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C. Lee McKenzie

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In her other life—the boring one before she began writing fiction for teens and middle grade 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, swim...more


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Published on May 28, 2012 08:05 • 1 view
Average rating: 4.14 · 120 ratings · 55 reviews · 4 distinct works
Sliding on the Edge
3.98 of 5 stars 398 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2009
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The Princess of Las Pulgas
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4.11 of 5 stars 411 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
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"Oh, yes. We live with a fairly creative ghost. She takes things, then returns them. It's usually something like jewelry and it's replaced exactly wher...more "
"What was wrong with Touch? Just curious about what "awful" means. "
C. McKenzie made a comment in the group Never too old for Y.A. BooksAuthors Come here!!! topic
"I'll come by and take a look. I happen to love short stories. "
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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

“All things are ready, if our mind be so.”
William Shakespeare, Henry V

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55129 I <3 Reading and Writing — 38 members — last activity 02 mar. 07:01
Do you like Reading? Writing? If you aswerd yes to those questions then join this group! This group is really layed back and just for fun + totaly poin...more
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This is a place to share knowledge. If you are writing and need to know something maybe someone here can give you an answer.
12498 Writer's Paradise — 272 members — last activity 29 mar. 16:15
Last year this group was our serious writing group (somewhat :D). This year, it's our party place! Come in and join in all the fun! Create a topic, an...more
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“One must always be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.” ― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel...more
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Just as the title says, this group will have all kinds of rps! Join, and make a character! Don't forget to invite ALL of your friends!
16477 Maximum Ride By JP — 6 members — last activity 19 juin 17:35
The other one is to hard to keep up with. Everything about Max and the Flock.
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message 15: by C.

C. 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


message 13: by Christine

Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


message 12: by James

James Caterino Hi Lee,
Thanks for accepting!


message 11: by C.

C. 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.

C. 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?


message 9: by C.

C. 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.


message 8: by Rj1214

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


message 7: by Michael

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


message 5: by Bradley

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

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message 4: by C.

C. 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?




message 3: by Andrea

Andrea Kulman Hi & thank you for being a friend.


message 2: by C.

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


message 1: by Liz

Liz Good to see you here!
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