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Fall is officially here and nights grow longer. Spookiness wraps its arms around you and you shudder in the chill of October. It’s the perfect time of year to look under the bed before climbing in to sleep. And guess what you’ll find there–besides those dust bunnies and the last page of your manuscript you lost in April. . .
Yep, there they are huddled together, waiting, hoping to keep you tossing in those sheets and sleepless with them nagging at you.
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Oh and speaking of Insecurities: There’s nothing like a contest to give you the jitters. The Great Time Lock Disaster has been entered in the Cover Wars Contest over at Masquerade Crew this month. If you like the cover, it would be great to have your VOTE.
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Michelle Wallace says
"Insecurities are huddled together…" You are SO RIGHT!
It's a conspiracy against us writers. I'm convinced they even have an Annual Conspiracy Against Writers Convention.
We're plotting stories. They're plotting too——–
But we shall prevail!
Birgit says
I am trying to catch up! I love the sock it ya look for insecurities and…you are right. This is always the best way to deal with is to fight them
C. Lee McKenzie says
I know you're a sock it to 'em kind of gal!
Nas says
Yes, insecurities are the bane of our lives. Great post.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I wonder if we'll ever dump them?
Meradeth Houston says
I wish I had a vacuum that would suck up my insecurities along with my dust bunnies! ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
That's a great idea. Let's work on that.
DEZMOND says
''Yep, there they are huddled together, waiting, hoping to keep you tossing in those sheets and sleepless with them '' – that sounded almost sexy ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes, it did. Glad you spiced things up for us.
Kelly Hashway says
Good luck with the contest. Your cover is amazing.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thank you, Kelly. I kind of like it.
klahanie says
*scrolls way down past that list of all those gosh darn awesome folks who wanted to be part of IWSG aka "I Was Seeking Gary." Thanks to you all and my ego can take no more…..*
Oops and hello celebrity superstar author, Lee,
I'm sure you've missed me! Okay, I'm sort of sure you've missed me! Okay, who the heck is this guy?
Of course, you being an internationally acclaimed blogger and writer, should realise that it aint Fall in the Southern Hemisphere. Having said that, I shall go check under my bed. Then again, maybe not.
Insecurities when it comes to writing? Never had that because I'm just a smug amateur.
Yep, Gary, your starstruckest fan has actually left a comment. Sing songs of joy and dance to a merry tune……
C. Lee McKenzie says
And about time, too. Since this blog is in your honor, you are obligated to show up each first Wed.
Christine Rains says
Yes! That's awesome. Good luck and have a great rest of the weekend. ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Christine. I'm loving my Sunday.
Alexa S. Winters says
I love the way you wrote this post. The descriptions and imagery are too perfect <3
Good luck with the contest! ๐
Alexa
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verbositybookreviews.wordpress.com
C. Lee McKenzie says
So glad you stopped by, Alexa. And pleased that you enjoyed the post.
Ink in the Book says
I wanted to stop by and just say thank you for always encouraging me and being so supportive. You'll never know how much it means to me.
C. Lee McKenzie says
That's very sweet. Thank you for saying that here.
lorilmaclaughlin.com says
What happens under the bed, stays under the bed. Love your cover. I voted!
C. Lee McKenzie says
You bet it does! We're on the same wavelength.
Shannon Lawrence says
Ooo, good luck in the contest. Your intro made me laugh (what will you find? insecurities!). It was unexpected.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I think I can find those beasties just about everywhere!
Karen Lange says
Looks like you have some good remedies for insecurity! Happy Fall! ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
They're good for the moment. Let's see how fall progresses. Thanks.
sage says
I'm still waiting on fall and envious of all the new book covers… I need to finish one of my books first.
C. Lee McKenzie says
You're always out and about. Maybe that's a better way to spend your time. And there are books in those adventures!
Robert Bennett says
No matter what we say, I think we all have insecurities. It's what makes us better. Makes us strive for something more. So long as you turn them into a strength, they can never be a weakness.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes. And now to do it!
Empty Nest Insider says
Lee, I'm also on my way to vote for your fantastic cover! Best of luck with the contest!
Julie
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi Julie. So great to stay in touch. Thanks for your vote.
