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C. Lee McKenzie

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T.B. Markinson and Some Monday MiscellanyThoughts

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HERE’S THE STORY
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Petrie has it all. She’s rich, beautiful, intelligent, and successful. None of this matters to her mom. Les-Bi-An. That’s all her mom sees.
Even though Lizzie insists her mom’s antagonism does not bother her, Lizzie distances herself from her entire family. When her brother, Peter, calls her out of the blue to announce he’s getting married, Lizzie’s entire life changes drastically. Peter’s fiancée wants to bring the lesbian outcast back into the family. Will this desire cause Lizzie to lose everything dear to her?
Sarah, Lizzie’s girlfriend, is ecstatic about this change in Lizzie’s personal life. Sarah, the hopeless romantic, wants it all, including settling down with the fiercely independent Lizzie.
Can Lizzie be tamed? And can she survive her family and all of their secrets? 

WHO IS T.B. MARKINSON?

T. B. Markinson is a 40-year old American writer, living in England, who pledged she would publish before she was 35. Better late than never. When she isn’t writing, she’s traveling the world, watching sports on the telly, visiting pubs in England, or taking the dog for a walk. Not necessarily in that order. A Woman Lost is her debut novel.
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To wrap up my Monday post,  I found this quote that I thought I’d share. 

“Why do what you will regret? Why bring tears upon yourself? Do only what you do not regret, and fill yourself with joy.”

I’m off to do something I won’t regret and fill myself with. Joy. Want to join me?

Comments

  7. I've done plenty of things I probably shouldn't have done, but I don't regret anything since I am who I am and have what I have because of my past. That's not to say things couldn't have turned out much better. If that were guaranteed then there are things I would change.

    But, yeah, I want to do what's the right thing from now on.

    Lee
    Tossing It Out

  11. Love the quote, Lee. Might be a new one on my bulletin board.

    You know how I got here today? Through my WP reader…followed a link from your old blog to your site "CLeeMcKenziebooks". That's the first time I've been there and LOVED it. Thought it was so cool.

    Congrats to TB, and I've seen the Audio Machine release all over, too. Congrats to you!

    Take care…I've not been blogging as often, but still get around when I can. 🙂

    M.L. Swift, Writer

  12. congrats to TB – seeing her everywhere!
    and i love the purpose behind heroes of phenomena!

    great stuff here! now lets make some joy! great idea!

  17. I'm glad you're getting the word out about TB's book. She's such a sweetie and deserves attention. Good luck to the writers of Phenomena. I think doing things that you will or will not regret can't be decided until you … ya know … DO the things. Then you're either happy with yourself or it's too damn late to do anything about it…

  23. Hey celebrity superstar author, Lee and totally decent lady,

    I can understand that you've been anxiously waiting for my comment. The wait is over. Yay!

    It's excellent to note that T.B.'s book has been featured on your site.

    Can Lizzie be tamed? Okay, must find out. And an American living in England. Thanks for the warning! 🙂

    No regrets. Just lessons that teach me.

    As ever, your starstuckest fan,

    Gary

  25. Three cheers for TB's book. It sounds drama-intriguing.
    I'm working each day to do things that will bring me joy, one of which is spending a little time with Chipmunk and getting in some writing 🙂

  29. I've been seeing the cover everywhere. Congratulations, TB. As for Heroes, the cover is not what you'd associate with Heroes. Certainly has my attention. I love that young people are excited about writing. I met a 13 year old last week who is going to be a huge success. Her parents are already excited and apprenhensive.

  37. HI Lee and TB – what an interesting life she leads .. heaven knows if she'll have time to walk her dog now – sport is overwhelming us at the moment .. tennis, football, Commonwealth Games and all ..

    Reading .. yes – how .. sometime! Congratulations to all – cheers HIlary

  43. Congrats to Ms. Markinson. I made the exact same pledge for publication, and I missed it by 5 years, darnit. Congrats!

    And I downloaded me some Audtomachine!

  44. Such great news to start the week. Congratulations to T. B. on the new book. The Heroes of Phenomena sounds wonderful.

    Yes, I'll join you in doing something to fill myself with joy. 🙂