have created over the years for children to enjoy, all laid out looking so beautiful. With the evolution of my company, so too has my stall evolved and it's still growing all the time. I spend so much time rushing here and there, doing this and that, I rarely have a moment to contemplate what I am achieving. But standing there, at my stall, looking at my products, I've never felt so proud of myself.</p><p>I have spent years testing my products to make sure they meet my high standards so I could go out into the world with confidence and say, yes, children love this. Yes, this is recommended by teachers. Yes, parents love it too and yes, reviewers and customers have given these products 5-star ratings!</p><p>I'm glad I took my time to try to perfect every detail because now, nothing is giving me more joy than seeing children reading and enjoying my new picture book in particular. I realise this is only the beginning of my book journey but so far, it has been extremely well received. Both the parents and children love the
concept of the book with the audio and activities inside. I've had so many
wonderful comments on the story, the colourful vibrant illustrations and
the high-end quality of the book. It was well worth the great effort and investment put into it. <br /></p><p>I am about to start my <a href="https://www.musicaudiostories.com/blog/library-book-signing-tour" target="_blank">Library Book Signing Tour</a> tomorrow which is so exciting! A new phrase of my life and business has already begun and I know that life will be busier than ever before but I am 100% up for the challenge. I can do the long days that often stretch late into the evening. I can do the heavy administration involved. I can manage the many social media platforms at once (with a little help from a friend). I can sit there making and wrapping up hundreds of books to perfection over and over again. Why? Because I love Music Audio Stories and I love the positive impact it's having on children.<br /></p><p>Read about my last event and see photos of my table and Storytime in the chapel here: <a href="https://www.musicaudiostories.com/blog/funday-in-brompton">funday-in-brompton</a></p><p>All the years
of hard work that have led me to this moment were completely worth it
and I can't wait to see what unfolds in the months ahead.<br /><br />♥ Anna-Christina<br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxf0t4Z5U-Wh21dKQpzuKzzqViIDcLXU2qZIh4ruQusgbE0ifyhAwlOPesSc1v1-AsZMlTcJwcbLuJV9X_ub4mt3OSE8PS6LWUK03-YGdBdoyHmJ7iK6PIz-p0BhlTYLcuQ0adukB7XCh_fCjFMHVIcFCSn8wlSnaaFZ86pzxiC32h60DQvV1uRcC/s2527/MAS-Library-Book-Signing-Tour.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Storytime with Anna Christina - Library Book Signing Tour" border="0" data-original-height="2527" data-original-width="1795" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxf0t4Z5U-Wh21dKQpzuKzzqViIDcLXU2qZIh4ruQusgbE0ifyhAwlOPesSc1v1-AsZMlTcJwcbLuJV9X_ub4mt3OSE8PS6LWUK03-YGdBdoyHmJ7iK6PIz-p0BhlTYLcuQ0adukB7XCh_fCjFMHVIcFCSn8wlSnaaFZ86pzxiC32h60DQvV1uRcC/w284-h400/MAS-Library-Book-Signing-Tour.jpg" width="284" 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The surprises keep on coming. I've got another BIG announcement!</p><p>I'm brimming with excitement to tell you that my third book signing event will be at this year's <a href="https://londonfilmandcomiccon.com/">London Film & Comic Con</a>!
July 2022 sees the return of Showmasters London Film & Comic Con at
Olympia London. It promises to bring you some of your favourite stars
from TV, Film and Comics as well as a whole host of fun activities
including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of
stalls full of TV and Film memorabilia to browse.</p><p>The event has around 100,000 attendees over three days and takes up
the whole of London Olympia. I am thrilled to have been invited to do a
book signing with my illustrator, Jenika Ioffreda. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8Y_ojZ0WR5-8p2a4bzmiI_pcthZcEI2WfXXKBu2W3rmx3pzjRN8iWr2Suc3XceC5qnvMqiorvVpBw3Rs1Z5NRY2qIKQyIIutaNHciQCdki03kNmBi7sOL_miQYk0NZeIYQ-1hggXHmeLS34nD-OdtPYcY6NVweioI6Phxsg-2awQYW7hxg2d89qv/s2160/lfcc-flyer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christina at London Film and Comic Con 2022" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8Y_ojZ0WR5-8p2a4bzmiI_pcthZcEI2WfXXKBu2W3rmx3pzjRN8iWr2Suc3XceC5qnvMqiorvVpBw3Rs1Z5NRY2qIKQyIIutaNHciQCdki03kNmBi7sOL_miQYk0NZeIYQ-1hggXHmeLS34nD-OdtPYcY6NVweioI6Phxsg-2awQYW7hxg2d89qv/w640-h320/lfcc-flyer.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /><p></p>
<h2 class="h3" style="text-align: center;">Olympia London</h2>
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Date:</b> Friday 8th July<br /><b>Time:</b> 10 am - 7 pm<br /><br /><b>Date:</b> Saturday 9th July<br /><b>Time:</b> 9 am - 7 pm<br /><br /><b>Date:</b> Sunday 10th July<br /><b>Time:</b> 9 am - 6 pm<br /><br /><address class="margin-bottom-16">
<b>Address:</b> Hammersmith Road<br />
London<br />
W14 8UX
</address></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<b>Train Station:</b> Kensington Olympia (District line)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="330" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ff4eNS_BhOA" width="487" youtube-src-id="Ff4eNS_BhOA"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>Come and meet the stars, comic book artists, authors and illustrators
and of course me! I will be there on all three days, so come and say
hello to me and my illustrator, Jenika, and get your signed discounted
copy of our new picture book, Billy Joins the Circus!</p>
<p>See you there...</p><p>♥ Anna-Christina<br /></p><p></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">---------- </span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Etsy: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbll0Ni13NXlZU011RXdxZi15QnpSY3pidzE0UXxBQ3Jtc0tsR0tFTHFhX1RhaTRFX3RLdGZhUmV3bm91NzZLcUw3ODd2S1BRYW9lZERwbDd5MnlLZUdDT1JYNjhiTE1mRGJjZjFiSkdUbVVZZVRYNjJQR1RlR1hwSHVNQy16V01nY0hCdFhfcGQ2OVl5N3Iza2Q1MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Fshop%2Fmusicaudiostories&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/musicaud...</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Website: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" 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This word pretty much sums up my time at MCM London Comic Con.
As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I've been to a convention
before but this was the first time I was there as an exhibitor and it
was quite an experience. My illustrator, Jenika Ioffreda, takes part in
many Comic Cons, all over the world, and it was absolutely brilliant to
be there with her, signing copies of our new picture book, Billy Joins
the Circus.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXskGK5--YrBrIJ6Lcfp8aiLDhOPrx7k06Yj0f7UVgIU-GkP4EnLfJOZOVPtngN2frWH4_no2srDTQTbtour8OiOZJMfIZxwA37AkPQcNrs4-QxO0BcxjD1GZM7hGwpBWizKKrVDLAK-5x0rDp0dVTkPJQBdjK3KAZeUaBxYWti8kCguvwx_X2KS6/s2883/mcm-collage-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christina ad Jenika Ioffreda at MCM London Comic Con" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="2883" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXskGK5--YrBrIJ6Lcfp8aiLDhOPrx7k06Yj0f7UVgIU-GkP4EnLfJOZOVPtngN2frWH4_no2srDTQTbtour8OiOZJMfIZxwA37AkPQcNrs4-QxO0BcxjD1GZM7hGwpBWizKKrVDLAK-5x0rDp0dVTkPJQBdjK3KAZeUaBxYWti8kCguvwx_X2KS6/w640-h222/mcm-collage-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> I rolled into ExCel London, with my purple suitcase full of picture
books, at around 4 pm on Thursday for set up. I purchased a snazzy new
Beeswift Hi-Vis security jacket and as soon as the set up was complete, I
headed over to check out The Treehouse and the Family Lounge area. It
was a magical forest setting, complete with cute mushrooms, bean bags,
little tables, sunflowers and a tree at its center point. I've never
seen ExCel this way before. In set up mode. It was pretty cool seeing
the artists and creators wheeling their things in and setting up. It was
'the quiet' before the show!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJ7CSLyzb_DSk-KQwdfbz0_R1f0Ei1HHO5OsX5S8S5pChyDKGuAPQ2ERPI72Hh5RnNmdHZVcuO0Eeyb7-UxqF_Ne22kzRXXIFoQ9voyZldS9su-PcH4mVBM-_bmwFquS09LQs-sBywNCGLrk7a95ft2Hnzmxbv6LneInXBqFlsuqSbdBC0wNJRjnU/s3264/FUJuFjKWUAEOyBB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Music Audio Stories at MCM London Comic Con" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJ7CSLyzb_DSk-KQwdfbz0_R1f0Ei1HHO5OsX5S8S5pChyDKGuAPQ2ERPI72Hh5RnNmdHZVcuO0Eeyb7-UxqF_Ne22kzRXXIFoQ9voyZldS9su-PcH4mVBM-_bmwFquS09LQs-sBywNCGLrk7a95ft2Hnzmxbv6LneInXBqFlsuqSbdBC0wNJRjnU/w640-h640/FUJuFjKWUAEOyBB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We created an interactive space where children could listen, watch
videos, read and learn about our story, Billy Joins the Circus. It was a
lovely opportunity for little ones to meet us and get a signed
discounted copy of our beautiful new picture book. <br /><p></p><p>From the moment I stepped off the train at Custom House on Friday
morning, I felt like I had stepped into another Universe! I rushed past
Spiderman, Wonder Woman and many other superheroes as I was running late
and wanted to make sure everything was ready to go before they arrived.
After a few little adjustments, quick photos and a coffee, the doors
opened and the fun began. MCM London Comic Con is the biggest convention
of this kind in the UK, with about 130000 visitors in three days.
