tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post205882196225502479..comments2024-02-29T16:50:46.462-05:00Comments on Write What Inspires You! ~ Donna M. McDine: Author Interview - C. Lee McKenzieDonna McDinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-39059781623422229952020-02-25T10:57:05.947-05:002020-02-25T10:57:05.947-05:00Hi Ellen. It would be much better if I only worked...Hi Ellen. It would be much better if I only worked on one project at a time. I try. And then I fail. I've given up trying to focus on one at a time, and just let what happens, happen.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-88795270181326527042020-02-24T19:37:18.267-05:002020-02-24T19:37:18.267-05:00Plot points are kind of like stars to navigate by....Plot points are kind of like stars to navigate by. I agree it's good have those in mind.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-5070694315158292432020-02-24T19:36:21.586-05:002020-02-24T19:36:21.586-05:00We each have to find our way. I often think I'...We each have to find our way. I often think I'm in huge Sargasso Sea, but then something happens to unclog me. I hope that continues to happen.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-74597444403322830662020-02-18T20:11:38.304-05:002020-02-18T20:11:38.304-05:00I think what you've accomplished is wonderful....I think what you've accomplished is wonderful. You're a role model in creating fascinating tales and enticing posts on your blog! I still envy your writing partnership. It always seems perfect.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-79038525087893791352020-02-18T20:09:21.225-05:002020-02-18T20:09:21.225-05:00Donna did the heavy lifting. She asked just the ri...Donna did the heavy lifting. She asked just the right questions. Thanks for the visit.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-65986663197732668162020-02-18T20:08:48.003-05:002020-02-18T20:08:48.003-05:00I'd love to be more of a planner. It would mak...I'd love to be more of a planner. It would make my life and my writing so much easier. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-48573938448608916902020-02-18T20:07:48.652-05:002020-02-18T20:07:48.652-05:00Hi Victoria! What a treat to see you here. Thanks ...Hi Victoria! What a treat to see you here. Thanks so much for stopping by.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-2470818977100784652020-02-18T17:29:24.604-05:002020-02-18T17:29:24.604-05:00Jess, thank you so kindly for stopping by and leav...Jess, thank you so kindly for stopping by and leaving a comment for Lee. I will be sending her an email that several more people dropped by and left comments. Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-56439281044243861542020-02-18T17:28:45.378-05:002020-02-18T17:28:45.378-05:00So glad you enjoyed Lee's interview. Thank you...So glad you enjoyed Lee's interview. Thank you for dropping by and commenting. Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-16476216453698873002020-02-18T17:28:16.659-05:002020-02-18T17:28:16.659-05:00Hi Sherry, thank you so kindly for visiting and le...Hi Sherry, thank you so kindly for visiting and leaving a comment. We appreciate your support! Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-27659245739711860512020-02-18T17:27:47.970-05:002020-02-18T17:27:47.970-05:00Thanks for stopping by Natalie and engaging with L...Thanks for stopping by Natalie and engaging with Lee. We appreciate your time and interest. Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-58217027031628058052020-02-18T17:27:18.586-05:002020-02-18T17:27:18.586-05:00Jacqui, thank you for stopping by for a visiting a...Jacqui, thank you for stopping by for a visiting and commenting to Lee. We appreciate your time and interest.Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-17851934787609757012020-02-18T17:26:40.012-05:002020-02-18T17:26:40.012-05:00Ellen, thank you for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed...Ellen, thank you for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed learning more about Lee. Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-13916325818458641052020-02-18T11:40:20.978-05:002020-02-18T11:40:20.978-05:00What an interesting interview! I love Lee and her ...What an interesting interview! I love Lee and her books. I am always amazed by pantsers. I wish I had a little more of that style in me sometimes because I tend to be a slow writer with my organizing etc. I can totally relate to needing to double check myself and the phrases I have used to make sure I am accurate. Wishing Lee all the best!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-20055232998191148192020-02-12T22:20:30.058-05:002020-02-12T22:20:30.058-05:00what a great Interview. i must say, i always find ...what a great Interview. i must say, i always find here something new for me. thanks a lot.The Writer Mamahttp://thewritermama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-56251727570623694712020-02-12T08:55:50.018-05:002020-02-12T08:55:50.018-05:00Great interview! Lee, your books are amazing, and ...Great interview! Lee, your books are amazing, and I'm shocked that you're able to create such awesome stories doing it the "pantser" way. I could never to that. You're so talented! Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-47051352081566473082020-02-10T23:57:09.463-05:002020-02-10T23:57:09.463-05:00Hi Lee. Thank you for sharing your process. I appl...Hi Lee. Thank you for sharing your process. I applaud you taking on such relevant themes for your young adult books. Great interview.<br />Victoria--Victoria M. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734245351838987045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-8182898692197124682020-02-06T07:12:26.060-05:002020-02-06T07:12:26.060-05:00I can't completely outline a story either. I d...I can't completely outline a story either. I do know the major plot points though. Loved learning more about Lee's writing process.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-26838690691645352102020-02-05T10:24:09.326-05:002020-02-05T10:24:09.326-05:00Great interview, Lee. I so agree with you--"t...Great interview, Lee. I so agree with you--"there’s no way on earth I can sit down and itemize anything about my characters". I feel like readers are getting to know the character so that gets revealed over time. Not quite the same but seems to work for me.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-25783740886450380362020-02-05T08:41:09.651-05:002020-02-05T08:41:09.651-05:00That was really interesting to find out more about...That was really interesting to find out more about Lee's creative process. Impressive how she manages to juggle so many projects at one time.Ellen Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284851532400039655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-32017891917102329052020-01-31T11:55:01.193-05:002020-01-31T11:55:01.193-05:00So glad to have you as one of my readers, Beverly....So glad to have you as one of my readers, Beverly. You're one of the reasons I can keep going when the writing isn't cooperating. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-31368133379563809562020-01-31T11:53:44.914-05:002020-01-31T11:53:44.914-05:00Hey! I just said that about you to someone on Alig...Hey! I just said that about you to someone on Alignable who is your friend. We've hung out for a long time, haven't we? Love to see how your writing career has blossomed, Sheri. Keep up the great job.<br />cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-3894456972473642382020-01-31T11:52:23.009-05:002020-01-31T11:52:23.009-05:00You too? I'm so relieved, Alex. Thank you for ...You too? I'm so relieved, Alex. Thank you for telling us that.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-82126758662630694362020-01-29T19:36:33.697-05:002020-01-29T19:36:33.697-05:00A great interview, ladies.Not guilty is a story th...A great interview, ladies.Not guilty is a story that touched my heart. And I wondered how often a situation like that really happens. Lee made the characters seem so real, as she always does. I enjoyed it.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-8877497343387607912020-01-29T18:56:24.146-05:002020-01-29T18:56:24.146-05:00S.A., glad we are on the same page. Thanks for dro...S.A., glad we are on the same page. Thanks for dropping by today. We appreciate the support! Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.com