C. Lee McKenzie's Blog, page 63

How to Get the Most from Your Award -The Write Club 2013

The other day when SAMANTHA MAY, our exceptional college blogger, awarded me the Versatile Blogger Award, I started thinking about why these tokens are important and how bloggers who receive them can make the most from them.



Why bother getting and giving AWARDS?



They show an appreciation for each other.

They often encourage us share more about ourselves that is fun and interesting and build stronger connections.

They give us a chance to create a backlink to a blogger and backlinks are important to optimize web visibility. READ MORE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BACKLINKS.



What should you do to get the most out your AWARD?



I like to thank the blogger who has passed the award to me, so I leave that in a comment.

I also try to post about the award as soon as possible.

I notify the blogger when the post goes live and send them a permalink.

I always backlink to them.

I pass the Award on.



So here's my VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD response. This is hard part, but here I go with

7 things about me!



1. I hate talking on telephones. Really.

2. I'm a shower singer. It's the only place I sound good.

3. I'm not a party animal.

4. I tend to be the hermity type.

5. I wanted to be an actress--kind of at odds with being hermity, isn't it?

6. I also wanted to be an archaeologist, but that was when I was ten and before I understood I'd have to go into tombs.

7. I've created a special AWARD for Gary Pennick. It's the SADOTY. See below.



Thanks Samantha and I'd like to pass this on to MARCIA HOEHNE. This is a different version from the one you have, Marcia.






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SADOTY

This is a special NON-AWARD for a select few--probably only one blogger actually. But the first in a very short line to receive this NON-AWARD is The Man Challenging His Inner Critic. Will he dare step up to snag this NON-AWARD? Will he be able to embrace the true meaning of SADOTY (Super Award Dodger Of The Year)? If he does either, there are RULES to follow:



1. He must never pass it on.



2. He must never reveal ANYTHING about himself. Penalties are heavy if he does.



3. No Linkbacks are allowed. Ever.



4. It self-destructs almost immediately after being claimed. Stand back.



(My apologies to Penny for the cat, but it seemed appropriate for this NON-AWARD.)




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DON'T FORGET THE WRITE CLUB STARTS TODAY!

Thanks to D.L. HAMMONS








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

How Paying Attention To Small Things Can Jazz Up Your Story

Thanks to VikLit for this great Idea





JULIE MUSIL posted something on her blog the other day about taking a notebook to her son's football camp and noting details. She wrote about the location, the artificial turf, the weather and Powerade stations where players could get a quick hydrating drink.



She wrote about the people around her--what they wore, their haircuts, the way their moms and dad watched or read or talked on their cell phones.



Small details about sights and sounds and activities.



Why?



There's nothing like being able to recreate a real life scene in your fictional one, and Julie's details are exactly what will help do that.



So today, while you're celebrating small things, take a notebook along with you and write down some of them. When you're in the middle of a scene, read those details and see which ones will Jazz Up your story and bring it to life.



Hope you'll stop by some other blogger sites and see what they're celebrating this week.



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

How This Insecure Writer Still Writes and More!

Another first Wednesday is here (thanks to ALEX CAVANAUGH for the idea) and another opportunity to explore what it means to be a writer with insecurities and literary warts and many times a sore bum.



For me there's not a lot of glamour. There's not a lot of cheering crowd moments. There's not a lot of money pouring in from mega sales of my books. So what is there that keeps me showing up to the page?



I guess I do it because I love words and the challenge of working them into a pattern to express my ideas. Then there's the pleasure of seeing my thoughts down in a form that is less ephemeral than my conversations. I guess those are two of the reasons. And sometimes it's just exciting to read something I've written and think it's worthy of the time, the paper and the ink.



What keeps you going, insecurities and all? Or maybe you don't have insecurities. How do you manage to keep from that?






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Put JULY 8 on your calendars because the first round of this year's WRITE CLUB starts. What a great way to get feedback from your fellow writers. We have DL HAMMONS to thank for this super idea. Has anyone entered? Will you go to the submissions and vote this year?






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Oh, and do you have any nominations for MISHA GERICKE'S Paying It Forward? Check out her BLOG for the details. I've nominated two of my favorite bloggers.


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

Monday Miscellany Featuring Books, Indie Writer Help Line, Summer and Write Club

Books 

(Pilot error confession: This posted a week early, so if you think you read it, you did, but I caught the problem early, so give me points, okay? Also there's more that's new. One thing is this SPOTLIGHT. I didn't expect it to happen until much later, but here it is today! Then a GIVEAWAY went up. Forgot about that one until this morning. Arrg. Summer is going at warp speed.)










