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A Lizard’s Tale, Hat’s Off Corner, and Survive and Thrive Bloghop

October 20, 2014 By C. Lee McKenzie 89 Comments

Here’s wishing
Bish Denham and her new book, 
A Lizard’s Tale, a great launch.

From the moment he hatches, Marvin P. Tinkleberry knows he is destined for greatness. For one, he has a marvelous, well-groomed tail. For another he can puff out his throat pouch in the most spectacular way. Maybe the other lizards in his colony don’t take him seriously, but he knows the truth. It lives in the marrow of his bones; he’s going to be a hero.

When a feral cat threatens the lives of all who live at Stone Wall in the Garden by the Sea, Marvin knows it’s HIS destiny to get rid of the fearsome beast. Traveling Over the Hill to find help should be as easy as snapping up a sleeping moth. But it doesn’t take long for Marvin to see that the world beyond Stone Wall is not the same as his pampered life back at the garden. From the deadly Sucker Cactus Forest to deadly mongooses, danger lurks around every corner and Marvin will have to decide if he’s willing to be the hero he’s long bragged about being.
Blog: http://bish-randomthoughts.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bish.denham
Twitter: @BishDenham
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6439315.Bish_Denham
My REVIEW 
******

Hat’s Off Corner 

CATHRINA CONSTANINE

After Seeley is possessed by an evil wraith, Jordan must dig deeper into the Satanic realm. Against Markus’s direct orders, she offers herself, body and soul in a blood covenant to rescue Seeley from the clutches of hell. Jordan assumes her guardian angel will not leave her to fight alone. But there’s trouble in paradise, and Markus has been reassigned. Can Jordan defeat both her internal and external demons to win him back? Or is he gone for good this time?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wickedly333
Web: http://cathrinaconstantine.com
Blog: http://cathrinaconstantine.blogspot.com

Twitter: @cathconstantine

Survive and Thrive

Hope you’ve signed up for this? It’s worthy of sign-ups. 

Stephen Tremp, Michael Di Gesu, Diane Wolfe, and Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

A few years ago, my niece was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was thirty with two small children. If she hadn’t gone in for her annual mammogram, those children would be without their mother today. As my gram always said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” 

Get your check up. Now. 
******
Here’s my quote for the day, which I think is right on for Survive And Thrive. 

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they have none.”
Alice Walker.
You have the power to prevent a lot of health issues from becoming life threatening. Early detection is the key.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bish Denham, Cathrina Constatine, hat's of corner, New Books

Comments

  1. dolorah says

    October 24, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Those are cute books. I'm glad the early check up saved a lot of heart ache for your niece.

    Reply
  2. Empty Nest Insider says

    October 24, 2014 at 4:47 am

    I'm glad they caught your niece's breast cancer early, and wish her continued good health. Lots of great quotes, but your gram's is my favorite! Congrats to Bish and Cathrina!

    Julie

    Reply
  3. M Pax says

    October 23, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    Congrats to Bish and Catharina!

    Reply
  4. Misha Gericke says

    October 23, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Ooh yeah, I agree with you on the necessity to keep an eye out for breast cancer.

    Reply
  5. Heather Holden says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:04 am

    A Lizard's Tail sounds like such a cute book!

    And wow, thank goodness your niece caught it in time. I agree, it's always best to be cautious, especially when it comes to health!

    Reply
  6. Sherry Ellis says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Bish's new book sounds cute!

    Reply
  7. Melissa says

    October 22, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Congrats on the new releases, Bish and Cathrina.

    Great post, Lee. Very true.

    Reply
  8. Crystal Collier says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Wahoo for Bish! And I LOVE Cathrina's cover.

    Cancer is such a beast. It breaks my heart every time I hear about someone diagnosed, but I suppose if you catch it early, it is highly beatable. Here's to survivors!

    Unleashing the Dreamworld

    Reply
  9. Beverly Stowe McClure says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:41 am

    You're so right about getting those mammograms and having other checkups to catch a problem early.

    Reply
  10. Stephanie Faris says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:34 am

    I just had my mammogram–I always get it right before my birthday. It makes me feel better about turning a year older, since I'm one of those people who always has a ton of cysts and has to go for the ultrasound.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      That's a good idea. I might steal that one, then I'll be sure to remember.

      Reply
  11. Cathrina Constantine says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    Your Gram is right!! Congrats to Bish, and thanks for promoting my cover!!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Glad you were here today!

      Reply
  12. Christine Rains says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Congrats to Bish and Cathrina! I make sure to get checked every year. It's so important for not only the women themselves, but for their children and everyone who loves them.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      You're so right. It's not only about the person; it's about those who will be affected by their ill health or death.

