Mary Alice Pritchard’s Blog

Hi, it’s Lizzy,

It’s been raining here all weekend and I’m ready for it to quit. I can’t get out and hunt with it pouring now. It has made all of us grouchy and the mistress is tired of us fussing. Oh and did I tell you we ended up with yet another cat, well kitten. Her name is Molly. So we now have Tipsy and Molly. I can’t believe they allowed them to stay when they showed up.

It is getting closer to the mistress’s new book coming out. Only about 6 weeks left. Get ready!

Later,

Lizzy

Back at work today. I took yesterday off to recover and take care of chores. I got home a little before 2am and slept great until nearly 10.  The trip home was great with no nasty surprises. Unless you count loosing a wheel on one of my suitcases. That I can handle though.

I’m going to be working on edits for Jaguar Nights and two of my short stories for the next month. Then I have a writing project I want to start. You’ll hear from Lizzy more than me since I’ll be a little busy. Hope you all are having a wonderful summer!

Mary Alice

Boy have I had fun!  THe Rita’s and Golden Heart program was awsome. Congratulations to all the winners! This entire conference has been awsome and the hotel staff jewels. Everyone here has been so nice and helpful. I couldn’t have been any happier.

I am waiting until time to leave for the airport and my flight home. I can’t wait to see my parents and the cats. Lizzie is obviously upset with me for being gone since she hasn’t posted. I’m not surprised. I’m sure I will be person non grata for a few days. Then they will all be happy to see me.

I’m off Monday from work so I can relax and sleep in. I will need to unpack and wash clothes. I sure hate to go back to work but I have to work to pay for my writing habit. I’m sure you understand. I also like to eat. Still it will not be so bad. I will fly high from the conference and it will tide me over until the Magnolias and Moonlight conference in October!

I’ll see you all later. Have a great day!

Mary Alice

I can attest to that. I ate a huge plate full of all types of chocolate and nearly made myself sick. Sush decadence. I didn’t want to get up this morning. I will crave chocolate for the rest of the weekend I’m sure.

The conference is so much fun. I’ve been to several book signings and then there are the workshops. They have been exceptionally good this year.

I’m off again for a luncheon and then more book signings and workshops. I will keep reporting in as I find the strenghth to drag myself to the computer. I think Lizzy may have to talk to you next time. I’m pooped!

Mary Alice 

Its been a busy day yesterday. I did have some downtime and I watched people go buy. THere are so many different languages and nationalities. It’s fun to watch them come and go. The lobby is never quiet. Today, the workshops begin. THere is also a Harlequin Blaze book signing. I’m planning to go to that one. Then a talk with Nora Roberts this afternoon. The Annual General Meeting is this morning so we will be there for about 45 minutes. Lunch will be provided with a keynote speaker. I’m really looking foward to things heating up.

 Stay tuned. I’ll update again later when I have a few minutes. I’m having a ball!

I’ve been all over this city. Lost most of the time, but I made it back to the hotel in one piece. There is so much diversity in the cultures here. I’ve ridden the trolly several times and been to the wharf. I’ve seen the Golden Gate Bridge as close as you can without driving over it and found a Walgreens. I was very happy to find it. They have diet cokes much cheaper than the hotel.

I can actually see the bridge from my window. The room is nice and I slept fairly good last night. ONly problem was the constant sirens going down the street. They must have a lot of things going on here.

I called to check on the muses and they seem to be doing fine. I wouldn’t be surprised if Lizzy decides to talk to you later. She is a little miffed that I didn’t take her. Dippity is meowing all over the house according to my parents and Little Bit is just as worrisome as ever trying to run through the doors to get inside every chance he gets.

Well, that’s all for now. I’ll check back in with everyone later.

Mary Alice 

I’m here! I wasn’t sure I’d actually make it, but I did. I flew in on American Airlines and had a great trip. I can see the golden gate bridge from my window. Isn’t that just so cool. Not sure what I will do tomorrow but exploring is deffinately on the menu.

In case any of you don’t know it, it is realy windy here! I could get blown down and that would be a big feat for sure. It’s a nice 63 or so temperature wise and I know I will have a wonderful time taking the trolly and seeing what I can within walking distance. 

Stay tuned. I’ll keep you posted on what I find here.

Mary Alice 

Hi everyone. It’s actually me, Mary Alice Pritchard. Lizzy is mad cause I’m blogging instead of her, but I wanted to let you know I’m going to San Fransico, CA to Romance Writers of America next week. I’m flying out Monday and should be there by 3 that afternoon.  I’m going to let you all know what is going on each day and who I’v seen there.

Lizzy is so busy fussing about the new kitten she is just in a bad mood, so if she blogs, just ignore her. LOL  A kitten showed up at our house about a month ago. It was so small and wild, but my parents tamed her and now she is a spoiled brat. Her name is Tipsy or Tips for short. Anyway Lizzy is not happy.

I’ll talk to you all soon!

Mary Alice

Well, Lizzie made the mistake of going after a bumble bee. I told her to leave it alone but she wouldn’t listen. She has a sore paw but she’ll be okay. She’s still pestering the daylights out of me.

I like to doze out by the garden where all the bugs are flitting around. She goes running through everything and jumping on stuff.  The mistress is going to skin her alive if she doesn’t stop pouncing on the plants. Oh, and this is Little Bit.  She can’t type with her sore paw.

So far the mistress had gotten several bell peppers 10 squash and three cucumbers out of the garden. The tomatoes are beginning to turn red now. Won’t be long for them.

She’s been writing on something but I’m not sure what. I’ll try to catch a peek and let you know. I think it’s another of those cat books she does.  Anyway, better go out and check on what Lizzy is into now. She really needs something to calm her down.

Little Bit

Lizzy here. The garden is looking much better. One tomatoe plant is coming back to life so she only lost two. We got a pepper off the bell pepper plant. I nosed it a couple of times and told her it was ready.   She got a squash of the squash plant and there are babby tomatoes too. They cucumbers are taking over the butter beans so she is going to pull out a couple of them. I get to play in the ones she pulls out before she throws them away.

Little Bit doesn’t play as much now that it’s gotten so hot. He just stretches out under the carport waiting for a chance to slip into the house. I only go in once a day. I’m nice. The grandfather is out a lot during the day walking around or swinging in the new swing he built. It’s neat. I get up in it and swing with him. It’s actually kinda fun. Little Bit will sometimes come out and lie under the swing.

Well, that’s all the news for now. I’ll check back with you again later.

Lizzy