This book doesn't need promotion from me, but it deserves attention, so I'm going to post about it today. A Thousand Splendid Suns stunned me with the vivid portrayal of life in Afghanistan. Hosseini (The Kite Runner) captures the essence of this country, its people and the history from the Soviet occupation to Taliban domination and beyond. There are scenes that are very difficult to get through because of the cruelty, but so riveting in their prose that you must read them. I will never forget the story of the two women caught up in the turmoil of their world. I highly recommend it.






Indie Writer Help Line
I stumbled on this great piece by Ron Vitale and wanted to share it. Here's how he starts. If you want to read more, I've included the permalink above.


Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here



I will be up front and as transparent as I possibly can. The self-publishing industry is volatile, difficult to predict and more time consuming than I ever anticipated. But, fear not, it's not without hope. What is truly important is to have realistic expectations. If you're looking to make it rich fast, then, yes, abandon hope. If you understand that you'll be putting in years of work and that you'll need to build your platform and brand over several years writing at least three books, then you're in the realm of reality.


Summer 

I got a little carried away with my squash planting this year. I have a sea of squash and my family has already yelled "No more squash anything!"






Ever resourceful, I now pick and stuff squash blossoms. The revolt has been quelled. Who can ever get enough of those tasty morsels filled with cheese?













Hope you signed up for the Write Club.



Anybody read A Thousand Splendid Suns? Comments? Tell Ron I sent you if you stop in and read his post. It's worth your time. Want a few squash? Did you sign up to vote or enter the Write Club? How miscellaneous is this?





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

Small Things Hop: Words, Sliding on the Edge, Princess of Las Pulgas

Words are the small things to celebrate every day!





http://viklit.blogspot.co.uk/








Reading is a joy . . .anywhere, and for millions. Yet so many people can't:

read a prescription drug label

open a bank account

get a credit card

read street signs

complete a job application,




so today I'm celebrating WORDS because I can read and understand their message.





http://stevemccurry.wordpress.com/2013/06/08/to-light-a-fire/



I'm also celebrating finally getting Sliding on the Edge out as an ebook. It has been a long haul from publisher debacle to restoration of rights to this.




Then Princess of Las Pulgas is free until July 1.




Small Things add up, don't they? What are your Small Things this week? Be sure to visit others in the hop. They have lots to Celebrate.











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

Monday Miscellany Featuring Ruby's Fire and More

Books
One thing about being a writer that I love is this: you get to hang with other writers. I'm really excited to host Catherine Stine today with her new book Ruby's Fire.









Here's what you can look forward to when you open to page one.



“Seventeen year-old Ruby and her little brother Thorn, have only known a life blighted by the extremist Fireseed Cult. The night Ruby is set to be claimed by one of its cruelest and oldest leaders, she makes a bid for freedom. With Thorn in tow, she stumbles into the world beyond, and finds an opportunity for a fresh start in Skull’s Wrath under the guidance of Nevada Pilgrim, a woman who may not be all she seems. Ruby's new life could bring her friendship, love, even fortune, but nothing comes without a price. Is Ruby's talent for elixirs keeping the roof over their heads, or do some of her associates have a more sinister and lucrative interest in them? Life outside a strange cult isn't without its dangers, and the experience leaves Ruby transformed and communing with the Fireseed more closely than she ever would have imagined. Stine delivers a thrilling adventure led by an exciting cast of characters, and the romance is really well handled.”  



Now you have to want a copy, right? Here's your chance to win a signed copy (U.S. only). 










a Rafflecopter giveaway







If you're not the lucky one, here's the buy link for Ms. Stein's illustrated paperback at AMAZON. For a Kindle version, click HERE.




Hope you'll sign up for Catherine's NEWSLETTER. She has a lot to share that's worthwhile.



Other sites to connect with Catherine: GOODREADS,  B and N, FB, TWITTER, BLOG,WEBSITE.







About Catherine Stine:Catherine Stine writes YA, New Adult and middle grade fiction. Her YA futuristic thriller, Fireseed One, illustrated by the author won finalist spots in both YA and Science Fiction in the 2013 USA Book News International Book Awards. It was also granted a 2013 Bronze Wishing Shelf Book Award and a 2013 Indie Reader Approved notable stamp. Her YA Refugees, earned a New York Public Library Best Book. Middle grade novels include A Girl’s Best Friend. 





