Wishing you a wonderful Christmas filled peace, joy and love.Until next time,
Lee
PS: I hope Santa enjoyed his milk and cookies at your house and has reciprocated in kind!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas filled peace, joy and love.Until next time,
Lee
PS: I hope Santa enjoyed his milk and cookies at your house and has reciprocated in kind!
Monday, December 21, 2009
This Week with the Wet Noodle Posse
The Posse is taking a break next week, so this will be the final week of Home for the Holidays.
Until next time,
Lee
Monday: Pam Payne—TBAHappy holidays!
Tuesday: Theresa Ragan—TBA
Wednesday: Delle Jacobs—A Video Christmas Card
Thursday: Karen Potter—TBA
Friday: Special Holiday Greeting from the Wet Noodle Posse
Until next time,
Lee
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Sunday Fun—New Bookmark
As promised on Thursday, here’s my new bookmark for Firefighter Daddy (July 2010), set in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. The designer added a couple of subtle light-blue flowers to some of the polka dots on the front.
I won’t see the cover art for quite a few months, so I gave the designer a brief description of the heroine and her van, and this is what he came up with.
What do you think?
I absolutely love it!
As always, if you’d like me to send a bookmark to you, please send your mailing address to :
lee (at) lee mckenzie (dot) com.
Happy holidays!
xoxo
Lee
PS: Remember that my firefighter calendar contest is running throughout the month of December, and every time you post a comment on one of this month’s posts, your name will be entered in the draw. To increase your chances, you’ll receive five bonus entries if you become a follower of my blog (click on the link in the sidebar) and ten bonus entries if you sign up for Lee McKenzie’s Very Occasional Newsletter. To sign up for the newsletter, simply send an email to lee (at) lee mckenzie (dot) com. I know you know the drill—remove the spaces and insert the symbols.
I won’t see the cover art for quite a few months, so I gave the designer a brief description of the heroine and her van, and this is what he came up with.
What do you think?I absolutely love it!
As always, if you’d like me to send a bookmark to you, please send your mailing address to :
lee (at) lee mckenzie (dot) com.
Happy holidays!
xoxo
Lee
PS: Remember that my firefighter calendar contest is running throughout the month of December, and every time you post a comment on one of this month’s posts, your name will be entered in the draw. To increase your chances, you’ll receive five bonus entries if you become a follower of my blog (click on the link in the sidebar) and ten bonus entries if you sign up for Lee McKenzie’s Very Occasional Newsletter. To sign up for the newsletter, simply send an email to lee (at) lee mckenzie (dot) com. I know you know the drill—remove the spaces and insert the symbols.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
This Week’s News
I have new bookmarks for Firefighter Daddy and I absolutely love them! I’ll be picking them up from the printer this afternoon and then I’ll scan one and post it here on the blog.
December is usually a non-writing month for me because I devote a huge amount of time to Christmas preparations, but this year is different. I spend at least a half hour or so every day working on the second book in my San Francisco series, and I’m really loving these two characters. I say that about every book, but this time their conflicts seem completely natural.
Work on my office also continues. This week I gave away two sets of plastic stacking trays and seven more cardboard magazine files. I’m happy to report that the contents of said trays and files are also history. I had a laptop network card—someone gave it to me for my old laptop—but I never used it. A friend posted it on a loop that advertises free stuff and the network card now has a new home.
I hope you're looking forward to the holidays as much as I am!
Until next time,
Lee
December is usually a non-writing month for me because I devote a huge amount of time to Christmas preparations, but this year is different. I spend at least a half hour or so every day working on the second book in my San Francisco series, and I’m really loving these two characters. I say that about every book, but this time their conflicts seem completely natural.Work on my office also continues. This week I gave away two sets of plastic stacking trays and seven more cardboard magazine files. I’m happy to report that the contents of said trays and files are also history. I had a laptop network card—someone gave it to me for my old laptop—but I never used it. A friend posted it on a loop that advertises free stuff and the network card now has a new home.
I hope you're looking forward to the holidays as much as I am!
Until next time,
Lee
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
This Week with the Wet Noodle Posse
Join the Wet Noodle Posse this week as we head “Home for Holidays.”
