Author Archives: aliceaudrey
7 Facts about Alice Audrey
As I said over on Jodi’s blog, Jodi being the one who tagged me for this, I’m not that interesting. So I’m going to modify the rules for this post. Just a little. The real rules: Link to the person who tagged you; Leave a comment on their blog so that their readers can visit yours; Post the rules on your blog; Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog; Tag 7 random people at the end […]
Watermelon Blueberry Banana Split
2 large bananas 8 “scoops” watermelon and/or cantaloupe 1 cup blueberries (or raspberries or strawberries) 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup granola Peel bananas and cut in half crosswise, then cut each piece in half lengthwise. For each serving, lay 2 banana pieces against the sides of a shallow dish. To make watermelon “scoops” use an ice cream scoop to create balls of watermelon. Remove seeds, if needed. Place a watermelon “scoop” at each end of the dish. Fill the […]
Sven Today
If I can do 8,366 words in three days, including two days that are not good for schedules, then I will have written 70,000 words during the Sven challenge. I won’t have finished the book, but I’m close. Actually, if I could count words that were written for FanLit Forever entries and Suzie blogs I’d be well over 70,000. But alas, I can not. I wrote 10,508 words since last Sunday. I was shooting for 20,000. Oh well. I’m quite […]
Suzie’s House 50: On the Case
Ben is moving out of the house. Miranda is afraid it will prove to be the beginning of the end of the little family she is trying to build. Drew has been injured. Vin is still recovering. And Cindy’s party only ended a few minutes ago. It’s been a busy day. “Hi. Are you Suzie? I’m…” Christina almost gave her real name. Then she caught herself. “….Christina. I was at the party next door.” She waved from the porch at […]
Thursday Thirteen #11
Things I Learned This Christmas I meant to post this last week, but had a different one keep coming up on me. So, though it’s a bit late, here is my post-Christmas review. 1. Christmas isn’t the same for everyone. 2. Snow helps a lot for Christmas spirit, but it’s not so good for trees. 3. Family makes all the difference. 4. It’s better for the whole family to make a big adjustment than for one person to be left […]
By George! The King Knows How to Handle Money
When we left off Mr. Al was telling us that George IV had run into a bit of trouble with money. Again. Take it away Mr. Al. His Majesty informed the Prince that he could not consider asking Parliament to bail him out without first knowing how much was owed. He appointed one Colonel Hotham to go over the receipts. Even with a staff, it took him over a month to come up with a figure. The total was […]
Research
Me: I need the name of a little pocket pistol that a white supremacist in the woods would have in his pocket.Mr. Al: a derringer? Me: No that’s too Wild West. I’m not writing an historical here. Mr. Al: A derringer is Wild West? Me: It’s too classy for this guy. I need something modern. And small. Mr. Al: Right. A “pocket pistol.” Me: *arching an eyebrow enquiringly.* Mr. Al: I’m combing my hair here. See? See me combing my […]
Turkey Artichoke & Tomato Tapas
1 pound turkey tenderloins, cut into 3/4-inch medallions 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved; juice reserved 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 large clove garlic, minced 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes, halved In large non-stick skillet, over medium heat, sauté turkey in oil 4 minutes per side or until turkey is golden brown, no longer pink in center, and meat thermometer, inserted in […]
A Sigh for Sven
The Sven challenge ends January 15th. That means I have just over one week in which to write about 20,000 words. I got some writing done this week, but none of it was in A Miss for Mark, so it doesn’t count for my Sven thing. I doubt I will meet my original goal. I won’t finish the book in a week, nor have done an average of 1,000 words a day. But I can come close. I’m going for […]
Suzie’s House 49: Unraveling
It’s been a while since we’ve had a look inside Miranda’s head, but she has her own take on what’s happening with Ben. Remember how she thought of the household as her personal creation, like a do it yourself family? Then things got a bit out of hand for her.“No!” Ben screamed at the top of his lungs. Miranda had never seen anything like it before. Ben just wasn’t the sort of kid who threw temper tantrums. Even when […]
Thursday Thirteen #10: Reasons My Husband Is Glad I Write Romance
1 – I find him inspirational. 2 – He’s developed a taste for the office floor. 3 – He loves to help me do research. 4 – He likes hanging out in the library while helping me do research, even if I’m just looking at fashion plates from 1810 instead of battle fields. 5 – He thought the research involving the closet was interesting. Hey, I needed to know how things… um… lined up. 6 – He’s hoping someday one […]
Italian and Spanish
Natasia, our resident glob trotter who knows several languages, got to talking about English, Spanish, French, and Italian today. She said this: “When I go to Italy I speak Spanish with an Italian accent and they understand me, even compliment me on my Italian. LOL. It’s just singing Spanish.” The phrase “singing Spanish” struck me as profound. She still doesn’t see it, but maybe you do. 😀 Alice
By George! The Prince is in Debt
As we have seen, debt was something the Prince had begun piling up in his early teens. Some of it was the result of opportunistic place seekers who wanted his Highness in their debt. A much larger portion of it was gambling and partying. But it wasn’t until he acquired Carlton House that his debts hit astronomical figures. One of the reasons, perhaps the main reason, his debts were so high was not only that he wanted the best of […]
Hot Date Surprises
While visiting relatives over the Holidays I went through the old family recipe file. I like this one mostly for the name. 😀 1 pkg. hot roll mix 1 pkg. pitted dates 1 c. water ¼ c. melted butter 24 pecan halves ¼ c. grated orange rind 1 c. sugar Prepare roll mix according to directions on the package. Stuff each date with pecan half. Divide dough in thirds. Roll each pare out on a lightly floured board into […]
Sven? Sven who?
I haven’t written a word in A Miss For Mark since last week. I refuse to feel guilty about it. Alice Who is ON VACATION