Fireseed One sequel, Ruby’s Fire is earning advance praise from reviewers and authors:

“Ruby's Fire, returns to the sun-scorched earth of Fireseed One. In this long-awaited sequel, Stine delivers a thrilling adventure led by a new and exciting cast of characters. Ruby, Armonk, Thorn and Blane are memorable, and the romance is really well handled. Favorite quote: " It feels wrong to lean on Armonk right now with Blane staring at me, a hungry, lonely look in his eye. It’s as if he’s never been hugged, never been fed, never been loved..." ”  -YAs the Word




More and more, Catherine enjoys writing speculative tales where her imagination has wild and free reign. She has taught creative writing workshops at the Philadelphia Writing Conference, Missouri University Summer Abroad, The New School and in her own ongoing NYC writing workshop. She loves her readers, and enjoys blogging.




Reader/ Writer Miscellany






Want a sound sleep? Tire your eyes naturally by reading until your eyelid can't stay up. "You fall asleep more peacefully," says Joseph Emet, author of Buddah's Book of Sleep.







I could have told him that! Couldn't you?






There are over 1,000 books published every day in the U.S.







Oye! What does this mean for writers?




My Favorite Quote for the Day

"The secret of being boring is to say everything." Voltaire




I think that can be applied to writing, too. What do you think?



























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

Small Things Hop

I have a couple of Small Things to celebrate this week. 





I finished writing a manuscript ! Yay! 
I had an agent ask if she could use my query in a workshop she's presenting. At first I thought she'd use it as a "here's what to avoid" sample. But no, she said it was almost perfect. Huh?  I said no to her using it, of course. Just kidding. 
I'm away for a few days--beautiful Tassajara beckons. A wonderful, and maybe not so small thing to celebrate. I'll be late in visiting blogs, but I'll do that when I return. Here's where I headed.






Creek Walk





Lime Point





Mine Falls






Hope you'll visit some other Small Hop Bloggers. Sign up, why don't you? 

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

Monday Miscellany Featuring Writers4Writers and Other Stuff

Hats off to Writers4Writers featured author today,
 Marta Szemik.








Free on Amazon





How do you make a choice when anything you decide dooms your fate? Marked: A Two Halves Novella is a paranormal romance prequel to the Two Halves Series.




Movies


I don't usually include movies in my posts, but this is Monday Miscellany and it's summer and I've seen a few movies I feel like commenting on.



***** The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel gets my high five. I loved the story and I always love Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. I laughed. I teared up. I left wanting more. That to me is a good movie.



** Lincoln not so much. And I adore Daniel Day Lewis. His performance was, of course, excellent, but the movie dragged and dragged. I got a refresher course on the passing of the 13th Amendment, so that helped keep my interest. I was really disappointed in Tommy Lee Jones and he's another favorite of mine.




My Favorite Quote for the Day 

"It is easier to run a revolution than a government." You'll never guess who said this. Ferdinand Marcos. Guess he'd know. As I recall he was always declaring martial law.




Hope you'll download Marta's book today. Chime in on my movie comments. Disagree? Agree? Any favorite quotes to share?







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

The Character Club With Eric and Stig & Small Things Celebration!

Pssst! This is Pete Riley. I've gotten rid of C. Lee McKenzie for the day--not easy, I can tell you. She's almost as hard to ditch as my Aunt Lizzie. Anyway, the reason I wanted to be here today is that I invited two friends over. I just met them in a story called The Deliverers. They're both into a lot of exciting adventures--my kind of characters.









Eric's kind of like me. He gets into some messes, but he gets out of them, too. And Stig's a very important character in the book. The best part about him is he's an owl and he talks. Yep. A lot.



Here's what these two have to say about stuff.

Hey, Eric! Great to meet you. Don't tell anyone, but I could use another friend--one who's not scared of doing stuff. Weasel, well, he's okay, but he doesn't always go along with my plans for having "fun!" You had a major adventure. Wow! Pirates and Dwarves and Bolliwogs. Which ones scared you the most?





Eric:  Hey, Pete! It’s great to meet you, too. I’d love to be your friend, and I’m sure Stig would, too. I can always use another friend; I don’t have too many, either. You might think I’m not scared of doing stuff, but the truth is, the whole Assignment that I went on with Stig was pretty scary. I mean there was a lot of cool stuff, but I was pretty much nervous and worried the whole time. I just tried not to think about all that. We had a job to do and I just tried to do it the best I could, and hope that I didn’t mess things up too bad.





What's your favorite thing to do when you're not trying to save villages and stuff like that?





Eric:  Nothing too exciting. I like to read a lot. I also like to go camping and spend time outdoors. After my dad died, I got pretty lonely. We used to spend a lot of time together. That was one of the best things about going on the Assignment, becoming friends with Stig, Kate, Hallo and the Gatekeeper. My mom got my uncle to let me play on my cousins’ hockey team. They’re really good. I really stink, but it’s kind of fun. I think I’ll stick with it and see what happens.