Saturday was sold out and although there were times when I found it a
challenge to keep up, it was fantastic!</p>
<p>We were in the Artist Alley close to The Treehouse and Family Lounge
area, so every now and then I popped over to see the children and chat
with the lovely folks over there. I didn't manage to see much of the
exhibition or take many more photos as it was so hectic and there wasn't
any time. I even missed taking photos of our book signings but I can
say, that everyone we talked to had a great time and it was a very
successful weekend. I feel so lucky to have been part of such an
incredible event and now I can't wait for London Film & Comic Con
coming up in July!<br /><br />As always, I'm trying to keep up but I do have more exciting news, events and I must tell you about an adventure I had recently! More blog posts coming your way so watch this space...<br /><br />♥ Anna-Christina<br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCcVumnQU2cZN2_afOtmvvbVfjVeeTaRGYHJIK485_6ab3V4wHG8X_6GrZ94cKVvI7Prv14NYPO0ZG7noSrwQkQh5gYSV6-txKHkLi3qZVSDR0Xar4khGjkByzpHBKq5uS2qtcOATrNOgAqt-YsxwuFftdy7w6nW6BDzqk_LPkdNxlV8zgE9sVOU4d/s1280/mcmcomiccon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Author Anna Christina and illustrator Jenika Ioffreda at Comic Con" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCcVumnQU2cZN2_afOtmvvbVfjVeeTaRGYHJIK485_6ab3V4wHG8X_6GrZ94cKVvI7Prv14NYPO0ZG7noSrwQkQh5gYSV6-txKHkLi3qZVSDR0Xar4khGjkByzpHBKq5uS2qtcOATrNOgAqt-YsxwuFftdy7w6nW6BDzqk_LPkdNxlV8zgE9sVOU4d/w640-h360/mcmcomiccon.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span class="style-scope 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MCM London Comic Con! It's back from 27th to 29th May at ExCel London. It's the biggest convention of this kind in the UK, with about 130000 visitors in three days and I am going to be there with my illustrator, Jenika Ioffreda, signing copies of my new picture book, Billy Joins the Circus. WAHOOOOOOO!!!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhCajNlQDFDQKVxjDUY94McskGr_344QVuRqWdw5CQOTR0wKz2BZeqKwcg1PVDegXTwn5vv8ZFTxjDFvGhSAU0uS8-suK4BzuqhiILmflDSV2jxrttWPXwG6A-YQnGD8S0NPlBsyqjFvoImkx0_GsvmTZtHb2NNWUcsfUWEDLYllopfs4f6w7FzVz/s1500/TourDates%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christina from Music Audio Stories at MCM London Comic Con" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhCajNlQDFDQKVxjDUY94McskGr_344QVuRqWdw5CQOTR0wKz2BZeqKwcg1PVDegXTwn5vv8ZFTxjDFvGhSAU0uS8-suK4BzuqhiILmflDSV2jxrttWPXwG6A-YQnGD8S0NPlBsyqjFvoImkx0_GsvmTZtHb2NNWUcsfUWEDLYllopfs4f6w7FzVz/w640-h640/TourDates%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>This convention has its roots in comic books. <a href="https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/home.html">Comic Con</a>
started in 1970 as the Golden State Comic-Con, a three-day event that
drew about 300 people. As comic book movies have become of increasing
importance to Hollywood, there has been more and more movie and
television involvement in Comic Con, in turn attracting more mainstream
media attention and a wider base of potential attendees. Conventions take place all around the world and they
probably have the most comprehensive selection of comics in any one
location. Fans dress as their favourite superheroes and it really is
packed with fantastic entertainment and so much to see and do.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="365" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/voN3R9iBAEI" width="482" youtube-src-id="voN3R9iBAEI"></iframe></div><br />
<p>Check out all the family-friendly interactive sessions, entertaining
performances and things to do with your little ones here <a href="https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/things-to-do/treehouse.html">The Treehouse</a>. Gather your padawans, young wizards and little superheroes! Kids ten
and under go free when accompanied by an adult
ticket holder – so you can bring the whole family along to enjoy the
show, explore the Treehouse family area and make some memories together. I'll be there on all three days, so come and meet me and my
illustrator, Jenika, and get your signed discounted copy of my new
picture book, Billy Joins the Circus! Don’t miss out on the best weekend of the year...</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="354" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GgSRC0yQXW8" width="483" youtube-src-id="GgSRC0yQXW8"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>My book signing adventure continues at one of my favourite libraries,
on Monday 30th May, with a Storytime Special. I will be entertaining children with my fun interactive musical circus Storytime at
Wimbledon Library. Following this, I will be signing discounted
copies for the lovely families at the library! Details for both of these
fantastic events can be found here:</p>
<p><a href="https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/storytime-special-and-book-signing">Storytime Special and Book Signing</a> | <a href="https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/mcm-london-comic-con">MCM London Comic Con</a></p>
<p>As you can see from the banner above, I will also be at London Film
& Comic Con in July! Details for this event will be posted soon, as
well as more Storytime Specials, festivals and book signing events
throughout the Summer. I can hardly contain my excitement! </p>
<p>Let the adventures begin...</p><p>♥ Anna-Christina</p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">---------- </span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Etsy: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbll0Ni13NXlZU011RXdxZi15QnpSY3pidzE0UXxBQ3Jtc0tsR0tFTHFhX1RhaTRFX3RLdGZhUmV3bm91NzZLcUw3ODd2S1BRYW9lZERwbDd5MnlLZUdDT1JYNjhiTE1mRGJjZjFiSkdUbVVZZVRYNjJQR1RlR1hwSHVNQy16V01nY0hCdFhfcGQ2OVl5N3Iza2Q1MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Fshop%2Fmusicaudiostories&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/musicaud...</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Website: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" 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href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0R3aXpVOUFzX1JBUG1LdUZmZVp0RUlKQkVVZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsRlZubW5FVmxVSEM5Rk9rMjRrVGhkSTg1MFJELXN0ODNwY0NNTXJtN3ZMQkVfdDFsdWRFZEZmM0dsRTZNMFREUGc2eVpQMWFJSDZxVFFlQUlSSHhPcnpmbDNVZl9tMldnc1hILWpOd295WmRtU1Fjbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmusicaudiostories&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/musicaudiost...</a></p><p> </p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-89531565848636122902022-04-30T00:31:00.004-07:002022-04-30T00:31:40.571-07:00On Radio This Weekend<p>As a winner of the Funky Kids Radio People's Choice National Artist of
the Year - Europe 2021 award, I was invited to do a live radio interview
on Sunday 3rd April. The interview was broadcast at 7am in Melbourne,
Australia. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDiMhEN_I2PnLebxvs_zbxoRkktMkOUaC830qvAr4wy_iCKKU7G5KmKyBKYeqeR9uFtKWBC3FcFz4JEt0ziZIZVnbafKjtypDbfEr06-vKWTX5o9EsDk5bdTDeyd3W2AegLJddBOkMivczbjT3UC7QXYbd_m84VL6gPc0c1oLX-jzzxMYbBIKf7Jf/s1000/fkr-interview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christna from Music Audio Stories - Interview on Funky Kids Radio" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDiMhEN_I2PnLebxvs_zbxoRkktMkOUaC830qvAr4wy_iCKKU7G5KmKyBKYeqeR9uFtKWBC3FcFz4JEt0ziZIZVnbafKjtypDbfEr06-vKWTX5o9EsDk5bdTDeyd3W2AegLJddBOkMivczbjT3UC7QXYbd_m84VL6gPc0c1oLX-jzzxMYbBIKf7Jf/w640-h320/fkr-interview.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />My interview
will be rebroadcasted, along with my music audiobook, Billy Joins the
Circus, on Funky Kids Radio this weekend on:<br /><p></p><ul><li>Saturday at 8am and 10pm</li><li>And Sunday at 3pm</li></ul><p><b>Listen here: <a href="https://streamdb3web.securenetsystems.net/v5/FKRADIO">https://streamdb3web.securenetsystems.net/v5/FKRADIO</a></b></p><p>And here's a short video with a little message for everyone who voted for me to win this award! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="343" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9SMy-q4kyEI" width="486" youtube-src-id="9SMy-q4kyEI"></iframe></div><br /> BIG THANK YOU once again to everyone who voted for me! I am extremely grateful to you all!<p></p><p> ♥ Anna-Christina</p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">---------- </span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Etsy: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbll0Ni13NXlZU011RXdxZi15QnpSY3pidzE0UXxBQ3Jtc0tsR0tFTHFhX1RhaTRFX3RLdGZhUmV3bm91NzZLcUw3ODd2S1BRYW9lZERwbDd5MnlLZUdDT1JYNjhiTE1mRGJjZjFiSkdUbVVZZVRYNjJQR1RlR1hwSHVNQy16V01nY0hCdFhfcGQ2OVl5N3Iza2Q1MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Fshop%2Fmusicaudiostories&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/musicaud...</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Website: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" 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href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0R3aXpVOUFzX1JBUG1LdUZmZVp0RUlKQkVVZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsRlZubW5FVmxVSEM5Rk9rMjRrVGhkSTg1MFJELXN0ODNwY0NNTXJtN3ZMQkVfdDFsdWRFZEZmM0dsRTZNMFREUGc2eVpQMWFJSDZxVFFlQUlSSHhPcnpmbDNVZl9tMldnc1hILWpOd295WmRtU1Fjbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmusicaudiostories&v=O1s1KrUL6iE" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/musicaudiost...</a></p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-51717378583133808032022-04-01T05:12:00.013-07:002022-04-01T05:19:24.244-07:00Live Radio Interview<p><span class="_7UhW9 xLCgt MMzan KV-D4 se6yk T0kll">This is going to have to be a very quick blog post as I'm rushing around doing way too many things at once at the moment! But I did want to keep you up to date on my news, so here we go...<br /><br /></span></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span class="_7UhW9 xLCgt MMzan KV-D4 se6yk T0kll">Live Radio Interview</span></h1><h1><span class="_7UhW9 xLCgt MMzan KV-D4 se6yk T0kll"></span></h1><p><span class="_7UhW9 xLCgt MMzan KV-D4 se6yk T0kll"><br />I am super excited to announce that I will be doing a live
radio interview on Funky Kids Radio this Sunday 3rd April 4-5pmAEST /
7-8am UK. Live broadcast station: 94.1fm 3WBC Melbourne<br /><br />Tune in to listen here ➡️ <a href="tunein.com/radio/3WBC-941FM-s106230/ " target="_blank">tunein.com/radio/3WBC-941FM-s106230/ </a><br /><br />This week, I received my lovely new winners badge and certificate. It's been a long time since I've done a live radio interview and I've never done one for <a href="https://www.musicaudiostories.com/" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories</a>, so I'm really looking forward to it. I know it's early for UK folks but I hope some of you can tune in and listen to it live!<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYr-DgK50qy8UuCEb04iak3pA30XIFvHvph3_iDI889gBKZTQX0-FM60h_AXGFT3YxhuJdhfQJnsCBVUpEbDGtdpTua50IOT8uxO9LxPCJ9zRQc6vdgT_ALtLRMcup3q0OVvm6doVFywIlTDYRjxWDP5JEDIMeXwH1-yiVlZaqyAvlH0Lc2WSYBW29/s3250/fkrawardcertificate.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Funky Kids Radio - National Artist of the Year Winner" border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3250" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYr-DgK50qy8UuCEb04iak3pA30XIFvHvph3_iDI889gBKZTQX0-FM60h_AXGFT3YxhuJdhfQJnsCBVUpEbDGtdpTua50IOT8uxO9LxPCJ9zRQc6vdgT_ALtLRMcup3q0OVvm6doVFywIlTDYRjxWDP5JEDIMeXwH1-yiVlZaqyAvlH0Lc2WSYBW29/w640-h444/fkrawardcertificate.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span class="_7UhW9 xLCgt MMzan KV-D4 se6yk T0kll">Storytime Workshops</span></h1><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="_7UhW9 xLCgt MMzan KV-D4 se6yk T0kll">On Monday, I begin my Easter Storytimes at various libraries which is so exciting. I heard today that Wimbledon Library has sold out which is AMAZING! This is the second time one of my workshops has sold out this year! Although I'm very busy doing book stuff right now, I actually can't wait to be back at the libraries to see everyone again and to entertain the kids and meet the families. Even though I have enjoyed bringing my Storytime on YouTube, I have missed this side of Music Audio Stories greatly. Dates, times and locations can be found here: <a href="https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/easter-storytimes">https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/easter-storytimes</a><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7fsJMMQbJ-zCVAaDo4pEf0C4f_JGUScVfIeinuywcWolafALwq6o8Du71lxGiiHD9ot6mZr4aYasKJn6fEmA2FNMu_iuGC-s9AgoBjw1OFqoss4xwM6FQMpH-puu7nUxNvMHLUT0qGYPZYumBsG9T1XwPnXJQsrSh9UuWvx7PFh_dbgg3aY4_PL0E/s1000/easter-storytimes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Storytime with Anna Christina Easter Storytimes flyer" border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="1000" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7fsJMMQbJ-zCVAaDo4pEf0C4f_JGUScVfIeinuywcWolafALwq6o8Du71lxGiiHD9ot6mZr4aYasKJn6fEmA2FNMu_iuGC-s9AgoBjw1OFqoss4xwM6FQMpH-puu7nUxNvMHLUT0qGYPZYumBsG9T1XwPnXJQsrSh9UuWvx7PFh_dbgg3aY4_PL0E/w640-h276/easter-storytimes.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h1 style="text-align: left;">Product Photography</h1><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">And finally, I wrapped up product photography and there's a new Behind The Scenes YouTube Playlist with all the videos here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhtHjyeLaQXl9-xGR4vS4dGKM-ijZ0Hwb">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhtHjyeLaQXl9-xGR4vS4dGKM-ijZ0Hwb<br /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3k-QGrvDm79GuU1BP0Onlhr7XzNBuS2vSSAdmfblSIRLV-YEMs7wdgNFUpM8KfzgB0iC9FebJtvlpaKYHAJmqLHMlMDjEHjE9mGcylwz-FF1WESCZdguBUPyZ04dFlKatYWhKP9NLYwdLI0DuMOxYOHMHrz9KarR_MqEZxMf5-eh7K94Bmz9mTl0K/s1920/AC2%20(2)a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna-Christina doing Music Audio Stories product photography" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3k-QGrvDm79GuU1BP0Onlhr7XzNBuS2vSSAdmfblSIRLV-YEMs7wdgNFUpM8KfzgB0iC9FebJtvlpaKYHAJmqLHMlMDjEHjE9mGcylwz-FF1WESCZdguBUPyZ04dFlKatYWhKP9NLYwdLI0DuMOxYOHMHrz9KarR_MqEZxMf5-eh7K94Bmz9mTl0K/w640-h360/AC2%20(2)a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Right, that's it for now. 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librarians my new picture book, this month, I've switched it up and been in the studio learning how to master product photography. Those of you who have ever attempted to do this may be thinking 'Why?