      Reply
  13. DEZMOND says

    October 21, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    hope your niece is all fine now!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      She's doing great, DEZ!

      Reply
  14. Chrys Fey says

    October 21, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I don't like lizards, but A Lizard's Tail sounds cute!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      I'm a lizard fan. They keep all the snails out of my garden.

      Reply
  15. Southpaw HR Sinclair says

    October 21, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    A Lizard's Tale sound absolutely adorable and I love the cover.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      I think the illustrator is very talented.

      Reply
  16. Gina Stoneheart says

    October 21, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    I hope your niece is doing better, Lee. Early detection is KEY. Sadly, my best friend's mom died from breast cancer last summer because she refused to see the doctor, even after her children told her to. By the time she finally went, it was too late and the cancer was in its later stages.
    I love the quote you shared. I think it reveals so many issues when dealing with our inner power… healthy, becoming a success, bullying, etc. We must learn to embrace our inner power so we can live our lives to the fullest; happy, healthy and successful.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      What a sad story. Playing ostrich doesn't do much for us, does it? Thanks for the thoughtful comment.

      Reply
  17. Laurel Garver says

    October 21, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Marvin sounds marvelous! Yay for Bish! And wow is Cathrina's cover gorgeous.

    Sorry I missed the fest. I was too bogged in deadline land last week to hear about it. Only so many hours…

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:41 pm

      Marvin was a fun character.

      Reply
  18. Patricia Lynne says

    October 21, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    I'm bummed I missed out on this blog hop. Guess I'll have to settle with tweeting everyone's posts. 😉

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:41 pm

      Can't do 'em all!

      Reply
  19. Stephen Tremp says

    October 21, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    And good lick to Bish with everything!

    Reply
  20. Stephen Tremp says

    October 21, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Great quote! We have so much power for the direction of our physical and mental well being that can take us well into our golden years.

    And thanks for participating in the Blogfest!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      My pleasure. It was a super idea.

      Reply
  21. Karen Lange says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Wishing Bish all the best! Have a great week!

    Reply
  22. Yvonne Ventresca says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Happy your niece is doign well. And great quote!

    Yvonne

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks, YV. Glad you liked Alice's quote, too.

      Reply
  23. Shannon Lawrence says

    October 21, 2014 at 7:56 am

    I'm glad they caught it! Was she already doing mammograms due to family history? I've asked when to start mammograms, and they've said not yet (I'm in my mid-thirties.) Both books sound interesting!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      Guess you just have to go with your doctor's recommendation.

      Reply
  24. Lynda R Young says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:55 am

    Congrats to Bish and Cathrina

    Those check ups are soooo important.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      Thanks, Lynda. This hop has reminded me to be more diligent about those check ups.

      Reply
  25. Denise Covey says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:18 am

    Those check ups are crucial. Breast cancer seems to be hitting the young these days. 🙁
    Those books sound awesome and the covers look awesome.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      It does seem to be coming up in younger people. Very scary,

      Reply
  26. Jemi Fraser says

    October 21, 2014 at 12:31 am

    My appointment is next week 🙂
    Congrats to the authors – both books sound great!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      Good for you!

      Reply
  27. Diane Burton says

    October 21, 2014 at 12:24 am

    Your quote from Alice Walker is so uplifting. Thanks for including it.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      Great to have you stop by, Diane. Thanks.

      Reply
  28. Carol Kilgore says

    October 20, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    Two great new books! I love your quote from Alice Walker. Kudos to your niece.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      Glad you liked Alice's quote. I thought it was perfect for this post.

      Reply
  29. Cherie Reich says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    Congrats to Bish and Cathrina!

    Wow! It's a good thing she had the mammogram. Usually women don't get the test that young, unless there is family history or they discover a lump.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      She was lucky to find the first lump and then went for help.

      Reply
  30. Joylene Nowell Butler says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    It's kewl that I'm seeing this hop every where today. Makes its presence even more appealing. I agree about the mammograms, except for one thing. I wish they could find the cause and eliminate from our lives forever.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      Yes to finding the cure. Let's hope that happens in our future.

      Reply
  31. Suzanne Sapsed says

    October 20, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    I think my gran used to say something like 'a ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure' … or something like that! Good to know it was successful for your niece and her family 🙂 And, both books sound great! x

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      Our grans must have read the same book. Mine said that all the time.

      Reply
  32. Natalie Aguirre says

    October 20, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    So agree about the mammograms. I have a huge history of breast cancer in my family and never miss mine.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Good to know your history and be prepared to take preventative measures if we find a disease is in our family.