I got real excited when you were tramping through that dead forest. What was it like? What did you think about when you were all alone?





Eric:  Oh man, it was real creepy. There was no sound, everything was dead. It felt like the branches of the dead trees were closing in on us. We were in there a few days. After a while I started to almost get used to the place, until we saw the eyes.





What was I thinking about? Lots of stuff, most of it not good. I was worried about the pirates attacking Calendria and feeling a little bad that my plan didn’t work. I was worried about getting through the dead forest and what we were gonna find beyond it, if we got beyond it. You can probably tell that I worried about stuff a lot. I’ve kind of gotten over that since, thanks to the other Deliverers.





I see you've got Stig here with you. Hi, Stig. You should meet my alligator friend, Fanon. He talks, too, so I'll bet you'd hit it off. What's your take on being able to talk?  What's it like working with humans? Fanon kind of likes hanging with me, but he doesn't like a lot of people. They kind of scare him.





Stig:  Why hello there, my boy. It is a pleasure to meet you. This Fanon sounds like a splendid chap. You know, most people would not believe it, but alligators are quite extraordinary animals—very intelligent and resourceful. They make very good friends and will stick with you through thick and thin. Their appearance can be a trifle off-putting to be sure, but they can be very wise.





As for being able to talk, I never really gave it too much thought. You see where I come from, all owls can talk. My world is ruled by owls and there are very few people. They are not quite as advanced as the humans I’ve met on my travels—a bit neanderthalish to be quite candid.





I find that, on the whole, working with humans has been a unique and rewarding experience. Eric, Kate and Hallo have been excellent friends and companions and I’m quite looking forward to working with them in the future. I can understand Fanon’s reaction to people. I have really been quite lucky to fall in with the proper sort. Unfortunately, there are some who try to take advantage of us. I gather from what Eric says that on his world, people are becoming so numerous that they’re encroaching on the natural habitats of animals, leaving them no place to turn.





If either of you had three wishes, what would you wish for?





Eric:  Hmmm, that’s a great question. I guess the first thing would be to have my dad back alive. My second wish would be to be able to visit Stig, Kate and Hallo any time I wanted, instead of just when we’re on an Assignment. The third would be that my mom chills out and stops worrying about me so much. She thinks I need a father in my life, which is why she’s making me hang out with my uncle and my cousins. They’re okay, but they make me try new things, which can be scary.





Stig:  Well, let me see. I do not do much wishing as a rule. I believe it is up to each of us to make our dreams come true. Still, wishes would come in handy, especially on an Assignment. I think my first wish would be the same as one of Eric’s—to be able to visit or at least communicate with Eric, Kate and Hallo between worlds whenever the mood strikes. I would also wish that groups on all worlds could settle their differences peacefully, without the need for outside intervention. Lastly, and this is purely selfish, I would love to have a pair of hands to go along with my wings. They seemed to be terribly useful things. I can grab things with my talons of course, but it’s really not the same. Still, I suppose that would look rather silly, so perhaps I should just hold the third wish in reserve in case of emergency.





I'm trying to cook up some more excitement around my town--boring, boring, boring! Are you up for another adventure. Say something in a swamp? How about you, Stig?





Eric:  That would be cool, but also kind of creepy. I heard about your last adventure in the Ornofree swamp. You and Weasel sure were brave—Fanon, too. I’d love to check out a swamp, especially one full of witches and talking alligators! Yeah, definitely.





Stig:  I would welcome the opportunity as well. Perhaps we could enlist you, Fanon and young master Wilbur to join the Deliverers on an Assignment. I’m afraid there are any number of worlds in need of some help.





Stig, you owls live a long time, so maybe you haven't thought about a "bucket list" yet, but if you have, what three things would be at the top of that list?





Stig:  Well now, let me see. I have had the privilege having the opportunity to visit over a dozen different worlds, so travel would not be on the list. I would dearly love to converse with a dragon. Besides owls, it is said that dragons are the wisest of creatures. I’d like to find out if that is true. Perhaps I’ll get a chance in an upcoming Assignment. I would also love to travel back in time. The thought of being able to see what things were like in the past has always fascinated me. Third on the list would be to spend some quality time with the Gatekeeper and find out what he does when he isn’t sending people on Assignments.





Great to meet you guys.





Eric:  You, too. It was really awesome. I can’t wait to hang out with you and Weasel. Maybe we could camp out in the swamp.