Why AC would you want to put yourself through that trauma?' Well, I thought it would be a fun project and I am always up for a challenge!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="357" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WdyM0cubEy8" width="478" youtube-src-id="WdyM0cubEy8"></iframe></div>
<p>First, I had to buy a new camera. Although Nikon cameras are known to be better for beginners due to
the fact that their settings and terminology are easier to understand, I
went with the Canon. Not only is it a great camera for photography but
the video capacity is awesome too. My Canon has a mic input and flip
screen which is so important for a YouTuber like me. Plus, people I work
with use Canon so in the long run, it will be easier to match up
film/photo footage later on.</p>
<p>I can't even tell you the number of times I have turned the camera on
and been puzzled as to why there was no picture on the screen, to then
realise, I'd left the lens cap on! 😆 It's a good job it comes with a
strap too as I have almost dropped the camera several times! Although
this camera is pretty straightforward, for a novice like me, it's a
little overwhelming. Hello, YouTube tutorials...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitvQ97SDZwtOo_mJSZ5zDmlO-T7l-NAKT0TLGbiMIhiipWAwD0gv2kkJbdpKshnn2t3sP2_tnTiVIs53kj3_wYGPrlCTKXGHoH85aITqWzv77ZEfpEkmlhEFTgKFDCUPCll_7DUUXklPE2vljRbaz9hc0HLv1JuAcMZ70axZn8UBHIZqHm01nLoluW=s1646" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna-Christina from Music Audio Stories doing product photography" border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="1646" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitvQ97SDZwtOo_mJSZ5zDmlO-T7l-NAKT0TLGbiMIhiipWAwD0gv2kkJbdpKshnn2t3sP2_tnTiVIs53kj3_wYGPrlCTKXGHoH85aITqWzv77ZEfpEkmlhEFTgKFDCUPCll_7DUUXklPE2vljRbaz9hc0HLv1JuAcMZ70axZn8UBHIZqHm01nLoluW=w640-h372" width="640" /></a></div><br />I decided to use my Fovitec Soft Boxes. Lighting is a huge topic
especially when it comes to product photography, so before I even
attempted to take any photos, I did quite a lot of lighting research.
I'm a bit of a studio tech person so I find this kind of thing
interesting anyway. It doesn't matter if you have all the correct camera
settings and angles right, if the lighting is wrong, the photo won't be
good. It's as simple as that. I also decided to go with a white backdrop as I felt products
photographed on white would be the most versatile in terms of posting
them on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/musicaudiostories" target="_blank">Etsy</a> and on the <a href="https://www.musicaudiostories.com/" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories</a> website.
<p>No better way to learn than on the job! I set up my products on the
floor and began to photograph them. However, about halfway through, I
realised two problems... </p>
<p>One, because the display was on the floor, I found that the light was
not hitting the products in the right way. This was especially noted on
my picture book where I wanted to capture the high gloss finish of the
cover. The light was hitting everything from the bottom and not the
sides. Plus I was fighting with all sorts of shines and shadows in all
the wrong places!</p>
<p>Two, crawling around on the floor for any length of time is agony for
the knees and back and not something I would recommend. How did I ever
build Lego cities on the floor! It also meant that I couldn't use my
tripod for my front-faced shots which was a bit of a pain. However, I still managed to get some nice shots...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6t3eKCYO4lo" width="480" youtube-src-id="6t3eKCYO4lo"></iframe></div><p></p><p>For my second shoot, I set up my display on a table which meant I could position
my Soft Boxes exactly where I wanted them to be, use my tripod and sit
on a stool! Ahhhhhh, this is how 'they' do it... At last, I was getting the hang of using the Canon, taking some
decent photos and rather enjoying myself. My mission was to not only
take good clear photos but to create lovely scenes and experiment with
different angles and layouts. Get creative and have fun. That is so
important when you are trying to do something that is challenging. At
the end of the day, you've got to be having fun.
<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlxxt6zk1QRTvOo_gBT3YEK1bahKdvw9y4srFfqGUIt1P9vAesIcA5IjNZ5DaaT0kYLnWONKU-HFL957g-phbsUxBkdbezuxnflagpjBkPI2c9WCQNjo2g683g22MyHqrpLStuPPCCCbqt7tmrbWLlriYMziz7vQ7PQG-duugJC3zbDL73xv8FYzxB=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Chrisina from Music Audio Stories taking product photos" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlxxt6zk1QRTvOo_gBT3YEK1bahKdvw9y4srFfqGUIt1P9vAesIcA5IjNZ5DaaT0kYLnWONKU-HFL957g-phbsUxBkdbezuxnflagpjBkPI2c9WCQNjo2g683g22MyHqrpLStuPPCCCbqt7tmrbWLlriYMziz7vQ7PQG-duugJC3zbDL73xv8FYzxB=w640-h480" width="640" /></a><br /></div><div><br />It's important to learn as much as possible about product
photography if you are going to do it yourself but at the end of the
day, nothing beats experience. It can be difficult to follow what you
may have learned online as everyone's set-up, lights, space etc is different.
Make a start, even if you're not ready to and just do it. I haven't
fully learned everything about the Canon camera but it has been a fun
experience being thrown in, somewhat at the deep end!
<p>Shorts on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH9wcWb3WHUl8CkB_G9sp_g" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories YouTube<br /><br /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UA9qed_px8k" width="479" youtube-src-id="UA9qed_px8k"></iframe></div><p></p><p>Enjoy!<br /><br />♥ Anna-Christina</p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">---------- </span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Etsy: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" 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</p></div>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-21813984525858989172022-02-14T02:00:00.002-08:002022-02-18T01:23:51.179-08:00National Artist of the Year Winner!<p>Wow! I won the Funky Kids Radio Award! This is absolutely AMAZING! Throughout January, people voted for me to win THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE GLOBAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2021 - EUROPE! I can't even tell you how grateful I am! To have such support from followers, fans, friends, and colleagues, is just amazing!<br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtq_RAcQkXOsSPGMAFUi6O7Lwv81ehfdxcePuPRT3tzImEYimoz-hYh4fHhHX9UkNXQ68CFocP8OKQtfIkFfdSXmYCXqFrFWrDES52Z57xJugCV5pG05RDs8uGlsVHUKiyJO5vY12lTmn-7MURIptvTcSQW77GyYQiwK_N8aWDbvb-7FkVMEE6PmHG=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christina wins People's Choice National Artist of the Year Award" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtq_RAcQkXOsSPGMAFUi6O7Lwv81ehfdxcePuPRT3tzImEYimoz-hYh4fHhHX9UkNXQ68CFocP8OKQtfIkFfdSXmYCXqFrFWrDES52Z57xJugCV5pG05RDs8uGlsVHUKiyJO5vY12lTmn-7MURIptvTcSQW77GyYQiwK_N8aWDbvb-7FkVMEE6PmHG=w640-h320" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p>What is wonderful about the Artist of the Year Award is that the winner is chosen by popular public voting. To know that people appreciate your work and will make the effort to show you their appreciation is just heartwarming! I managed to clinch the win with multiple 5 bonus point rewards thanks to everyone commenting and following the Funky Kids Radio Facebook page.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrxuwjZC0tFhWWXWBoBREBPY_z2CYUbgqxQBoo2nvZwzUCu7_bEbrpRziarNrMqy7PGt9Hj5ekIkRDNH7zjWEgRqBYnYY6fk9O3WCrFiBgnqEaiLYbHYoPk2LWpY3UqxTFdKPcoKeFUWsMft_hCjWR8J5l2fdww1v0my5JXhhg8714gTp07jP4-LPR=s2502" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christina from Music Audio Stories" border="0" data-original-height="2502" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrxuwjZC0tFhWWXWBoBREBPY_z2CYUbgqxQBoo2nvZwzUCu7_bEbrpRziarNrMqy7PGt9Hj5ekIkRDNH7zjWEgRqBYnYY6fk9O3WCrFiBgnqEaiLYbHYoPk2LWpY3UqxTFdKPcoKeFUWsMft_hCjWR8J5l2fdww1v0my5JXhhg8714gTp07jP4-LPR=w249-h320" width="249" /></a></div>As a nominee for the Global Artist of the Year award, I was featured on 'Radio Info', Australia's largest radio industry site, in both their weekly updates, emailed to tens of thousands of subscribers across the industry! Funky Kids Radio were one of the first radio stations to feature Music Audio Stories, so this makes my win even more special!<br /><br />BIG THANK YOU to everyone who voted for me! I feel so grateful to you all! 💓 I love what I do but it does have its challenges and it's nice to know that people care and support me. This is the second award I am winning from a public vote. You guys are the best, thank you!<br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day! 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My life has transformed beyond recognition and I am so grateful that the Universe turned my path, quite dramatically, a few years ago! Everything that has happened to me over the last few years has definitely been for my highest good and it feels amazing to be the master of my own ship! I feel so blessed to find myself surrounded by the best, talented, loving and supportive people I could have ever asked for to accompany me on this unpredictable and amazing journey that is my business, <a href="https://musicaudiostories.com/" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories</a>!<br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPecwY2jpQdLi1M0bRB1w1bhloFDpMAooC3qKk0QG0b1RCgCe07kaJwGMy1YWJlibxoLrhLzqAxommZ-WP59Yb2sTL4oek1-2I_MF17zQfbTnKy877hkSI3ypQ3TiW4aXkcrcnmM10nWD6gbgOHKy-y31-JIxMqMZf7PuWSnnNvn99NQEUejW45XkQ=s1000" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christina from Music Audio Stories with her First Edition picture book, Billy Joins the Circus" border="0" data-original-height="898" data-original-width="1000" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPecwY2jpQdLi1M0bRB1w1bhloFDpMAooC3qKk0QG0b1RCgCe07kaJwGMy1YWJlibxoLrhLzqAxommZ-WP59Yb2sTL4oek1-2I_MF17zQfbTnKy877hkSI3ypQ3TiW4aXkcrcnmM10nWD6gbgOHKy-y31-JIxMqMZf7PuWSnnNvn99NQEUejW45XkQ=w320-h287" width="320" /></a>It is with great pleasure that I can tell you, (although those who
follow Storytime with AC online will already know), I am officially a
published children's book author! At Christmas, I released First Edition
copies of my new children's picture book, Billy Joins the Circus and
the response has been wonderful!<br /><br />Now,
I'm not going to lie, creating this book has been a huge challenge for
me but it has also been a lot of fun and I have loved working on it with
my awesome team! This book really is a dream come true for me and I can't believe it's finally out!<br /><br />Find out more about the book here: <a href="https://musicaudiostories.com/blog/limited-special-first-edition-picture-book">limited-special-first-edition-picture-book</a><br /></div><p></p>And if this wasn't good enough news I have more...<br /><br />I am delighted to have been nominated for the <br /><br /><h1 style="text-align: left;">Funky Kids Radio GLOBAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD! </h1><br />Woohooooo!!! Funky Kids Radio has featured my Music Audio Stories on their radio
show several times and it is an honour to be nominated in the category
of <br /><br /></div><div class="separator"><h2 style="text-align: left;">PEOPLE'S CHOICE GLOBAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2021 - EUROPE!