      Reply
  33. Hart Johnson says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    So glad your niece was diagnosed early! Love that Lizard cover and the story sounds cute.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Her covers are really so sharp and interesting.

      Reply
  34. Catherine Stine says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    Very cute story premise and cover for Bish! And I love the floaty golden feathers on Cathrina's cover. Congrats to both of you.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Hope they both have wonderful sales in their future.

      Reply
  35. Mere Joyce says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Glad to hear about the early detection…definitely important to being checked regularly!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      This hop is excellent to remind us.

      Reply
  36. S.K. Anthony says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Congratulations to Cathrina and Bish! That's a great reminder for us to get our mammograms, I'm glad your niece caught it early.

    That's a great quote! We do have the power. 🙂

    S.K. Anthony: Time Management Tips

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      That quote came to me on exactly the right day. 🙂

      Reply
  37. Mark Noce says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    I saw this book on another blog:) It looks pretty neat!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      Bish is making the rounds today.

      Reply
  38. Birgit says

    October 20, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    The book excerpts sound great and hope the Lizard finds his courage and hope the angel is on her side. Early detection is key. We human beings often negate the little aches and pains etc… out of fear. I have seen many older people do this because they don't want to hear the word cancer and when they finally go, it is too late. Listen to your body, get the detection done early and if a Dr doesn't listen drop him like a wet potato and go to another who will listen

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      I like the idea of a second opinion. Sometimes a third doesn't hurt either.

      Reply
  39. Michael Di Gesu says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Hi, Lee,

    Thanks for participating in the hop and sharing your story. Thankfully your niece was smart and had her yearly testing!

    CONGRATS to Bish, what a charming tale and cover…

    AND CONGRATS to Cathrina on her newest book! ALL the best ladies!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Super idea, Michael. Glad to be a part of this.

      Reply
  40. Jay Noel says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    My mother was also diagnosed with breast cancer, and they caught it early with a mammogram. It saved her life!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      I never miss that appointment. Glad your mom didn't miss hers either.

      Reply
  41. Hilary Melton-Butcher says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    Hi Lee – Bish's book looks amazing .. I suggested to Lenny he might get it – we'll see … and I have it to read – I think! Cathrina's seems to be stretching my blood-letting thoughts …

    Yes – getting those check-ups done are so necessary and I'm so pleased to read she survived … cheers Hilary

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      Great idea about Lenny. Connections make for an interesting life, don't they?

      Reply
    • Hilary Melton-Butcher says

      October 24, 2014 at 9:54 am

      Hi Lee .. just found out Bish sent Lenny a copy, so that's great news … H

      Reply
  42. Loni Townsend says

    October 20, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    Grats to Bish and Cathrina! Wow, super scary about breast cancer. I'm glad they caught it in time.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks, Loni. It was super scary.

      Reply
  43. Bish Denham says

    October 20, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    I'm so glad your niece is a survivor! Thanks for sharing my book and giving it such a spectacular review!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Glad to have you here, Bish. Always a pleasure.

      Reply
  44. Susan Gourley/Kelley says

    October 20, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    A good reminder that breast cancer can strike at any age. Glad for your niece.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      It has been a long haul, but she's alive and with her children.

      Reply
  45. L. Diane Wolfe says

    October 20, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    That reminds me that I'm due for the yearly breast smashing. (As my friend calls it.)

    You'll enjoy Bish's story – it's as adorable as the last one.

    Reply
    • Bish Denham says

      October 20, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      Thanks, Diane!

      Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      It is a "smashing experience."

      Reply
  46. Angela Brown says

    October 20, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Bish's story sounds like it should make for an adventurous read. And Cathrina's is surely filled with intrigue and suspense. Congrats to both on their releases 🙂

    And I love your quote, C Lee. You're right, it fits well with the Survive and Thrive bloghop.

    Reply
    • Bish Denham says

      October 20, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      It's a story for all ages, Angela!

      Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Bish's story was a fun to read. I haven't had time to read Cathrina's yet.

      Loved that quote, too.

      Reply
  47. SA Larsenッ says

    October 20, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    Great plug for the annual mamogram. I mean, who really wants to get it. But it is so necessary. It saved my mother-in-law's life. Thanks for the reminder, C.Lee.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      They're not the most pleasant experience, but non-invasive and life-saving.

      Reply
  48. Alex J. Cavanaugh says

    October 20, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Congratulations both Cathrina and Bish!
    Glad your niece caught it early.
    Thanks for participating in the blogfest.

    Reply
    • Bish Denham says

      October 20, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      Thanks, Alex!

      Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      October 20, 2014 at 3:26 pm

      One of the more worthwhile hops!

      Reply

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