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I happen to love cats as well as dogs and hedgehogs, so when KYRA came up this idea, I thought, “Why not?” Here’s my contribution to her anthology and to the cats that I hope will benefit from the sales. Hope you don’t nod off while reading.
C. Lee McKenzie is a native Californian who grew up in a lot of different places; then landed in the Santa Cruz Mountains where she lives with her family and miscellaneous pets. She writes most of the time, gardens and hikes and does yoga a lot, and then travels whenever she can.
She takes on modern issues that today’s teens face in their daily lives. Her first young adult novel, Sliding on the Edge, which dealt with cutting and suicide was published in 2009. Her second, titled The Princess of Las Pulgas, dealing with a family who loses everything and must rebuild their lives came out in 2010. Her short story, Premeditated Cat, appears in the anthology, The First Time, and her Into the Sea of Dew is part of a collection, Two and Twenty Dark Tales. In 2012, her first middle grade novel, Alligators Overhead, came out. Double Negative is her third young adult novel. Her website is CLEEMCKENZIEBOOKS.
Carol Kilgore bestowed the title of WINNER on me in her blog contest. You might want to see what’s she up to.
PK Hrezo sent me a great commemorative set of newspapers from the New York Times coverage of the sinking of the Titanic.
Thank you both. It felt like Christmas this week.
Birgit says
The story is great and animals are always there for you.
Elizabeth Seckman says
What a nice story. I'll always have a cat and a dog…well, as long as I am the boss of me.
Yvonne Ventresca says
Your story made me want to run to shelter and adopt a cat!
Yvonne
PK Hrezo says
Loved your piece, Lee. Great first sentence! And I so miss having a cat. It's the first time ever in my life I haven't had one cuz Hubby is allergic. I do love my big dog tho. 🙂
So glad you had a great week!!
Crystal Collier says
Hah! He always got his way… Love this, Lee. Too cute.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I have yet to be owned by a cat that didn't do exactly what he wanted.
L.G. Keltner says
Great story and great celebrations! Thanks for sharing!
Kyra Lennon says
Brilliant entry! I related to some parts of that story a little more than I wanted to!
Thanks so much for taking part in the Cat Anthology blog hop!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I appreciated your idea, Kyra. Great to be able to take part in this.
Mason Canyon says
Enjoyed the cat story, so sweet. Cats are amazing.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It seems you're a cat lover!
Nick Wilford says
That was so sweet! I loved how they both looked after each other.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Glad you enjoyed that Nick. Thanks.
Medeia Sharif says
Wonderful cat story. Calicos and torties are beautiful. And cats can be sensitive about their humans.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Medeia. I love those mixed up kitties. They are a delight.
Angela Brown says
Bouhaki is the cat! I really enjoyed the story. And Congrats on the gifts and prizes you received 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes, he is. I have to get me another cat, so I can name him Bouhaki.
DMS says
What a great cat story! I was always a dog person until I found a stray a few years ago. Now I am a cat and dog person. 🙂
~Jess
C. Lee McKenzie says
They each bring different things to our lives, don't they?
Catherine Stine says
Some nice story touches in there. I like the description of the cat doing a yoga stretch, the term mom-alogue, and the cat's final name Bouhaki!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I've had Bouhaki stashed away for sometime. Thanks to Kyra, I had a chance to use it.
Patricia Lynne says
Great story. I loved it.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for taking the time to read it.
Carol Kilgore says
Love your story! Thanks for the shout out!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for the gift!
Loni Townsend says
Impressive story! Very well done. Good Bouhaki!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I've been looking for a way to use that name for ages. My patience has paid off.
DEZMOND says
such true delight! My cat once found a hedgehog sleeping in his box 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
The audacity! Raccoons share our cat beds.
Sarah Foster says
Great story! I think my cat worries about me when I'm sick or sad. He always has to come over to see what's going on.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Good cat!
Chrys Fey says
I adore this story! And this is a perfect example for why I always write myself a note with the time so I know when I take medication, especially when I'm sick. I think if this happened to me, my four cats would end up pouncing on me. Not to wake me up, though. But because I'm their new jungle gym. haha
C. Lee McKenzie says
Cats are adorable yet opportunists, right? Thanks for taking the time to read Buhaki.
shelly says
Loved your piece.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for the read, Shelly!
M.J. Fifield says
I think my cats are like Annalisa's.
This is a fantastic story. The last line is perfect—my cays always get their way.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I like the way they blink and preen while you're trying to get their attention.
jaybird says
I did not get bored, at all!! This was a great story/submission. Cats add richness to the lives of everyone they live with. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
They're insouciant, yet lovable. That must be their charm.
Vanessa Morgan says
Oooh, I love reading cat stories. Glad to see that yours is part of the collection. Have a lovely weekend.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for the visit.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
I love this story. It reminds me so much of my Tiger cat that just appeared one day on the patio and has been my baby for six years now. He has one chewed on ear and a scar on his head. He's sickly, but loveable. This anthology sounds wonderful.
C. Lee McKenzie says
We get abandoned cats all the time, so I relate to Tiger. Glad he found you.
Annalisa Crawford says
Some animals can be really perceptive. Not mine, they'd just watch me faint, then preen 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'd call them disinterested beasts, but I do love them.