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<p>Voting is now open via a Facebook poll! Tick the box on the left by my name.</p>
<p>5 HUGE BONUS POINTS for me if you follow the Funky Kids Radio Facebook page and comment with</p>
<p><i>"I follow FKR and I vote for Anna Christina at Music Audio Stories" <br /><br /></i>on Facebook! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2592536681045291/permalink/2856676557964634/">Vote for me here!</a><br /></p>Voting will only take you a second and I would greatly appreciate your vote! <br /><br />Over the next few months you will see me rushing around, like one of those crazy business people on The Apprentice, with my book in London! I can't wait! A whole new chapter of my story has already begun and I am so excited to see where it goes...<br /><p>Thank you so much, everyone!<br /></p>♥ Anna-Christina<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3sWrUTTh9tVNmDKDxwPAfDACQ7-oGLsfC1gqgLNydubZ5_3ba7dHPBYG7wOs27eohaTc-7Qok8EKUEGBYhYzBMJKZ_NEQDnmULLYRSQ1Mipm6sFSnKZjICaof76YvcEOsgpg0Ic9K7JziT80GxhWcjGxf105P_3ZZryodoMoxeR8TEhV4cBu7Guoh=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christina from Music Audio Stories nominated for the Funky Kids Radio Award - Global Artist of the Year" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3sWrUTTh9tVNmDKDxwPAfDACQ7-oGLsfC1gqgLNydubZ5_3ba7dHPBYG7wOs27eohaTc-7Qok8EKUEGBYhYzBMJKZ_NEQDnmULLYRSQ1Mipm6sFSnKZjICaof76YvcEOsgpg0Ic9K7JziT80GxhWcjGxf105P_3ZZryodoMoxeR8TEhV4cBu7Guoh=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div></div><i><br /><span style="color: #999999;">Voting closes 10 pm AEDT on 23rd January and the winners will be
announced on Valentines Day 14 February 2022! Winners will receive a
platinum promotion package on Funky Kids Radio, award certificate and
trophy, social media promotion and an interview on the Funky Kids Hour
in 2022, which broadcasts on numerous terrestrial stations across
Australia and over a dozen online stations globally each month.</span></i><p></p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-24118539607624846942021-12-14T04:41:00.001-08:002021-12-14T04:47:03.422-08:00Rapid Evolution!<p>Things are rapidly evolving in my life and in my business right now and it's pretty difficult to keep everything updated right now! I'll try to keep this short...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0R51CTdcop0HZ3TSxr2BmifbT9qX87qefDBw9ZvATApCRt0Ok77JwutGfobrv42m89SHPg-H7EA4e5xkqP9mx6YVL2yzN0lP7xN4Kk3EAB4XM1TivtlriorsKrTcXkScbtFvbw-LDoS1d8eUHz748m3QnGfLfnQTnaER9tY9Jf7Q0o37hqdrEJWds=s1330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna Christina from Music Audio Stories" border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="1330" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0R51CTdcop0HZ3TSxr2BmifbT9qX87qefDBw9ZvATApCRt0Ok77JwutGfobrv42m89SHPg-H7EA4e5xkqP9mx6YVL2yzN0lP7xN4Kk3EAB4XM1TivtlriorsKrTcXkScbtFvbw-LDoS1d8eUHz748m3QnGfLfnQTnaER9tY9Jf7Q0o37hqdrEJWds=w640-h216" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I touched on this in my previous blog post - I released a series of videos about the making of my new children's picture book and I can't tell you how enjoyable these videos were to create! It has been a thrill to see the characters coming to life on the
pages! From the first few pencil sketches to finalising them in ink and
then in colour, it has been wonderful to see their development. In the video series, I take
you on a short journey on how the characters for
my new children's picture book, Billy Joins the Circus, were created.
You will see original pencil sketches, inked and coloured illustrations
of the characters. Plus you will hear the soundtrack from the music
audiobook! This cute series is entertaining for kids, grown-ups and
everyone who loves art and illustrations.</p><p> Check out the YouTube playlist here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaPyS97ZiM&list=PLhtHjyeLaQXmuIzl2K1Hsrlko84Ormypr " target="_blank">The Making of a Picture Book</a>.<br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="352" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TAI4r4Puat0" width="482" youtube-src-id="TAI4r4Puat0"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>This month, I have a BIG Christmas surprise announcement, a super fun Christmas sing-along song for little ones to enjoy and a Christmas message from me to end the year! Make sure you have subscribed on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH9wcWb3WHUl8CkB_G9sp_g" target="_blank">YouTube</a> so you don't miss any of my festive videos!</p><p>My life is about to change in accordance with this "surprise" and I can't wait to see where it goes! I'm feeling really great right now, buzzing around here, there and everywhere and somehow managing to fit tennis practice in at my club again!<br /> </p><p>This month is going to be so much fun...</p><p> ♥ Anna-Christina</p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-71877434139065916952021-11-25T01:16:00.010-08:002021-11-25T01:31:05.777-08:00Woman On A Mission<p>This is it! After what seemed like forever, admittedly it's only been about three months, I am finally back in the game! Over the last few weeks, I've been growing my workouts to the point where I'm now feeling pretty good! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntcYD6caInLgLR_bJxLnUXwOIZC0XeDxrZ8OPmAWGH6rm1c3ntIUe6GsKh5UcTDL-DX4PpX0hTVTGw_juGIG1xhG5MN-zUUBs4RsGYELpru6UcuWsQ79sIRSlkkCCa5RuzmiOwE-OUpo/s1288/AC-Fitness.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna-Christina" border="0" data-original-height="1288" data-original-width="928" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntcYD6caInLgLR_bJxLnUXwOIZC0XeDxrZ8OPmAWGH6rm1c3ntIUe6GsKh5UcTDL-DX4PpX0hTVTGw_juGIG1xhG5MN-zUUBs4RsGYELpru6UcuWsQ79sIRSlkkCCa5RuzmiOwE-OUpo/w231-h320/AC-Fitness.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><p>The best part of getting my body back on track, is that now, finally I
can run again, and you know what that means... <br /><br />Tennis Time!!! :-)<br /><br />My schedule of yoga, body conditioning, weight training, jogging, rowing, and ballet has really paid off! Now, I have to say, it hasn't been easy and even though I have days when I find exercising invigorating, most often I've found I had to force myself to do it! <br /><br />I've only been running three laps around my local park! I'm not trying to lose weight, even though I've gained well over a stone in weight, I actually love my new curvier figure, but running is not something I particularly enjoy! On the days when I've been running, I have almost felt sick at the end!<br /><br />My thought in these moments has been, 'Remember, this is for tennis'! 😆<br /><br />Anyway, last weekend I finally made it back on the court and it was AMAZING!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0GpxgQlCTKbtbAAU-u58PkALGlJUzdWVcuQLRNpmrZNm1Ds-PhQ4lORPNf-v5zbE-tUsk3ioPD30Rvbmdlf9sT4ly7wVbgovoGLFIAXpB-zxwPlEhzPgsb27d8qBRaM-SMXmn6pT4a8/s2052/ACTennis2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Anna-Christina - Tennis" border="0" data-original-height="2052" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0GpxgQlCTKbtbAAU-u58PkALGlJUzdWVcuQLRNpmrZNm1Ds-PhQ4lORPNf-v5zbE-tUsk3ioPD30Rvbmdlf9sT4ly7wVbgovoGLFIAXpB-zxwPlEhzPgsb27d8qBRaM-SMXmn6pT4a8/w140-h320/ACTennis2.jpg" width="140" /></a></div>All the workout pain, see the torture equipment in the background, has been well worth it as I found my tennis ability wasn't half as bad as I thought it would be! Don't get me wrong, I was definitely rusty and cardio fitness is still an issue for me but overall, it went a lot better than I thought it would! It also helped that my tennis partner hasn't played without me, so he was rusty too lol!<p></p><p></p><p>I'm just so grateful to have my life back on track...<br /><br />Throughout this period, I've been ridiculously busy with my company, Music Audio Stories! There's simply too many things to write in this blog post so instead, I'll just direct you to the website at <a href="http://musicaudiostories.com">musicaudiostories.com</a> so you can see all the cool stuff that has been going on there!<br /><br />I will however, tell you that I've just finished a video series on how I created my children's picture book which you can see here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaPyS97ZiM&list=PLhtHjyeLaQXmuIzl2K1Hsrlko84Ormypr" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaPyS97ZiM&list=PLhtHjyeLaQXmuIzl2K1Hsrlko84Ormypr</a><br /><br />I loved creating this series and yes, this does mean that my picture book is coming out soon! I'm sooooooo excited I can't even tell you!!!<br /><br />♥ Anna-Christina</p><p> </p><p></p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-37777739302466288352021-10-20T23:00:00.037-07:002021-10-23T00:46:07.432-07:00The Woes of Broken Toes<p>Well, I'm not going to lie, it's been a very tough Summer for me and part of that has been due to breaking a bone in my toe! As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I felt that there had been little support from my GP, or the hospital during the recovery process. I had an appointment for another X-Ray and an information PDF from my GP but by this time, I was no longer concerned about the bone and it as all a bit too late! <br /><br />Anyway, since then, I have been surprised, yet again, at how slow progress has been! I'm a very active person with a lot of energy and this broken bone business has really taken its toll, not just on my foot, but on my whole fitness level. Believe it or not, I still can't walk properly and I definitely can't walk fast! This means that I can't run and that means, no tennis! Urggggrrrraaaaahhhhh!!! And so the uphill battle of restoring my body to full health has already begun...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9jnQ0RXoeGU5_SC6EbxOvRYqVSWpWkDJFpLvKH64uhqf4BxmGgD3Dk5NTpmmlYaOMT9AbTzOUVsXhLNsHd40siYqkJEUFOLfP7GENXWkeQTP87HILW19VdKBvzRa8nM9nHkj1rXlcr8A/s2048/ACs-BalletFeet.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna-Christina's Ballet Feet" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1056" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9jnQ0RXoeGU5_SC6EbxOvRYqVSWpWkDJFpLvKH64uhqf4BxmGgD3Dk5NTpmmlYaOMT9AbTzOUVsXhLNsHd40siYqkJEUFOLfP7GENXWkeQTP87HILW19VdKBvzRa8nM9nHkj1rXlcr8A/w235-h457/ACs-BalletFeet.jpg" title="My ballet feet!" width="235" /></a></div>I don't know how other people have managed to restore their bodies after such injuries but for me, I have employed a schedule of yoga, body conditioning, gentle weight training, walking, rowing, and ballet! Two of the things that has bothered me the most, which I realise are actually the least important things, were losing my flexibility and not being able to point my foot!<p></p><p>I know you're probably sitting there thinking, silly girl, so trivial... but these two things are very important to dancers and even ex-dancers! I'm extremely tapped into my body and to experience it feeling like the rusty tin man from the Wizard of OZ, makes me feel horrible! My toe affected my ability to stretch properly, so this is something I am determined to get back as soon as possible!<br /><br /> The stiffness in my foot has restricted me from being able to point my foot, another ballet dancer thing! The thing about my feet is that I wasn't blessed with natural big arched ballet feet! When I was little, my ballet teachers made me stick my toes under my bed and push my knees down to the ground, in order to force the arch in my feet. I suppose they may use a different technique nowadays but that's how it was done in my day. It worked and funny enough my feet were photographed for a ballet book with <span>Dame Darcey Bussell</span>, which is ironic indeed!