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C. Lee McKenzie

Young Adult and Middle Grade Author

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Why An Insecure Writer Support Group?

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Thanks ALEX 

I have no idea why we need IWSG. What does it do that’s so important, huh?

Pardon me a moment, I have to open my email to see which agent is asking for my manuscript today. Such a drag. Nag. Nag. Nag is all they do. 


Please send me another of those sparkling, exquisite stories, C. Lee. 

What did you write today, C. Lee. Can’t wait to read it.


You’d think since they’re in the writing industry they’d come up with more original lines.

Oh, sorry. Back from my email, which doesn’t seem to be working today. I didn’t get anything except a PayPal offer. I’ll check later.

Now to my question.

Hold on, my Google Calendar just sent me an alert. Let me take a look. 

What? I was sure I’d finished that last chapter, but guess not. Oh, right. I got stuck in that one scene and couldn’t figure out where to take it. I stopped writing in February? Not possible. I never get the “BLOCK.”

Where was I? Oh, yes. IWSG. Hold it. Just saw something pop up on Amazon. It’s another review. Stellar no doubt. Two stars? Did the guy even read my book? Who does he think he is? 

*Reaches for box of Kleenex and an aspirin. Slumps in chair. 

You can all leave now. I’m not here anymore. I’m over THERE! 

Just a little heads up that Bish Denham has launched her book, ANANSI and COMPANY. It would be great if you’d add it to your TBR list on GoodReads. I’ll be posting more about Bish and her book next Monday, but here’s her amazing cover.

Be sure to visit these others on the Linky for IWSG

Comments

  3. You cracked me up and I could relate! Wonderful post and such voice. 🙂

    I am thrilled for Bish and I can't wait to get my hands on her book! Love the cover and it just sounds wonderful!

    Thanks for sharing!
    ~Jess

  4. I alternately laughed and sighed while reading your entry. It's all about empathy and lifting each other up. I'm not officially in the ISWG but I may join, as I always relate to the posts.

  5. The best thing about IWSP is finding out just how many of us (IW's) there are. It's somewhat reassuring to be in the company of so many.
    Kathy @ Swagger Writers

  6. Scrolls down past the comments, the Kinky, um Linky for "IWSG" and gets to the point where I can actually leave one of my adored, treasured and sold on eBay comments.

    Forgot what I was going to say. I must send you another email from Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! She, the acclaimed pawblisher, just adores your sparkling, exquisite stories, C. Lee.

    Thank for the heads up on Bish. Thanks for being part of "IWSG" aka "I Was Seeking Gary." My ego is going to explode with such joy.

    Yep, your starstuckest fan,

    Gary

  9. Don't worry about the agents emails, they didn't contact me today either – I think they must all be on holiday together, all the agents! I'm sure they'll be back tomorrow 🙂

  10. Aloha!

    Lee, your inbox seems to be cloned to my one… how weird 🙂

    By the way, you had me soooo confused about the I Was Searching For Gary Linky (I really thought there was an awesome hop I was missing!!! – And, then I went to Gary's page and all was revealed (that sounds rude!!)

    But, game on, gal pal… I didn't even know I'd cracked the Top Sixty… when I signed on I was like #117 or something 🙂

    Cheers – and continued prayers for you and your family…

    ((LEE))

  13. No one could have explained it better than you, sweet lady. Thank the Higher Powers for the IWSG band of brothers and sisters. Dragon hugs!

  25. I don't know whether to laugh because you're so funny or cry because you've just described my day! It's good to hear Bish's book is out. 🙂

  26. C.Lee – your stories sparkle, your characters dive deep and pull us in with them, and your writing is compelling. Keep it up. Knock over that block/wall, and keep up the good work.
    Big Hugs!

  28. What? You mean to tell me you did't get the jumble of e-mails with agents and editors begging to know about your next move? Neither did I.

    Thus, IWSG. So good to NOT be alone 🙂

  30. Woot for Bish! Her name inspired a character name in my new book. I should tell her. 🙂

    Yeah, some days really suck in this business. It's not easy. Is it?

  37. LOL what a perfect way to show why we all need this group. I do hope those agents stop harassing you soon though, geez.

    Thanks for sharing about Bish's book – I love the cover! Added to my list over at Goodreads.

  41. Just so you all know, I read each and every comment and when I can I email a reply. One of these days Blogger's going to let me have my threaded comments back. Still working on that!

    Thanks all.