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C. Lee McKenzie
- Female
- Los Gatos, CA
- United States
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Just for Writers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruth Frances Long Mar 14, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I keep finding wonderful bits and pieces of wisdom and information that I find helpful in this business of writing, so I thought I'd start a discussion and see what other ones the YaLitChat people…Continue
Checking out your website
Started Aug 3, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Michelle,Just checking out your website here. You must be so exhausted and exhilarated at the same time with your second book out! Fabulous. So once again my congratulations. I'm buying you some…Continue
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Finding the Expert
Started this discussion. Last reply by C. Lee McKenzie Mar 27, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Since our fabulous Experts are a featured group this week when I read the article in the SCBWI Bulletin yesterday I thought this would be the perfect time to share what it contained . . . just in…Continue
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The Experts' Group
Started this discussion. Last reply by Georgia McBride Feb 18, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I was wondering if it would be interesting for the expert group to do something like "feature" an expert each month. I think we could do it on the Blog page.The idea would be that the expert could do…Continue
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StaffC. Lee McKenzie replied to Michelle's discussion Introduce Yourself in the group Blogger Nation
StaffC. Lee McKenzie replied to Michelle's discussion Introduce Yourself in the group Blogger Nation
"Hi Rochelle! Welcome. Enjoy. This is a great crowd."
StaffC. Lee McKenzie replied to Michelle's discussion Introduce Yourself in the group Blogger Nation
"Hi everyone. I'll try to get around to your blogs to say hello. I'm taking a blogging break until June, but hope you'll drop in at The Write Game http://writegame.blogspot.com when you have the chance."
StaffC. Lee McKenzie commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair
"The Friends offer great opportunities for writers to connect to local readers, Mike. So glad you had a good experience."
StaffC. Lee McKenzie commented on Georgia McBride's group Promotion Junction
"I put Sliding on the Edge out as free from today until next Friday.https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/276348 I was surprised at 190 downloads!"
StaffC. Lee McKenzie commented on Georgia McBride's group Writing Contests + Submission Opps
"Does anyone else receive notices from Wildsound? I've never subbed to any of their festivals, but I keep getting notices. I'm sharing the link in case any of you is interested.
http://www.wildsound.ca/wildsound_festival_review.html"
StaffC. Lee McKenzie joined Georgia McBride's group
Writing Contests + Submission Opps
A place to find info on Writing Contests and submission opportunities around the world! If you know of any, please post it. Please make sure it has not been already posted. Good luck!
StaffC. Lee McKenzie commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair
"Here's to your birthday celebration, Anne! Hope it was great."
StaffC. Lee McKenzie commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair
"@Suzanne Cricket is one classic kids' magazine. Congratulations."
StaffC. Lee McKenzie replied to Georgia McBride's discussion Meet and Greet
"Great to meet you, Megan. Welcome to yalitchat. Anything you need let one of us know."
StaffC. Lee McKenzie replied to Georgia McBride's discussion Meet and Greet
"Hi and Welcome, DT. You'll love it here, I know."
StaffC. Lee McKenzie commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair
"Guess we're all off and running in this new year. How's the writing? Just sent my next MG off to my editor. Now I get to kick back and eat chocolates!"
StaffC. Lee McKenzie commented on Georgia McBride's group Middle Grade Lair
"Adios, Middle Grade Lair. I'll see you in 2013. Hope all of you write some spectacular MG stories next year."
StaffC. Lee McKenzie commented on Georgia McBride's group Blogger Nation
"My farewell to 2012 blog post is up. Won't be back until 2013. Hope you all have a wonderful end of the old year and a great start with the new one http://writegame.blogspot.com/2012/12/monday-miscellany.html"
Profile Information
- Website Address
- http://cleemckenziebooks.com
- Kind of books I write
- Contemporary, Other
My Bio
C. Lee McKenzie is a native Californian who grew up in a lot of different places; then landed in the Santa Cruz Mountains where she lives with her family and miscellaneous pets—usually strays that find her rather than the other way around. She writes most of the time, gardens and hikes and does yoga a lot, and then travels whenever she can. Her favorite destinations are Turkey and Nicaragua, but because she had family in England, Switzerland, and Spain she goes there frequently as well.
She takes on modern issues that today's teens face in their daily lives. Her first young adult novel, Sliding on the Edge, which dealt with cutting and suicide was published in 2009. Her second, titled The Princess of Las Pulgas, dealing with a family who loses everything and must rebuild their lives came out in 2010. In fall 2011 her short story, Premeditated Cat, will appear in an anthology of short stories titled The First Time.
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Workshop
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 2:21pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm pulling together a workshop on dialog this week. I think I'm learning while on the job again. So much to consider when putting words into your characters' mouths.
I always have these questions rolling around in my head when I'm writing:
Would s/he say that?
Is it clear who's speaking?
Does this word, phrase introduce or heighten the tension I want?
Is this exchange taking the story where I want it go?
Whoops! Too much…
ContinueBook Signings
Posted on January 25, 2011 at 11:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
One thing about writing books is you have to keep your sense of humor after you publish them and start promoting them. The promotion is exciting, but it's also a lot of work that takes you away from your quiet writing time. It's at this time that I need a clone.
Books Inc. was a great host last week and the audience made me very happy.…
ContinueSea, A Debut YA Novel
Posted on July 5, 2010 at 8:17pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm really happy to have Heidi Kling as a guest this week. Loved her debut book, Sea, and I know others will too. Take a look if you have the time and return next week when YALItChat's own Susan Kay Quinn steps into the spotlight and talks about her debut novel.
Cover Art for Princess
Posted on June 8, 2010 at 8:08pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Here's The Princess of Las Pulgas. I really like the cover. Looking ahead to when I can see the whole package as finished.Comment Wall (83 comments)
- At 12:11am on February 1, 2013,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Lee
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 9:37pm on May 18, 2012,
Jamie Burch said… Thank you for taking the time to read my query letter and give such great feedback. I really appreciate it! :)
- At 9:20am on February 13, 2012, Beverly Stowe McClure said…
Sounds like fun, Lee. I'll send the cover this week. Thanks for including me. Looking forward to reading your posts. :)
- At 2:14am on February 1, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Lee
Wishing you a wonderful birthday
and many more!
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 12:03pm on January 3, 2012,
StaffTara Sundaram said… Thanks for the add--one of my resolutions is similar, need to stop relying on e-mail to stay informed. Btw, didn't realize you're a fellow Californian! I grew up in the Bay Area, only left when I moved over to England.
- At 11:09am on December 16, 2011,
Elizabeth Prats said… Your welcome :) Very cool to watch.
- At 4:51pm on December 15, 2011, Elizabeth Prats said…
Stumbled onto your blog and saw your interview. Nice job! You seemed very comfortable. :)
- At 12:36pm on November 16, 2011,
Kelly Mooney said… C.Lee-
That would be wonderful. No deadline, will self-pub as soon as I can. Where can I send the first 3?
Fondly,
Kelly
- At 9:57am on November 16, 2011, Kelly Mooney said…
Hey, C. Lee- Just talked to Roza/Jenn and she suggested using you as a beta. Do you have any interest? It's a contemporary romance at 75,000 words. Thanks!
Kelly
- At 7:59pm on November 8, 2011,
Karla Duff said… - Thanks for the welcome! This is a amazing place! I have enjoyed reading comments and getting ideas to share with my students. I plan signing up for some grants and have placed my name in the book give away area. I need to sign up as a tier 2 educator, but my email bounced back...I'll try again :D
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