<br /><br />Through my healing journey, I realised how much I take my body's health for granted and how arrogant I have been, thinking that I could just take my boot off and expect my body to be back to normal in two weeks! Being a person who always looks for the silver-lining, this has been a tough lesson in patience, if nothing else!<br /></p><p>What I can say, is that if you have broken a bone, and are going through the healing period, brace yourself... it will be a long recovery time but you WILL recover and when you do, you will appreciate your body and all the things it allows you to do, so much more!<br /><br />Run, climb trees, play sports, dance, while you can!<br /><br />♥ Anna-Christina</p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-66155482314310502902021-09-12T00:30:00.004-07:002021-09-12T00:35:48.347-07:00Baby Steps<p>Learning to walk again... After breaking a bone in my toe, six weeks ago, it has finally healed! Or has it?<br /><br />Now, there are one or two things you need to bare in mind when you read this blog post! Point one, I missed my 3/4 week checkup because my attention has been on another extremely ill family member, and point two, I also missed the physiotherapy that would have followed this checkup! I thought after six weeks, I would take the boot off, walk and be back playing tennis by the end of this month. But no!!!<br /><br />My foot feels like a dead foot!!! It's swollen, still has bruising, and the skin is hypersensitive! Having said that, this week, I did walk again for the first time in my comfy beach sandals, using one crutch as an aid. This walking business is harder than I thought...<br /><br />I tried to find some help online regarding walking again after breaking a toe but I didn't find anything really helpful and no one at the hospital had told me anything about what happens after the six week healing period! I did receive a letter with an X-Ray appointment for Monday 20th September but I figured by then, it would all be over! I realised, I would have to just deal with this as best as I could on my own!<br /><br />I was amazed to discover that my body had completely adapted to the leg height difference caused by the boot! Two weeks ago, I was forced to walk to and from the hospital a lot, after I had been resting for three weeks, and I have to say, I was in agony, especially with my back. But by the second week, my body had adjusted and I found I could get around on my crutches pretty fast! Now, life without my boot feels all wrong!<br /><br />I began doing yoga again at home and made a conscious effort to place my feet flat on the mat whenever I could in an effort to desensitize my foot. I'm trying to get the blood flowing by pointing and flexing my feet, rubbing my toes gently, and circling my ankles. It's very uncomfortable and my toes feel like they're cramping often! As well as this unexpected dead foot surprise, I was shocked to see how out of shape the rest of my body had become in the process too!<br /><br />As well as working on my foot, I need to get cracking on my fitness and strength again and to be honest, it all feels a bit like an upward battle right now! :-(<br /><br />As this week has gone on and I have been trying to walk more, the muscles in my foot have become very sore and my ankle is pretty swollen! I suppose this is from the strain of trying to walk again after such a long time in my safe and secure boot... I can't really roll through my foot, and I haven't dared to put my full weight on it yet, but have instead, relied on a rather strange flat-footed shuffle-style walk! Oh boy, if only you guys could see what has become of me lol!<br /><br />Anyway, my sweet friend told me to just take baby steps and I'll be back doing pirouettes in no time at all! I sure do hope so!<br /><br />Love your feet...<br /><br />♥ Anna-Christina<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImbK-PsCa36pv6iyMuHPtvDsBr-H13FgusOU_Q3Lluxys_oX24weuMhp4eivd1N5fevhJifck7dBQACpYhdb01R_sAcKjHwTkIK_MQc2fglDUGIgNcHY6wDh4sZHM1MsnwAXrJ_cpRUI/s396/69908797_L_Feet_socks_Heart_white%252Bsock_foot_cold.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="396" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImbK-PsCa36pv6iyMuHPtvDsBr-H13FgusOU_Q3Lluxys_oX24weuMhp4eivd1N5fevhJifck7dBQACpYhdb01R_sAcKjHwTkIK_MQc2fglDUGIgNcHY6wDh4sZHM1MsnwAXrJ_cpRUI/w640-h480/69908797_L_Feet_socks_Heart_white%252Bsock_foot_cold.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-69807139074499976482021-08-06T03:02:00.019-07:002021-08-06T04:17:52.510-07:00Bone Breaking Bass<div><p>I can confirm, the Bass broke my toe! It happened in rehearsal last week, when the strap came off as I was putting the bass on at the start of rehearsal! In a split second, it fell bang smack on my right big toe and broke a bone! Of course I didn't realise that a bone had been broken at first and although I saw stars, I continued with rehearsal as normal <i>(the show must go on)</i>, occasional bum notes played here and there due to surges of pain during songs! I have no idea how I got through this rehearsal and I even managed to drive home but at around 6pm that evening, my toe, including the joint and top of my foot, had swollen up black, blue, green, and red and I was in complete agony! When I say agony, I mean 10/10 pain!<br /><br />I didn't go to hospital as I thought the pain would ease up over the weekend but by Sunday, I knew this was more than just a serve bruise! I headed to hospital <i>(with one crutch and a walking stick)</i> on Monday to get an X-Ray! I was seen pretty quickly but the wait for the results seemed endless. At one point, the fire alarm went off and everyone had to leave the hospital. A nurse put me in a wheelchair and wheeled me outside and left me in the middle of the pavement! God, I felt so embarrassed sitting there like a lemon!<br /><br />Another lady began to complain about pain in her foot <i>(four other people
were there with some sort of right foot problem)</i> so I offered her my
wheelchair! Partly because I'm nice, partly because I was so
uncomfortable sitting in the middle of the pavement! I lent myself up
against a post outside of the hospital on one leg like a pelican! 🦩<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuc6FYReycxGl_2FRcR1-a6_M_-kEWHtHENrprFxwbiW4ZA0nMyLmRhoekU5FWUYokK_xfVbmbZlASH9jR4jw5chH56rJfVW61FiNeKBF6jCNhfUAp1gaDSDpVB0XleF1psT9K3RTEew/s1339/20210805_095338.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1339" data-original-width="1000" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuc6FYReycxGl_2FRcR1-a6_M_-kEWHtHENrprFxwbiW4ZA0nMyLmRhoekU5FWUYokK_xfVbmbZlASH9jR4jw5chH56rJfVW61FiNeKBF6jCNhfUAp1gaDSDpVB0XleF1psT9K3RTEew/w162-h218/20210805_095338.jpg" width="162" /></a></div><p></p>Shortly
after this, we were all called back in and finally, I saw the doctor,
who confirmed I have a tuft fracture! She gave me some equipment and
instructions and I was off, with two crutches and a new boot! <i>(the Comfrey I brought myself)</i> The boot alone was worth the five hour wait as getting around was instantly easier. It has been a tough week! The pain has been much worse than I thought it would be and other parts of my body have started to ache due to lack of mobility and the strain of using crutches!<br /><br />Although I've had my share of injuries and other horrific health issues to deal with, I've got to say this broken bone business is right up there in terms of pain!!! Anyway, I made a promise to myself that I will handle this injury with positivity, grace and minimum swearing lol!<br /> <p> </p><p>What were rehearsals for? My first gig since last year March! Just before lockdown last year, I recorded Bass on the new David Ryder Prangley album, Vampire Deluxe! The album came out on the 4<sup>th</sup> July on <a href="https://davidryderprangley1.bandcamp.com/album/vampire-deluxe-album" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a><a href="https://davidryderprangley1.bandcamp.com/album/vampire-deluxe-album">. </a>I'm super proud to have contributed Bass and the occasional backing vocal on the album as it's a fantastic record! To celebrate the release of the album, a gig is scheduled for <a href="https://www.wegottickets.com/event/514415" target="_blank">Sunday 15th August at the Lexington</a>. I was greatly looking forward to this show but due to what has happened, I will not be able to perform at this one!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuYkn026p1eehEh_nxcY51nXPtsC-WmtEV37XQ_kq_oaSyUrZdHyaEmBqWvw5wxyrHuqN_jdQiImmmV3O13pIpjPXnSOU-aRWWqqeoQOJgsKfR7a-jqKW6hSKRZDIjes1Yww9c_LwYf0/s1388/AC2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Anna-Christina recording Bass" border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuYkn026p1eehEh_nxcY51nXPtsC-WmtEV37XQ_kq_oaSyUrZdHyaEmBqWvw5wxyrHuqN_jdQiImmmV3O13pIpjPXnSOU-aRWWqqeoQOJgsKfR7a-jqKW6hSKRZDIjes1Yww9c_LwYf0/w289-h400/AC2.jpg" width="289" /></a></div>I've found that bad things that have happened to me in the past, have always been for my highest good, and I understood that almost immediately on point of tragic event. I guess this one could be an effort on the part of the Universe to get me to stop and rest! This year, has been an amazing year so far for <a href="http://www.musicaudiostories.com/" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories</a> but I have to be honest and admit, it has also been the most hectic and <span><span data-dobid="hdw">gruelling</span></span> one for me! There have been many times throughout this year when I have felt completely overwhelmed and exhausted but somehow, I have the resilience to persist and carry on! This is the life of an entrepreneur and a business owner, we all feel these emotions!<br /><br />My ability to keep going is partly due to the wonderful support network I have of family members and loyal friends who stick by me no matter what. That, and the fact that I love what I do and have a tremendous amount of belief in it! I have such big plans and dreams for my company and I am extremely lucky to have the opportunity to build my own empire.<br /><br />But for now, I can't walk! 😅<br /><br />I've made a weekly positive healing plan. This week's plan consisted of resting, meditation, Yoga in bed <i>(yes, that is a thing)</i>, eating tasty food <i>(cakes and cookies included)</i>, movies, reading, watching the Olympics, and listening to YouTube videos and podcasts on various topics...<br /><br />I'll keep you updated on my progress now that I suddenly have lots of time on my hands!<br /><br />Bass players beware...<br /><br />♥ Anna-Christina<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The Bass that broke my toe! I'll be back...<br /><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-dUNHM9nJvSNkzOgVoUYqDWPXa3ETIiHPKAX18jfhyrf1dhvFFKQbx4WUKIdU1hpC3-Hqjh9SX2aVGNRQbs-kbL8EGQUE39avwcPyGtGd2OZA4c-VeSwP1SnWkfYX1zcJn3pkdBTCS8s/s1333/AC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna-Christina recording Bass on David Ryder Prangley's album" border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-dUNHM9nJvSNkzOgVoUYqDWPXa3ETIiHPKAX18jfhyrf1dhvFFKQbx4WUKIdU1hpC3-Hqjh9SX2aVGNRQbs-kbL8EGQUE39avwcPyGtGd2OZA4c-VeSwP1SnWkfYX1zcJn3pkdBTCS8s/w480-h640/AC.jpg" title="The Bass that broke my toe!" width="480" /></a></div>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-14995129052705174002021-07-24T03:06:00.001-07:002021-07-24T03:06:31.547-07:00Launched Today!