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In her other life--the one before she began writing for teens and younger readers--C. Lee was a teacher and administrator at California State University, San Jose. Her field of Linguistics and Inter-cultural Communication has carried her to a lot of places in the world to explore different cultures and languages. She can say, “Where’s the toilet?” and “I’m lost!” in at least five languages and two dialects.

Her idea of a perfect day is one or all of the following: starting a new novel, finishing writing a blockbuster novel, hiking on a misty morning trail in the Santa Cruz Mountains, saying Namaste after a great yoga practice, sipping a cappuccino topped at a bustling café, reading in front of a fire with snow outside, swimming in an ocean s...more


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Sliding on the Edge, C. Lee McKenzie, WestSide Books, Spring '09
The Princess of Las Pulgas, WestSide Books, Fall '10
The First Time, Fall '11 (Anthology story: Premeditated Cat)
Alligators Overhead, Outskirts Press, Fall '12 Read more of this blog post »
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Average rating: 3.94 · 390 ratings · 210 reviews · 6 distinct works · Similar authors
The Princess of Las Pulgas
4.34 of 5 stars 4.34 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions
Sliding on the Edge
4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 2009
Alligators Overhead
4.25 of 5 stars 4.25 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
The Princess of Las Pulgas
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013
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3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 190 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions
The First Time
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4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 60 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
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“Many journeys, often ones you didn't plan to make, take you to an unexpected destination that turns out to be exactly where you want to be.”
C. Lee McKenzie, The Princess of Las Pulgas

“My dad died of cancer in the month when spirits walk among the living. He's still here because I'm having a hard time letting him go. I need him to help me sort out the feelings inside me, like the funnel clouds that drop from the sky when you least expect them. You may think I'm mad, but when you read my story, you'll see that it's not about madness. Its about hating the person you love the most. It's about the guilt that keeps October's dark chill in my heart and won't allow the spring to come in.”
C. Lee McKenzie, The Princess of Las Pulgas

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C. Lee McKenzie Stan wrote: "A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, C.Lee. It may interest you that my book Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom in now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while..."

Just wanted to tell you that I haven't forgotten your book. I've just been buried and am way behind in my promised reviews. I'm hoping summer will let me catch up.


message 26: by C. Lee

C. Lee McKenzie Thanks for all the messages Nehro, especially because of the sentiments they express.


message 25: by Nehro

Nehro Tito “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools


message 24: by Nehro

Nehro Tito i am honored by your friendship ... more best regards


message 23: by Nehro

Nehro Tito the secret of happiness is to make others believe they are the cause of it


message 22: by Nehro

Nehro Tito Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.


message 21: by Dustin

Dustin Rhodes Howdy C. Lee!
This here Texas cowboy appreciates the friendship.
Thank ya mighty kindly.

Your new friend,
Dustin Adrian Rhodes


message 20: by C. Lee

C. Lee McKenzie Stan wrote: "A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, C.Lee. It may interest you that my book Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom in now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while..."

Hi Stan,
I'll download your book and I always review books that I feel I can give 3 stars. Looking forward to reading what you've written.


message 19: by Stan

Stan Law A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, C.Lee. It may interest you that my book Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom in now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while you can. (A little review on Amazon wouldn't hurt either!)
http://www.amazon.com/Marvin-Clark-Se...


message 18: by C. Lee

C. Lee McKenzie Glad I've got the giveaway started for Sliding on the Edge. It's spring. It's time for fresh starts and new beginnings. Giveaways seem a perfect way to celebrate all of that.


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C. Lee McKenzie Karen wrote: "Hi C., thanks for friending,
I've giving away #10 free copies of Me and Her: A Memoir Of Madness
How did I Reclaim my Life?
http://www.karentyrrell.com/10-global...
cheers,..."

That's very generous of you, Karen. Thanks.


message 16: by Karen

Karen Tyrrell Hi C., thanks for friending,
I've giving away #10 free copies of Me and Her: A Memoir Of Madness
How did I Reclaim my Life?
http://www.karentyrrell.com/10-global...
cheers,
Karen :)


message 15: by C. Lee

C. Lee McKenzie You bet! Am reading a bunch of eBooks at the moment. I'm finding my Kindle is quite a good companion.


message 14: by Georges

Georges Kariotis ........................... Hi C.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


message 12: by James

James Caterino Hi Lee,
Thanks for accepting!


message 11: by C. Lee

C. Lee McKenzie Holly wrote: "Hi, Lee! Thanks for friending me!

Holly"

I 'm not a very good friend here on goodreads. I've been totally swamped for a year with a new book coming out. Just catching up with other parts of my life.


message 10: by C. Lee

C. Lee McKenzie Michael wrote: "Hey, there! Thanks for adding me - and sorry it took so long to reply (d'oh!)... :-)

Cheers,
Mike"


Talk about taking a long time to respond. Here's mine . . . a year later. It's not that I want to ignore people, it's just that writing, publishing, reviewing, promoting books take a lot of time. Whatcha reading?


C. Lee McKenzie Rj1214 wrote: "I recommend "Shanghai Girls" by Lisa See. Good Read!
Jody"


Hi Sorry I never did tell you thanks for recommendation. I got sidetracked with a book publication and then totally forgot. Anyway, thanks.


Rj1214 I recommend "Shanghai Girls" by Lisa See. Good Read!
Jody


Michael Hey, there! Thanks for adding me - and sorry it took so long to reply (d'oh!)... :-)

Cheers,
Mike


message 6: by Holly

Holly Jacobs Hi, Lee! Thanks for friending me!

Holly


Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

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Dreamsbane of Tamalor


C. Lee McKenzie Guess Valentine's Day is almost finished. Anyone having a special night out? Where are you going? Did you go? What was the highlight of your Feb. 14th this year?




Andrea Kulman Hi & thank you for being a friend.


C. Lee McKenzie Slowly but surely I'm making the rounds. Thanks.


message 1: by Liz

Liz Good to see you here!
:D


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