Lee
Monday: MJ Fredrick—Favorite Christmas SongsUntil next time,
Tuesday: Priscilla Kissinger—Family Reunions for the Holidays
Wednesday: Debra Holland—TBA
Thursday: Merrillee Whren—TBA
Friday: Q&A Day—What sort of books would you like to see on the shelves in 2010?
Lee
Sunday, December 13, 2009
‘Tis the season . . .
I encountered this group of elementary school Christmas carollers, complete with Santa hats, while out shopping on Friday afternoon. Within minutes they attracted a crowd, and those lovely young soprano voices put me right in the spirit when they sang “Silent Night.”
"Silent Night" was grandmother’s favorite Christmas carol. When I was a little girl, I remember her telling me that she felt a bit homesick during her first Christmas in Canada. She had immigrated from Finland in 1923. When she heard “Silent Night” on the radio, she didn’t know the lyrics but she recognized the tune and felt more at home.
While I’m on the subject of Christmas and shopping, how about a stocking stuffer for the readers on your list?
With This Ring is available in three electronic formats (Adobe PDF eBook (requires Adobe Digital Editions), Microsoft eBook and Mobipocket eBook) from eHarlequin.com.
Or, if you or someone you know has a Kindle, With This Ring is available from Amazon.com. According to the website, you can “read your book on your Kindle within a minute of placing your order.”
How’s that for instant gratification?
And remember, you have a chance to kick off the new year as the winner of my December contest. In addition to an autographed firefighter calendar, the winner will also receive an adorable shiny red firetruck Christmas tree ornament, and more! Check here for contest details.
Until next time,
Lee
"Silent Night" was grandmother’s favorite Christmas carol. When I was a little girl, I remember her telling me that she felt a bit homesick during her first Christmas in Canada. She had immigrated from Finland in 1923. When she heard “Silent Night” on the radio, she didn’t know the lyrics but she recognized the tune and felt more at home.While I’m on the subject of Christmas and shopping, how about a stocking stuffer for the readers on your list?
With This Ring is available in three electronic formats (Adobe PDF eBook (requires Adobe Digital Editions), Microsoft eBook and Mobipocket eBook) from eHarlequin.com.Or, if you or someone you know has a Kindle, With This Ring is available from Amazon.com. According to the website, you can “read your book on your Kindle within a minute of placing your order.”
How’s that for instant gratification?
And remember, you have a chance to kick off the new year as the winner of my December contest. In addition to an autographed firefighter calendar, the winner will also receive an adorable shiny red firetruck Christmas tree ornament, and more! Check here for contest details.
Until next time,
Lee
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Light up the Holidays!
Want to try your hand at a little holiday DIY? Looking for an easy, fun and inexpensive craft project? Please join me over at the Wet Noodle Posse today!
Until next time,
Lee
Until next time,
Lee
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tuesday News
Between writing, clearing out my office and holiday prep, there’s lots going on here.
I’m currently working with my graphic designer to come up with new bookmarks for Firefighter Daddy. It’ll be months before I see the cover, so we’re looking for some fun ‘60s-inspired clip art to use instead.
Not this clip art, but you get the idea!
Oh, and I now have the exact release date—July 13, 2010—so mark your calendar!
Why I have so much paper in my office is unclear, but my shredder has been working overtime.
I hope you’ll join me over at the Wet Noodle Posse on Thursday. In keeping with the Posse’s “Home for the Holidays” theme, I’m posting a fun and easy craft idea.
My Firefighter Calendar Contest is in full swing. Every time you post a comment on one of my December posts here on The Writer Side of Life, your name will be entered in the draw. To increase your chances, you’ll receive five bonus entries if you become a follower of my blog (click on the link in the sidebar) and ten bonus entries if you sign up for Lee McKenzie’s Very Occasional Newsletter. To sign up for the newsletter, simply send an email to lee (at) lee mckenzie (dot) com. I know you know the drill—remove the spaces and insert the symbols.
Have a wonderful week!
Until next time,
Lee
I’m currently working with my graphic designer to come up with new bookmarks for Firefighter Daddy. It’ll be months before I see the cover, so we’re looking for some fun ‘60s-inspired clip art to use instead.