<p>I'm soooooooo happy to announce my new Summer video series and Summer Bundle Sale launch today! Woohooooo! It's all happening... May I present my Chris the Caterpillar Video Series - a magical Storytime and a wonderful series of activity videos for kids, with classical music, sounds, visuals, drawing, and lots of flowery fun!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALD4pGK5UQ2cjvmxoouI4Bo1P7jd6YYWRwFN4opBQ7es50VSvuWglZlNS6UIB4Sp6Ax8asrd2hbfpc6V8w1PrRUufoJbqFqwynMqRi-R4GGdEcUI8HIHaWwr2_2t1ZUtep1lAtGh5LIA/s1920/Banner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Music Audio Stories presents Storytime with Anna Christina Online" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALD4pGK5UQ2cjvmxoouI4Bo1P7jd6YYWRwFN4opBQ7es50VSvuWglZlNS6UIB4Sp6Ax8asrd2hbfpc6V8w1PrRUufoJbqFqwynMqRi-R4GGdEcUI8HIHaWwr2_2t1ZUtep1lAtGh5LIA/w640-h360/Banner.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">Join me for a Storytime like you've never seen before, today on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnVeZfjwfXE">YouTube</a>! Your little ones will love my magical Music Audio Story, 'Chris the Caterpillar', and the fun activity videos to follow. First of all, make sure you have subscribed to the Music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH9wcWb3WHUl8CkB_G9sp_g" target="_blank">Audio Stories YouTube Channel</a> and hit the notification bell so you don't miss any of my fun new videos for children in this series! Then share this event with anyone you know who has children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and anyone who loves storytelling! <br />My video series includes:<br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Seeing and hearing my music audiobook, 'Chris the Caterpillar', for the first time online</li><li> Taking part in a super listening and visual game</li><li> Learning fun facts about caterpillars</li><li> Drawing with me and finding out how to get involved in my creative world</li><li> Meeting Chris the caterpillar, the fairy, and the flowers from the story</li><li> A video series conclusion by me<br /><br />I will be creating a Playlist so that all of the activities are linked
together at the end of the series. Subscribe to the channel and hit the
notification bell to make sure you don't miss any of my activity videos
in the weeks to follow!<br /><br />Here are some things you can do to prepare for the series...<br /></li></ul><ol><li>Get my new Digital Summer Bundle, now on sale! Download the music audiobook,
interactive activity, and cute printables to go with the story here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1036935356/summer-bundle-music-audiobook-with-fairy?ref=shop_home_feat_1&pro=1">etsy.com/summer-bundle</a><br /><br /></li><li>Prepare some colour pencils, crayons, or felt tips, and a piece of paper (or use the printable from my Digital Summer Bundle)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgfJoPAn24xQm0F0KYL6_htaMiA7E0Y5mWx44J9f9iFhibvfeLOHQsXYeezKzE3pzBl_vn2witQlYGiYlGvPFPnz_lfw1Ko7bRG389m0RyhtPC5YtwptwMn6yXqUBP1yHOCDhTHhrwY7o/s1000/summer-sale-banner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Music Audio Stories Summer Bundle Summer Sale!" border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="1000" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgfJoPAn24xQm0F0KYL6_htaMiA7E0Y5mWx44J9f9iFhibvfeLOHQsXYeezKzE3pzBl_vn2witQlYGiYlGvPFPnz_lfw1Ko7bRG389m0RyhtPC5YtwptwMn6yXqUBP1yHOCDhTHhrwY7o/w640-h160/summer-sale-banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></li></ol><p>Let me entertain your children with delightful music, sounds, visuals, and fun activities for the next few weeks! This is going to be magical! Go grab your magic wand!<br /><br />♥ Anna-Christina<br /><br />PS. I have Rock'n'Roll news but I will post that in another blog post as there is already a lot of info in this one! ;-)<br /><br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iYK8yVxfFyw" width="482" youtube-src-id="iYK8yVxfFyw"></iframe></div><br /><br />Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/musicaudiostories<br /><br />Website: http://www.musicaudiostories.com/<br />Storytime: http://storytimewithannachristina.com/<br /><br />----------<br /><br />Subscribe to get a free audiobook here: http://www.musicaudiostories.com/#subscribe<br /><br />----------<br /><br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicaudiostory<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicaudios...<br />Storytime with Anna Christina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicaudiost...<br /><br />----------<br /><br />Want to open your own Etsy shop? Use this link to get 40 free listings: https://etsy.me/3oK9XRH <br /><p></p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-47428003545252691802021-06-01T11:02:00.008-07:002021-06-01T12:42:42.732-07:00Phase Two!After all the weeks of planning, scriptwriting, filming, editing and
creating, I can't believe the March of the Ants video series is now in
full swing! I was thrilled when my first ever Storytime video hit over 100 YouTube
views in less than a week! 😍 YouTube doesn't allow comments on kid's videos but I received lovely messages from parents
telling me how much their little ones enjoyed watching the video! With cute illustrations, (by my awesome illustrator, Jenika Ioffreda) sounds, music, and animations, the video keeps little ones engaged
throughout! If you missed it, check it out here...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9etsYMrRmj4" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div>
<br />I can't even tell you how difficult filming this Storytime video was! 😅 But at the same time, thoroughly enjoyable! Because there is so much going on in this music audiobook, I had to film it like a music video. It was difficult but so much fun!<br /><br />I've now entered into what I call, Phase Two, of my YouTube journey... Kid's activity videos!<br /><br />When I began my YouTube journey, I racked my brain on how I could translate my Storytime online because it covers so many things. I had to create a plan on how I could incorporate all aspects, and so I decided to make a video series! The second video in this series is my super listening and visual game! Listening is a crucial skill for young children to acquire. It's one of the basic building blocks of language and communication and, particularly in the early years of education. Listening is the main feature of my Storytime!
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I found I could include even more things in the video format, such as helping children with reading skills too! In my Listening and Visual Game, I have included sound effects, music parts, cute illustrations, and animations! Children will
hear the sounds of instruments in the orchestra, taken from my soundtrack, and learn the name of each instrument. Plus, hear my cool sound effects in the story! Check it out here...
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<br />Just to keep you updated, my March of the Ants video series includes:<br /><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Seeing and hearing my music audiobook, 'March of the Ants', for the first time online</li><li>Taking part in a super listening and visual game</li><li>Learning fun facts about ants</li><li>Drawing with me and finding out how to get involved in my creative world</li><li>Meeting Sid the ant and the other characters from my story</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">Don't forget to <a href="http://www.musicaudiostories.com/get-involved">Download my freebies</a>
to get March of the Ants and the interactive activities to go with the
story and make sure you have subscribed to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH9wcWb3WHUl8CkB_G9sp_g" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories YouTube channel</a> and hit the notification bell so you don't miss
any of my fun new videos!<br />
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videos for kids, with music, sounds, visuals, drawing, and lots of fun!</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ToJoDl_Nv83SVzUHHtWtGaqJ0TraQ3ijTtXO8nmGG1FKrnxLu-hlcF6nc29yaNhYw0WTCoaQnqbSI5WPPNgCuC-H-sqVkvsFvw_H_AJtWobzQtK6yL48LAYI06y82HboAqf80TEK5WY/s1920/MAS-VideoSeries-Flyer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Music Audio Stories presents Storytime with Anna Christina Online! March of the Ants Video Series" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ToJoDl_Nv83SVzUHHtWtGaqJ0TraQ3ijTtXO8nmGG1FKrnxLu-hlcF6nc29yaNhYw0WTCoaQnqbSI5WPPNgCuC-H-sqVkvsFvw_H_AJtWobzQtK6yL48LAYI06y82HboAqf80TEK5WY/w640-h360/MAS-VideoSeries-Flyer.jpg" title="Music Audio Stories presents Storytime with Anna Christina Online! March of the Ants Video Series" width="640" /></a><h1 style="text-align: left;">Join me for a Storytime like you've never seen before, on Saturday
15th May! Your little ones will love my exciting Music Audio Story,
'March of the Ants', and the fun activity videos to follow.
</h1><p>First of all, make sure you have subscribed to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH9wcWb3WHUl8CkB_G9sp_g" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories YouTube channel</a> and hit the notification bell so you don't miss
any of my fun new videos for children in this series!</p><p>Then share this event with anyone you know who has children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and anyone who loves storytelling!</p><p>I have
introduced the YouTube community to Music Audio Stories and Storytime
with Anna Christina! Now it's time for me to turn my attention to the
little ones... In my new video series, children will enjoy my unique
music Storytime, as have many children over the last few years at
schools, nurseries, libraries, and workshops all over London. My video
series includes:</p>
<ul><li>Seeing and hearing my music audiobook, 'March of the Ants', for the first time online</li><li>Taking part in a super listening and visual game</li><li>Learning fun facts about ants</li><li>Drawing with me and finding out how to get involved in my creative world</li><li>Meeting Sid the ant and the other characters from the story</li></ul>
<p>There will be five fun videos for children to enjoy! Here are some things you can do to prepare for the series:</p>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.musicaudiostories.com/get-involved">Download my freebies!</a> Get the audiobook and the interactive activities to go with the story</li><li>Prepare some colour pencils, crayons, or felt tips, and a piece of paper (or use the printable from my freebies)</li></ul>
<p>I will be creating a Playlist so that all of the activities are linked together at the end of the series.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">Visit the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories">Music Audio Stories YouTube Channel</a> on Saturday 15th May to see my first Storytime video! <img alt="🎉" class="emojione" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/emojione/assets/4.5/png/32/1f389.png" tabindex="0" title=":tada:" /></h1>
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</p><p>Let me entertain your children with delightful music, sounds, visuals, and fun activities for the next few weeks!
