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By Carla Davis
I decided to give Double Negative a try because the sample dragged me in from the first paragraph until I had to read the whole thing! It’s so rare to see well done first person, but this book does it masterfully. Hutch has a real voice that must be rendered in the way the author has chosen. No lazy writing here!
By ltg584
I could tell within pages that this book was pure genius and it only became more apparent the deeper I was pulled into the story. I devoured it as quickly as I could… and now it’s over! 🙁 I wish there was some way that it could be a series, just so I could have more! I have already been perusing the author’s other works, debating over which one to read next.
By Night Owl Reviews
Double Negative is just amazing. Reading it felt like being on emotional roller-coaster.
I’m proud to be an EVERNIGHT TEEN author. Enjoy this tease from my book, Double Negative.
“My life was going, going, gone, and I hadn’t been laid yet. I couldn’t go into the slammer before that happened.” Hutch McQueen |
I see her before she sees me, but when she does, man, does she shoot lasers at me with her eyes. I walk fast and stop her at the edge of the lawn. “Look, I’m a sleaze, okay? I’m sorry, but that’s just the way I was made.”
“What do you need?”
“Nothing.” That’s pretty much the truth at the moment. By using one eye to read I’m doing more of the homework. If I hold one of them magnifying glasses over a page I can even look up words in the dictionary, so while it takes a lot of time, I can almost get through Deek’s assignments. Still I don’t want to take any chances. Nyla’s brain could be the difference between me staying a junior for a long time or making it to my senior year. I need to be on her good side.
She passes me and starts toward Larkston High.
“I said I’m sorry. Liz and me . . . well we kind of—”
“Just shut up.” She keeps walking, her eyes down.
“I came to try and—”
She wheels around so fast I run smack into her and have to back up.
I don’t expect her to sock me, so when her fist comes at me I take the full wallop on the left side of my jaw. One minute I’m there with the sidewalk under my feet and the next that sidewalk is pressed against my cheek.
I’m offering two eBooks of Double Negative during Evernight Teen’s super celebration. All you have to do is say you’d like a copy and leave your email in a comment. I’ll put your name in the “hat”.
Medeia Sharif says
I've enjoyed all your books. Happy birthday to Evernight Teen.
Susie Delane says
I've already read this and really enjoyed. Thanks for sharing
sage says
Those high school years are pretty tough. Good writing and an interesting excerpt.
Erin Fanning says
Congratulations Evernight Teen… Here's to many more years of happy reading and writing!
Denise Covey says
Wonderful excerpt! And…three years?
Carrie Butler says
Three years already? My goodness. Time flies, these days!
Happy Birthday, Evernight Teen!
Sherry Ellis says
Happy Birthday to Evernight Teen. Looks like a great blog hop!
Joylene Nowell Butler says
I'd like to pass this information along to a BC author I know who writes gritty teen novels. Thanks for sharing, Lee.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Lovely if you'd share with your friend. Maybe we can connect with our grittiness. 🙂
Samantha Redstreake Geary says
Happy Birthday Evernight!! Loved that excerpt! Nyla seems to have a solid handle on how to defend herself, physically at least. Good for her. Sounds like Hutch deserved a good wallop:)
C. Lee McKenzie says
He did. I made him treat Nyla very badly. That was hard to do, but necessary. We writers must do some terrible things sometimes.
Lexa Cain says
Wow! Those are the coolest reviews! I'd be so pleased I'd print them and tape them on my screen, get lost gloating over myself, and forget all about writing. LOL
C. Lee McKenzie says
A temporary spasm of joy, Lexa, but I already did that. 🙂 Just kidding.
Kelly Hashway says
Please put my name in the hat. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
You've got it, Kelly.
Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! says
Hi human,Lee,
Great pawst! Thanks for sharing! Following! Arf! A most happy birthday to Evernight Teen and all those involved.
Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,
Penny xx
C. Lee McKenzie says
Penny kisses are always appreciated.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Happy Birthday, Evernight Teen. And I love your book, Lee. Everyone should read it. Have a great week.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Appreciate that, Beverly. Thanks so much.
Cherie Reich says
Happy Birthday to Evernight Teen and their authors!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Cherie.
J.L. Campbell says
Enjoy the hop.
Nyla certainly socked it to him!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Good old Nyla comes through, but Hutch comes through for her, too. Loved this relationship.
Mark Noce says
What a glowing review:) Always a good thing when they're sad that the book's over:)
C. Lee McKenzie says
I love finding books I hate to leave, but rush to read so I can find out what happens.
Lisa says
Looks amazing! Good luck with the hop!!!
Cathrina Constantine says
Lee, I loved your book Double Negative!!!!! And Of course I entered for the gift card, nice!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I saw your review and really appreciated your taking the time to write it. Thanks so much.
Michelle Wallace says
I'm still looking for time to read Double Negative. One of these days…
Imagine how many books I can buy with a $100 Amazon gift certificate?
C. Lee McKenzie says
Crossing fingers for you!
Spacerguy says
Its a great hook told be Hutch McQueen, no pun intended. Congratulations!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks Spacerguy.
DEZMOND says
it really is rare to see a well done first person. And I don't understand why all YA books have to be first person and present tense? I've been translating only such books last year and it destroys the grey cells 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm not a huge fan of first person, but this book came down that way. I didn't know any other way to write it.
Christine Rains says
Happy birthday to Evernight Teen! Fantastic excerpt.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for the visit, Christine.
Yvonne Ventresca says
I loved Double Negative!
C. Lee McKenzie says
You probably knew parts by heart, YV. Thanks for being such a patient and great critique partner.
teena3940 says
Happy 3rd birthday to Evernight Teen. Great looking book. Thanks for sharing!!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks.
Chrys Fey says
Three years. Wow. Congrats!
C. Lee McKenzie says
It would be great to see them do many more.
Chrys Fey says
Three years. Wow. Congrats!
Shooting Stars Mag says
Yay, congrats on their third year! That's awesome.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hope they continue to be successful.
Alexa S. Winters says
Wow, his voice is fantastic! Also, I read the blurb on Goodreads, and it sounds amazing! I'd love to win a copy. 🙂
Alexa
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C. Lee McKenzie says
I entered your name. Thanks, Alexa.
Birgit says
3 years and going strong. This excerpt was great to read
C. Lee McKenzie says
They seem to know what they're doing in this weird business.
Pat Hatt says
3 years and a lot done, here's to more fun.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Without fun there's reason to do anything. But you know that.
Bish Denham says
You KNOW I want a copy!
C. Lee McKenzie says
You're entered as well, Bish.
J.H. Moncrieff says
Of course I want a copy! It sound amazing.
C. Lee McKenzie says
You're entered!
Tiffany says
Nyla sounds awesome! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Double Negative!
~Tiffany Webb
[email protected]
C. Lee McKenzie says
Putting your name in, Tiffany.
nashvillecats2 says
Sounds fun.
Yvonne.
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
It's only been around three years? Wow. They are really successful, aren't they?
C. Lee McKenzie says
They have a lot of books out.
Rita says
I liked the excerpt.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for stopping by, Rita.