Not this clip art, but you get the idea!
Oh, and I now have the exact release date—July 13, 2010—so mark your calendar!
Why I have so much paper in my office is unclear, but my shredder has been working overtime.
I hope you’ll join me over at the Wet Noodle Posse on Thursday. In keeping with the Posse’s “Home for the Holidays” theme, I’m posting a fun and easy craft idea.
My Firefighter Calendar Contest is in full swing. Every time you post a comment on one of my December posts here on The Writer Side of Life, your name will be entered in the draw. To increase your chances, you’ll receive five bonus entries if you become a follower of my blog (click on the link in the sidebar) and ten bonus entries if you sign up for Lee McKenzie’s Very Occasional Newsletter. To sign up for the newsletter, simply send an email to lee (at) lee mckenzie (dot) com. I know you know the drill—remove the spaces and insert the symbols.
Have a wonderful week!
Until next time,
Lee
Monday, December 7, 2009
This Week with the Wet Noodle Posse
Come “Home for the Holidays” with the Wet Noodle Posse.
Until next time,
Lee
Monday: MJ Fredrick—Favorite Christmas BooksI hope you'll join me there on Thursday!
Tuesday: Terry McLaughlin—TBA
Wednesday: Maureen Hardegree—Stocking Stuffing Tradition
Thursday: Lee McKenzie—Light up the Holidays
Friday: Q&A—What makes a story ending satisfying to you as a reader?
Until next time,
Lee
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Sunday Fun—Meet Lily
Several weeks ago, while traveling to Susan Wiggs’ writing workshop in Vancouver, I met a delightful woman on the ferry. Her name is Lily, she’s a poet, and she’s turning 94 in a couple of weeks. Lily was on her way to a wedding at which she would be reading some of her poetry.
After a bit of writerly chat, she graciously agreed to pose for a photograph. Here she is, holding my business card and one of my bookmarks, which we both thought went rather well with her outfit.
I especially love her hat. I can’t remember everything that’s on it but there’s a charming little blue and green bird perched right on top. When I'm 94, I'm going to wear a hat exactly like that.
Lily invited me to visit her, so we exchanged contact information and now I’m looking forward to tea with a fellow writer.
Until next time,
Lee
After a bit of writerly chat, she graciously agreed to pose for a photograph. Here she is, holding my business card and one of my bookmarks, which we both thought went rather well with her outfit.
I especially love her hat. I can’t remember everything that’s on it but there’s a charming little blue and green bird perched right on top. When I'm 94, I'm going to wear a hat exactly like that.Lily invited me to visit her, so we exchanged contact information and now I’m looking forward to tea with a fellow writer.
Until next time,
Lee
Saturday, December 5, 2009
December Contest
To celebrate the upcoming (July 2010) release of my next book, Firefighter Daddy, I’m running a contest here on The Writer Side.
The prize? A copy of the 2010 Greater Victoria Firefighter Calendar, autographed by all twelve calendar guys. And I'll throw in some other goodies, too.
All calendar proceeds will be donated to charity, and the goal is to raise $50,000!
My calendar contest will run throughout the month of December. Every time you post a comment on one of this month’s posts, your name will be entered in the draw. To increase your chances, you’ll receive five bonus entries if you become a follower of my blog (click on the link in the sidebar) and ten bonus entries if you sign up for Lee McKenzie’s Very Occasional Newsletter. To sign up for the newsletter, simply send an email to lee (at) lee mckenzie (dot) com. I know you know the drill—remove the spaces and insert the symbols.
The winner will be announced here on The Writer Side on January 1, and what a great way to kick off the new year!
Drop by often and help me celebrate the holidays!
Until next time,
Lee
The prize? A copy of the 2010 Greater Victoria Firefighter Calendar, autographed by all twelve calendar guys. And I'll throw in some other goodies, too.
All calendar proceeds will be donated to charity, and the goal is to raise $50,000!My calendar contest will run throughout the month of December. Every time you post a comment on one of this month’s posts, your name will be entered in the draw. To increase your chances, you’ll receive five bonus entries if you become a follower of my blog (click on the link in the sidebar) and ten bonus entries if you sign up for Lee McKenzie’s Very Occasional Newsletter. To sign up for the newsletter, simply send an email to lee (at) lee mckenzie (dot) com. I know you know the drill—remove the spaces and insert the symbols.