This is going to be so much fun!</p>
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<br />Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-72796795378751809502021-04-08T11:45:00.139-07:002021-04-08T12:32:15.822-07:00The adventure continues!Greetings all! Things are still pretty hectic and the workload hasn't eased as yet! However, I feel I am making huge progress!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnOVknUUpSlbIkRSqABQpB28LSuzyzRQ7XPZYBtBQ80SGXX5X8KqNd_rl9XtKeOoAzx7pZsU4gXDHApRkpAGrDXsHqYB9p-wcag38fQvLKN0w8kKkuqKIBmuu-PfeR85k29lcfv69c90Q/s1200/youtube-bloopers2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="YouTuber Anna Christina filming Music Audio Stories" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnOVknUUpSlbIkRSqABQpB28LSuzyzRQ7XPZYBtBQ80SGXX5X8KqNd_rl9XtKeOoAzx7pZsU4gXDHApRkpAGrDXsHqYB9p-wcag38fQvLKN0w8kKkuqKIBmuu-PfeR85k29lcfv69c90Q/w346-h346/youtube-bloopers2.jpg" width="346" /></a></div>I recently celebrated the end of my first five-part YouTube video
series! I still can't believe I'm a YouTuber! After a bumpy start, I
began to enjoy the process and although I have much to learn and improve
upon, I'm excited to see where this adventure goes! I also hit 100 YouTube subscribers which is awesome and seems to have happened so quickly!<br /><p></p><p>In case you missed it, my first video series was a five-part series about <a href="http://musicaudiostories.com/" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories</a>. The videos were about how I
started the company, how I began writing music audiobooks, and various
other things. <br /><br />If you missed any of these videos, I created a Playlist on
YouTube here <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhtHjyeLaQXk5MXRI5TXDUu3bYzrPxdJn" target="_blank">Introduction to Music Audio Stories</a>.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">New Video Series <br /></h4><p>I'm soooooo excited to announce the launch of my new five-part video
series, Storytime - The Beginning! Throughout April, I will be releasing
a new video, every Saturday morning! This series is all about my
Storytime. I felt it was
important to introduce my Storytime before I release my first Storytime
video! It's all so exciting!</p><p>So, without further ado, here is the first video in my new series! The beginning... <br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="358" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ol3DwX4PCp0" width="480" youtube-src-id="Ol3DwX4PCp0"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>There are many moving parts to Music Audio Stories! I've had to carve out my own path as no one is doing what I am doing and it's definitely a
challenge to spin all my plates, but a challenge I love!<p>Huge thank you to everyone who is
supporting me and my channel! I have received some lovely messages about
my videos and I am so happy that they are being enjoyed! I have BIG
plans for my channel so make sure you have subscribed <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">here: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAud...%E2%80%8B" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false">https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span>and hit that
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</p><p>I'm blazing my own trail... This is only the beginning!
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<br /><br />Want to open your own Etsy shop? Use this link to get 40 free listings: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTFFSU8xSmhXSm51bEJILXMwNWE4dkp2OGNoUXxBQ3Jtc0ttNHp6LVljZk9od2FRcFpVYzFtVHktLU5odFhXY0Y2Ml9walQ2Qms1YUROZDEtQUVSNWFvQi10eUpNRHNEbTlfUUFHdEo4VDBpM3BGUkNpVjlNNTZMdGhZLVZOR0U3RmZCTnVhRGFhSVRLUk4xTlRGRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.me%2F3oK9XRH%E2%80%8B" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://etsy.me/3oK9XRH</a>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-34255400475844841802021-02-20T23:49:00.013-08:002021-02-21T00:11:35.936-08:00Hello World!<p style="text-align: left;">Hi everyone! So much has happened already this year, I don't quite know what piece of news to begin with! Most of you that follow me, know what a multitasking master I am but I have to say, so far, this year, I have never had to juggle so many tasks at once! I've never worked as hard as I am right now. In fact, I am so busy, that I've had to start getting up at 5am, just to get through my daily list and end my day at a reasonable time! Can you believe that!!! 🤣<br /><br />I am not sure if this level of work will be sustainable long term however, I'm pretty sure that things will calm down once I find my stride in certain tasks. I'm doing quite a few new things, which I have to learn on the job, and I'm hoping that in time, I will find more effective and quicker ways of working!<br /><br />So here's some news...</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mw33qdQTslBWyDUEQqRhWYVeHpb4wny1eEh2MuPAmWZFTSZQalQVtF7-yaM7ogPuaoaHmOw0DnmzGw2DH8Ro59BHypwtsGL5xZwJo7isjbjVRML-s5QBrhZnv6CGULZYglll1vNBgTo/s2048/Video1-BTS-ac.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna-Christina filming Music Audio Stories YouTube Videos" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mw33qdQTslBWyDUEQqRhWYVeHpb4wny1eEh2MuPAmWZFTSZQalQVtF7-yaM7ogPuaoaHmOw0DnmzGw2DH8Ro59BHypwtsGL5xZwJo7isjbjVRML-s5QBrhZnv6CGULZYglll1vNBgTo/w320-h320/Video1-BTS-ac.jpg" title="Anna-Christina filming" width="320" /></a></div>I am now a YouTuber!<br /></h2><p>Every Saturday, I have been releasing a new video on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories YouTube channel</a> and the whole experience has been so much fun! I have to admit, it wasn't plain sailing creating my first few videos! Designing my set, choosing the
right lights, angles, editing program, music, and words, took me weeks
to get right. And then, I will tell you, just between us... many, many, many takes were filmed! <br /></p>
<p>I was surprised how difficult it actually was! Especially as I have
been a performer for all of my life, I didn't think it would be so hard
for me! But sitting down, in front of a camera, and speaking to the
world, is a different skill altogether! However, the more videos filmed, the more relaxed I've become. By the
time the last video was shot, I was off script and nailing it in one or
two takes! I do laugh a lot during the filming of my videos though!<br /><br />Some of the videos on this channel will be for kid's but there will be plenty of videos for parents and videos that other musicians and composers may find interesting too! You can look forward to
sample videos of all my audiobooks and products, two five-part video
series of introduction videos by me, and my first Storytime videos! Plus
behind-the-scenes videos and lots of other fun videos to entertain little ones at home! </p><p>Make sure you subscribe and hit the notification bell, so you don't miss any of my fun new videos and follow my journey on Instagram here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/storytimewithannachristina/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/storytimewithannachristina/</a></p><p> <br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Music Audio Stories</h2><p style="text-align: left;">The new Music Audio Stories website has been a hit and I have received great feedback from everyone which is lovely! Did anyone notice that it's actually two websites working as one? The Storytime website has its own domain! I've never seen two websites intertwined like this before so I'm very pleased with how well it's working! My new Etsy shop is doing amazing too! I've already made sales and have had some awesome 5 Star product reviews! Check it out here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MusicAudioStories" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MusicAudioStories.</a></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9kKhe3Sl66dkCbqkLzqia1YcFl6zFZ2Oi1j-rZ7gnX28ffx84bdEqKW2Y7NU9AOvABlexn5sjS6imAdXgbRfeAQ0qA9IahpWsb4ggR_UO4FmvZZETD0qHCimRPKCXmnGbOu25Mt8hos/s2048/20200924_181502-2+%25282%2529.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Anna-Christina from Music Audio Stories filming YouTube videos" border="0" data-original-height="1383" data-original-width="2048" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9kKhe3Sl66dkCbqkLzqia1YcFl6zFZ2Oi1j-rZ7gnX28ffx84bdEqKW2Y7NU9AOvABlexn5sjS6imAdXgbRfeAQ0qA9IahpWsb4ggR_UO4FmvZZETD0qHCimRPKCXmnGbOu25Mt8hos/w400-h270/20200924_181502-2+%25282%2529.jpg" title="Anna-Christina filming videos" width="400" /></a></div>New Recordings<br /></h2><p style="text-align: left;">I'm excited to announce the release of my new audiobook series, Storytime with Anna Christina Volume One! My newly mastered recordings feature new cover artwork and
introductions by me. These stories have been tailored for children aged
3+ and cover a number of topics and values. </p><p>From teaching children not
to litter in a fun and simple way, to the enjoyment of hearing the
sounds of unusual instruments, there's something in this set of audios
for every child! Each of the audiobooks in this series will have its own
interactive activities and videos, which I will be releasing throughout
the year.<br /><br />Other recording news... Due to being so ridiculously busy with <a href="http://www.musicaudiostories.com/" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories</a>, I have not been able to dive into my recording studio work, however, I can tell you that I have started production on a new piano piece! :-) More on this later...<br /><br />I hope you are all finding creative ways to keep positive in these strange and difficult times! I'm doing my best to bring smiles all around but I may not to able to post in this blog as often as I would like to from now on! Make sure you are following Music Audio Stories so you don't miss my exciting news!<br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicaudiostory" target="_blank">@musicaudiostory</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories </a></p><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicaudiostories/">https://www.instagram.com/musicaudiostories/</a></div><p>See you on YouTube...<br /><br />♥ <i>Anna-Christina </i><br />
</p><p> </p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-89081222092350579552020-12-16T00:25:00.001-08:002020-12-16T00:25:29.289-08:00Launched!<p>It is with great pride and joy, that I can now introduce you to the new Music Audio Stories website!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="http://musicaudiostories.com">musicaudiostories.com</a></span></span></p><p>As
I mentioned in my previous blog post, I've been working hard for
the last few months, on a fresh new website! With new
logos, Key Illustrations, artwork, and new content, the relaunched
website really pops! I've been very happy with the feedback it has had
so far. I'm also super excited to announce that I have opened my own <a class="text-medium" href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/musicaudiostories">Etsy</a> shop! I'll be adding my new products, including audiobooks, Storytime Packages, and other cute gifts one by one each week.<br /><br />I
was thinking about Music Audio Stories this week... I began it as a
hobby a few years ago and the hobby has turned into a business! Not just
a business, a passion of mine! It's something that merges everything I
love, from audio production and composing music and songs, to
storytelling and children's books. I feel so lucky that at a time where
many businesses are ending, I feel I'm still at the beginning with mine!
