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Beth Camp's avatar

Thank you for bringing the focus back to writing as well as talking a little about the value of IWSG. Your books have been a joy to read . . . keep writing!

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

That is so kind of you, Beth.

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JQ Rose's avatar

Great quote. I hear ya sister on all the steps we continually cycle through as writers

Publishing the book is just the beginning. Keep going. You are a great storyteller. Readers need outstanding books like yours.

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Shannondkl's avatar

You sound busy for sure, but I hope you can also keep getting your walks in!

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Yes to the walks! Very important.

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Patricia Pierce-garciaSchaack's avatar

Hi,

I like that quote because it is so true. You start out writing crap, but the more you write, the more you learn about the craft and put it to practice, you'll soon discover that you're no longer crap but good stuff.

Have a lovely day.

Shalom shalom

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Crap is necessary...

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joylene's avatar

Loni has a great idea: cloning! That's too funny. I have more time now than I ever have. Thanks Lee, for all your support. Love the cover!

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Melissa Maygrove's avatar

It's a love-hate process for sure. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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Michelle Wallace's avatar

Congratulations on your reviews, Lee!

Love the quote, too.

Now that I have more time for myself, I intend to charge full steam ahead with writing and reading (in between the online teaching that needs to be done, of course...)

I just need to draw up a schedule.

Wish me luck!

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diedre Knight's avatar

Our fellow-member Natalie at Literary Rambles had a great idea about designated (maybe even rotating - my idea) reviewers for IWSG members. Having enjoyed your books so much, I imagine we'd all be going "Me, me, me!" just to publicly share the experience ;-) Write on, dear lady!

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Yvonne V's avatar

Love that Octavia Butler quote, Lee.

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Sandra Cox's avatar

Let me just say Rattlesnake is an excellent read. I urge anyone that hasn't read it, to give it a go.

I hear ya on the writing stages, I'm currently editing and eternally marketing:)

Sandra

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Coming from a real Western writer, that’s a great compliment. Thanks, Sandra.

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Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy's avatar

Great reviews :)

I love that cycle too, but yeah, it needs us to stay fresh, stay inspired for the next story, stay passionate about what we do. Those need care and attention and lots and lots of support. Wishing you more great reviews and the kind of support you need.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

I like your word, "fresh". That captures exactly what is important.

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Jeff's avatar

Good quote. The question is interesting, but from what it seems most are waiting to read what interests others. May you get this next book underway!

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Thanks for the encouragement, Jeff!

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Liz's avatar

It sounds like you're getting some good reviews. If only that was a faster process, eh.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Don't you know it. Snails are faster.

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

Really nice reviews. Congrats!

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

They help to motivate.

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Alex J. Cavanaugh's avatar

Great reviews!

We just keep putting ourselves through the cycle though...

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

You know it!

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Tyrean Martinson's avatar

Congratulations on your reviews! I love that quote. :)

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Thanks, Tyrean.

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