The winner will be announced here on The Writer Side on January 1, and what a great way to kick off the new year!
Drop by often and help me celebrate the holidays!
Until next time,
Lee
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday Food for Thought—Two Kinds of Cranberries
Have you started planning your holiday menu?
Christmas dinner at my house is a traditional affair and not a lot of room for introducing new dishes. My family expects turkey with bread stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and two kinds of cranberries to satisfy various tastes.
Yes, two kinds of cranberries.
Every year I buy a bag of fresh cranberries and follow the recipe on the bag of the bag. Don’t quote me, but I think it calls for the entire bag of cranberries, a cup of sugar and a cup of water, brought to a boil and simmered for about ten minutes. It’s always served in an old pink depression glass sugar bowl that belonged to my grandmother.
I also buy a can of cranberry jelly. The jelly is removed from the can in a log, sliced into rounds, arranged on a small stainless steel tray and garnished with sprigs of parsley.
Yes, that’s a lot of cranberries for one meal.
How many people do I feed?
Six or eight.
Another tradition at my house is to freeze all the leftover cranberry sauce and jelly and have it for Easter.
Until next time,
Lee
Christmas dinner at my house is a traditional affair and not a lot of room for introducing new dishes. My family expects turkey with bread stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and two kinds of cranberries to satisfy various tastes.
Yes, two kinds of cranberries.
Every year I buy a bag of fresh cranberries and follow the recipe on the bag of the bag. Don’t quote me, but I think it calls for the entire bag of cranberries, a cup of sugar and a cup of water, brought to a boil and simmered for about ten minutes. It’s always served in an old pink depression glass sugar bowl that belonged to my grandmother.I also buy a can of cranberry jelly. The jelly is removed from the can in a log, sliced into rounds, arranged on a small stainless steel tray and garnished with sprigs of parsley.
Yes, that’s a lot of cranberries for one meal.
How many people do I feed?
Six or eight.
Another tradition at my house is to freeze all the leftover cranberry sauce and jelly and have it for Easter.
Until next time,
Lee
Thursday, December 3, 2009
This Week’s News
Busy couple of weeks, which has resulted in my having ignored the blog just a little. Happy to say the revised book has been submitted and I’m back to work on the sequel. Perfect timing because now I can focus on Christmas preparations. Those of you who know me will also know that this is my favorite time of the year.
Right now I’m dabbling with a new and super-easy holiday craft project and will be blogging about it with the Wet Noodle Posse next week—Thursday, December 10.
My office overhaul got stalled while I was working on revisions, but it’s now back in full swing. This week I’m back to work on the storage closet, which is currently storing way too much stuff.
Speaking of offices, I just discovered See Jane Work, a fabulous online store with loads of fun stuff for organizing and decorating the workspace. Here are a few of my favorites.
Can you tell I love polka dots?
I swear I will not buy any new storage or organizational items until my office has been complete decluttered, but a girl can dream!
This month I will be running a contest here on The Writer Side and the prize will be an autographed 2010 firefighter calendar. Details will posted here on Saturday, so stay tuned!
Until next time,
Lee
Right now I’m dabbling with a new and super-easy holiday craft project and will be blogging about it with the Wet Noodle Posse next week—Thursday, December 10.
My office overhaul got stalled while I was working on revisions, but it’s now back in full swing. This week I’m back to work on the storage closet, which is currently storing way too much stuff.
Speaking of offices, I just discovered See Jane Work, a fabulous online store with loads of fun stuff for organizing and decorating the workspace. Here are a few of my favorites.
Round magnetic bulletin boards
Magnetic wall pocket organizer
Colorful labels
Can you tell I love polka dots?
I swear I will not buy any new storage or organizational items until my office has been complete decluttered, but a girl can dream!
This month I will be running a contest here on The Writer Side and the prize will be an autographed 2010 firefighter calendar. Details will posted here on Saturday, so stay tuned!
Until next time,
Lee
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