I have many ideas and big plans for the future of this company.<br /><br />As
Music Audio Stories becomes more demanding on my time and energy, I
will need to be more focused than I've ever been before. I will no
longer be on Facebook. Instead, I will be posting on <a href="https://twitter.com/Anna_Christina_" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories " target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and when I have time, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anna_christina_music/ " target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Make sure you are following me on these platforms so you don't miss my fun news! :-)<br /><br />I hope the restrictions are not keeping you all from having fun in the week leading up to Christmas!<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">♥ <i>Anna-Christina <br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4H9XPTEeCWPq0Gt-otLP_sMJ9I7DvQeVaiJhx1gNW_eB9-vcoSjy5Sn0J3exo21UZnW6312MZ45nRRhf2FU4kQzuYcOG6tAUcCU0G9gitwJcqCMHAuZoBR-bd3reO4Buq2BmkW1SwRcg/s2000/AC-Recording-Audiobooks1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anna-Christina from Music Audio Stories - Storytime with Anna Christina" border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="2000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4H9XPTEeCWPq0Gt-otLP_sMJ9I7DvQeVaiJhx1gNW_eB9-vcoSjy5Sn0J3exo21UZnW6312MZ45nRRhf2FU4kQzuYcOG6tAUcCU0G9gitwJcqCMHAuZoBR-bd3reO4Buq2BmkW1SwRcg/w640-h360/AC-Recording-Audiobooks1.jpg" width="640" /></a></i> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Anna_Christina_">https://twitter.com/Anna_Christina_</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories </a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anna_christina_music/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/anna_christina_music/ </a><br /></p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-46041670420715276212020-11-24T00:01:00.000-08:002020-11-24T00:01:34.283-08:00Exciting News!<p>I'm super excited to announce that next month, my company <a href="http://www.musicaudiostories.com/" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories</a>
will be launching a brand new website! And as if that wasn't exciting
enough, I will also be launching a set of audiobooks to go with the
vibrant, fun new look!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6OFpxR83cOeeuDhBFZtzIZ7oGeYaJrTKfd9XxWIMsCRc9aDmALud5vkgpLdhn79omifEYdXZAXV1QYG2Va_AL5a81aNgCDyCEwTfdcsYLhp5vYvG66-NTLAp7rAQs-sJo_5ArOwqze0/s820/relaunch.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Music Audio Stories new website coming soon!" border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="820" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6OFpxR83cOeeuDhBFZtzIZ7oGeYaJrTKfd9XxWIMsCRc9aDmALud5vkgpLdhn79omifEYdXZAXV1QYG2Va_AL5a81aNgCDyCEwTfdcsYLhp5vYvG66-NTLAp7rAQs-sJo_5ArOwqze0/w640-h269/relaunch.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I
have been working very hard on bringing you a fun and easy to use
website to discover my world of musical stories! I have created a
colourful fresh look and feel, complete with new logos, Key
Illustrations, and artwork. All of the pages on the website have been
updated and I have added a new gallery and 'Get Involved' page which
shows you how you can get your kids involved with my interactive
activities and artwork submission. You will love the Music Audio Stories
design revamp!<p>To go along-side the launch of my new website,
I am releasing a series of audiobooks, merging Storytime with Anna
Christina and Music Audio Stories! I have given my new products a lot of
thought...<br /><br />Given our current situation with COVID-19, I have had
to stop my Storytime events. This has made me feel very sad indeed as I
loved my workshops with the children and families at libraries and
other public events! And so, I have decided to focus my attention online
and find new and exciting ways to bring my Storytime into your homes.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl5AOImT0Af0V48febk_Ny-oguWfaHWTQyln3keRmqP0VmJftpRUWlkKSGQ7yFpjQHgFaGs6swtH2RtPKmOAjBHG5vAGxIQmgS4nHcYwJ9nIldtgBaKVSpivai2_AxRKq8uBdzK8XOjMs/s928/AC1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="928" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl5AOImT0Af0V48febk_Ny-oguWfaHWTQyln3keRmqP0VmJftpRUWlkKSGQ7yFpjQHgFaGs6swtH2RtPKmOAjBHG5vAGxIQmgS4nHcYwJ9nIldtgBaKVSpivai2_AxRKq8uBdzK8XOjMs/w320-h299/AC1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My
new set of audiobooks features introductions by me and super cute new
cover artwork. I am releasing these audiobooks as part of a series called
Storytime with Anna Christina Volume One. I will be posting more detailed
information next month...<br /><br />Music
Audio Stories is evolving, and with that evolution comes change. And
what better way to show this than with an awesome new look! I've had fun
working together with a group of extremely talented artists, creating a
high quality look for Music Audio Stories. Only the best for my loyal
followers! <br /><br />I am buzzing with energy and ideas and I can't wait to reveal them all to you over the next few months! <br /><br />Watch this space...<br /><br />♥ <i>Anna-Christina <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.musicaudiostories.com/" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories</a></i><p></p><p><i><a href="https://twitter.com/musicaudiostory" target="_blank">@musicaudiostory</a></i></p><p><i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicaudiostories/" target="_blank">Instagram.com/musicaudiostories</a> <br /></i></p><p><i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories" target="_blank">youtube.com/MusicAudioStories </a><br /><br /><br /></i></p>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-81701397502197846902020-08-19T23:17:00.006-07:002020-08-19T23:19:54.529-07:00Transformational Times<p>If you follow me on social media, you will know that I took some time out from it since May. <span class="oi732d6d ik7dh3pa d2edcug0 qv66sw1b c1et5uql a8c37x1j muag1w35 ew0dbk1b jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"><span title="Edited">My journey into inner reflection
and solitude has rejuvenated my spirit and left me feeling inspired and
ready for the next stage of my journey...<br /><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="oi732d6d ik7dh3pa d2edcug0 qv66sw1b c1et5uql a8c37x1j muag1w35 ew0dbk1b jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmhld-mcVYL3eA9CqMS5uCE3Knsw0dgEp_IdcUr1W4Y-ak96zD56NhnkDreyOyEGoc0l7v-_TdnHTslgy6PC0l6T1aD832E64EFnui9YLfkMQtwxgwn2ilIE8ntgZQtJVRqyh_B20LUG4/s1082/20190819_100837+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1082" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmhld-mcVYL3eA9CqMS5uCE3Knsw0dgEp_IdcUr1W4Y-ak96zD56NhnkDreyOyEGoc0l7v-_TdnHTslgy6PC0l6T1aD832E64EFnui9YLfkMQtwxgwn2ilIE8ntgZQtJVRqyh_B20LUG4/s640/20190819_100837+copy.jpg" /></a></span></div><p><span class="oi732d6d ik7dh3pa d2edcug0 qv66sw1b c1et5uql a8c37x1j muag1w35 ew0dbk1b jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"><br />I used the time to dive deep into my
studio and focus on some important projects I have not been able to get
done! </span><span class="oi732d6d ik7dh3pa d2edcug0 qv66sw1b c1et5uql a8c37x1j muag1w35 ew0dbk1b jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">I spent my days writing, composing, and
recording. I also enjoyed yoga, exercising, reading, baking, and creating
musical things!<br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuR-jac4amTYlquihoqSAqMh97SQ0Q07JzF4xeJ6sX9yjxWE2Q91lTgShjp014h0qJaMTJrlrmkRhNU60sL1eIuRUSqmcIHSmsRp6k5hzbeWkEdt3-nfH48-yh6pLmcbxqnKugGuVuveo/s800/20200511_162940b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuR-jac4amTYlquihoqSAqMh97SQ0Q07JzF4xeJ6sX9yjxWE2Q91lTgShjp014h0qJaMTJrlrmkRhNU60sL1eIuRUSqmcIHSmsRp6k5hzbeWkEdt3-nfH48-yh6pLmcbxqnKugGuVuveo/s640/20200511_162940b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /><br />These are transformational times and my business, <a href="http://www.musicaudiostories.com/" target="_blank">Music Audio Stories</a>,
is also transforming. BIG time! I'm currently working on the release of
my first Music Audio Stories EP as well as rebranding the company. Its
taken some time to bring all my ideas together but it's finally
beginning to all take shape and I can't wait for the launch of my new
website! I will keep you updated on all the new and exciting
developments and releases...<br /><span title="Edited"><br />I hope you are all finding ways of adapting and thriving in these strange days!<br /><br /></span>♥ <i>Anna-Christina <br /><br /></i><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="oi732d6d ik7dh3pa d2edcug0 qv66sw1b c1et5uql a8c37x1j muag1w35 ew0dbk1b jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8Zec7lkxjxRt0dMMUhG6edDwRq3ttWmd48x6ZBKxgq7uDUh3KOvidOih_XFFXB4I0yOpVHna2iTJ2DlcAb4YP-XJDC6PgdNWHC8lvcDgatTO9OHu3IRHlsiX_iHPMjuvAB_DjJbwb_Q/s1500/20200710_132943ba.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8Zec7lkxjxRt0dMMUhG6edDwRq3ttWmd48x6ZBKxgq7uDUh3KOvidOih_XFFXB4I0yOpVHna2iTJ2DlcAb4YP-XJDC6PgdNWHC8lvcDgatTO9OHu3IRHlsiX_iHPMjuvAB_DjJbwb_Q/s640/20200710_132943ba.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>Anna-Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937641228261998201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793460300806115246.post-70493600635880849252020-05-10T01:15:00.000-07:002020-05-10T01:15:29.919-07:00Lockdown in LondonSince my last blog post, the world has changed dramatically! One by one, countries went into Lockdown as the Coronavirus rapidly swept across the planet causing devastation and chaos. Lockdown in London has left the city, like most, looking like a ghost town. Our reality has changed and we are faced with adjusting to a very different way of life. Social distancing, face masks, and isolation have become the norm. I'm not going to highlight the pain here, we all know the horrible scenes we have witnessed taking place around the world. Yet through this time of crisis, moments of hope and joy as we see acts of kindness and love displayed all around us. From clapping for carers and the NHS, to messages of support and uplifting stories, all providing evidence that the human spirit is alive and kicking.<br />
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As for me, it has not been difficult to self-isolate. In fact, just before Lockdown, I had already decided to upgrade my studio and this has been my main focus for the last few weeks. It has taken me longer than I would have thought but I needed time to research everything from buying a new computer, interface, and orchestra library to repainting and reorganising my studio equipment and set-up. There were a few little hiccups along the way and I have learned a lot but it has been worth it. Next week, I'll be powering up my new studio for the first time and I can't wait to play with my new toys! :-)<br /><br />As for my business Music Audio Stories, like many other businesses out there, we have had to get creative! We launched <a href="http://musicaudiostories.com/campaign" target="_blank">Kids Stay At Home</a> at the end of March. I created fun freebies, including a free audiobook, to help parents entertain and teach their children at home. Unfortunately, all of my Storytime events have been cancelled but now that I have my studio up and running, I will be working on creating new fun stories again!<br /><br />I have also been exercising a lot, practicing tennis on any wall I can find, and learning Qigong Tai Chi and other forms of Yoga. Isn't YouTube amazing! <br />
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Wherever you are, whoever you are with, or not with, find comfort in the fact that we are not alone. We are together in these strange days and we will get through this. Keep your chin up and keep smiling.<br />
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♥ <i>Anna-Christina </i><br />
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Listen to the silence</div>
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It has much to teach us</div>
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Alone and still</div>
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We can't bend water to our will</div>
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But we can remain in our power<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Upon muddy water, like the lotus flower<br /> And send out a ripple of love<br /> Below, around, and above</span></div>
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