Stig: The pleasure was all mine, I can assure you. I’ll tell the gatekeeper to keep you in mind should a suitable Assignment present itself.





Pete: Wow! That sounds like fun. Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks for stopping by and, uh oh. Gotta go. Lee's coming up the stairs.

Be sure to visit Eric and Stig as well as the author HERE.
And check out this one, too. The Deliverers: Sharky and the Jewel on AMAZON.

Lee in charge again, finally. There seems to be a lot of stuff on this blog today. I didn't know about this interview, but it doesn't seem like Pete's done any damage, so I'll let it stay. Today as my celbration of small things, I'm celebrating an Award. This time it's the Liebster Award. Thanks to Jen Million. Sending hugs. It has taken me a long time to post about this award, but finally . . . here 'tis!





VikLit







The Liebster Rules:
1. The Liebster Award is given to bloggers by bloggers.
2. Each blogger should post 11 5 facts about himself / herself.
3. Each blogger should answer the 11 5 questions that are asked by the nominating blogger.
4. Choose 5 new bloggers to nominate for the Award and link to them in the post.
5. Create 11 5 new questions for your nominees.
6. Go back to their pages and tell them they've been nominated.
7. No tag backs.



My Questions from Jen:




1. Think of your favorite character, got it, okay what's their favorite color?

He'd love the color of the sky.




2. What's the last book you've read?

The History of the English Language. Oye! Really. 




3. What kind of music do you listen to?

It depends on my mood and I'm rather moody, so my music changes as I change.




4. Do you set writing goals for yourself? 

Never. 




5. Which do you like better Dogs or Cats?

Huh? 




6. Are you a Rule Breaker or a Rule Maker?

I like to push the rules, but I don't feel very comfortable breaking them. I'm always worried I'll land in jail. I don't like rules enough to make any.




7. Brownies or Cupcakes?

Brownies as long as there are nuts involved.




8. Favorite Movie?

That's like asking for my favorite book. I can't answer that. But I love something that makes me laugh.




9. Name one book you can read over and over?

I read Tolkien's Lord of the Rings twice because my kids wanted to hear it aloud. I think I deserve a medal for that.




10. Name your favorite meal to eat?

Anything with fresh greens and lemon juice and olive oil  is at the top of my list.




11. Name your favorite character name? (It can be from your own works or someone else's)

That's like asking me my favorite movie or book. There are too many characters that I adore or hate or want to write or want to read. They're all my favorites. However, I have a character named Kenny Fargo that haunts me. I think he wants a book of his own. 



My 5 blogger nominees. So hard to choose only 5!



Michelle Wallace, Julie Flanders , Mark Means, Medeia Sharif, Nutschell



My Questions: And here I'm pushing the RULES a bit. I'm only asking 5 questions. That's enough, don't you think?



1. Close your eyes. Make a wish. What did you wish for?

2. If you could do one thing differently what would that be?

3. You have month to do whatever you want, wherever you want. Money's not a concern. I'm paying. :-) What would you do? Where would you do it?

4. Do you dream? If so, what's your favorite dream?

5. What's your favorite thing to do when you're not reading, writing, blogging, sleeping?



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

Monday Miscellany with Special Featured Guest Jessica Bell

New Books



Adverbs & Cliches in a Nutshell

by

Jessica Bell








This is a wonderful "pocket-sized" writing guide for authors that gives you a quick reference for avoiding those pitfalls--over-use of adverbs and clichés. As the author points out these "subversives" weaken your prose and produce lack-luster stories; they deaden your unique voice.



What I liked about this book was it's no nonsense approach. Ms. Bell states the purpose succinctly and clearly (adverbs can be useful), and doesn't burden us with more RULES: Thou shalt never use a cliché.



She gives excellent advice and provides easy-to-use examples of 34 common adverbs and associated clichés used to express ideas or emotions. I really appreciated the example paragraphs for each of these sets. The first two paragraphs rely on adverbs and clichés. The third she calls the Unique Example, and it shows how much more exciting and vivid writing becomes, using details and your unique style.



This is a workbook and a great resource for writing teachers and writers. I love having it.





Jessica Bell


E-book: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Kobo

Paperback: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Add to Goodreads



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Things I learned on Vacation

Reading for pleasure is pleasurable. 

Catching fish is highly overrated.

Eating fresh fish is not.

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My favorite quote for the day

"My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance and in inverse proportion to my expectations." 

I don't know who said this, but I love that they did.




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So please add Jessica's book to your Goodreads list, buy it, share your experience with it. Tell me what you learned or are learning while summering. And enjoy the day with acceptance and few expectations.






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