Cathrina Constantine says
I also voted for your cover. Yay for no insecurities this month!!! Enjoy Fall and Halloween!!!!!!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Isn't this just the best time of year? Of course, I say that for every season, but Halloween make this one very special. Thanks for your vote!
Sylvia Ney says
Happy October!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi Sylvia. Thanks for your visit. Come back.
Cherie Reich says
Good luck with the cover contest! You have my vote. ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Cherie. It's fun to see that cover up there with so many others.
Sherry Ellis says
Voted! Your cover looks great!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks so much, Sherry!
Shooting Stars Mag says
I'm so excited that it's October. It's my favorite month. ๐ Good luck in the cover contest.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Mine, too!
Melissa Sugar says
The Great Timelock Disaster has my vote for best cover and I'm not Just saying that because it's yours. I love it. It's creepy and fun. I'm headed over to vote now.
C. Lee McKenzie says
That's so wonderful of you to take the time, Melissa. Thanks. Really appreciate it.
Loni Townsend says
WHABAM! KO!
My dust bunnies have teeth. I tend to pretend they don't exist. ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Out of site. Out of mind. Good way to handle those guys.
nashvillecats2 says
Being insecure is not a pleasant feeling, but I try to relax as much as possible.
Yvonne.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I guess it just jiggles you up. And maybe that will lead to something creative. Let's hope.
Heather M. Gardner says
Pesky dusty bunnies!
We shall prevail!
Thank you,
Heather
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes. We will!
Ellie Garratt says
I'm swimming in dust bunnies (writing has to come first, right?) and insecurities. I'm giving them that left hook!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Go for it, Ellie!
Ellie Garratt says
I'm swimming in dust bunnies (writing has to come first, right?) and insecurities. I'm giving them that left hook!
Heather R. Holden says
LOL. I'd love to give my insecurities a left hook like that, but…uh, they kind of punch back. XD
C. Lee McKenzie says
Guess you'll have to draw your way out, Heather!
Angeline Trevena says
Is that what I keep hearing scratching about under my bed at night? I've been too scared to look!
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C. Lee McKenzie says
Stopped by your place! Great visit. I'll be back.
Laura Clipson says
That's what I love about this group; it's a great way to beat those insecurities ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Indeed it is.
Medeia Sharif says
I voted.
My insecurities are nagging me right now.
C. Lee McKenzie says
You'll be okay. You are on the right track! Keep going.
Nicola says
You made me laugh, Lee. A great burst of positivity has set me up for the day! Thanks for that. Have a great week.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Our aim is to do just that! Thanks so much for the visit.
J.H. Moncrieff says
You always have my vote.
I do have a fantastic left hook, but I still get insecure sometimes. Seems it isn't the magic bullet it's supposed to be. ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, J.H. That's a great vote to have! Just keep your dukes up and you'll land the punch. I just know it.
dolorah says
Lots of dust bunnies under my manuscript – er, bed ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
We'll clean 'em up next month.
Sharon Marie Himsl says
Good luck, Lee! Just voted.
My iRobot takes care of the dust bunnies. Works great and I couldn't live without it.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I want a Robot! If only to scare the mice. Thanks for the vote.
Samantha Redstreake Geary says
I swore off vacuuming. Lord only knows what the dust bunnies have commandeered since Spring. Perhaps that's where my discipline went…hmmm.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
C. Lee McKenzie says
Discipline? I was hoping you'd lend me some, so let me know if you get around to vacuuming again and find some.
Denise Covey says
So Lee, I voted for your cover. Hope you win! It's gorgeous! ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
I so appreciate that, Denise.
Stephen Tremp says
I voted! Keep me posted on FB for the next round.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Stephen!
Joylene Nowell Butler says
I began meditating on a regular basics a year ago September. It's helping. Especially on bad days.
C. Lee McKenzie says
You can't beat meditation for making life much calmer. Good for you.
D Biswas says
I envy you guys– in the tropis, we have the same weather all year round, and the same insecurities, too :).
Sorry to leave a link, Blogger won't allow my wordpress comment:
Daily (w)rite
C. Lee McKenzie says
You're always welcome to leave a link. WordPress often confuses me.
Patricia Lynne says
Fall came to MI with quick the kick. It was warm and then BAM cold. At least we have the changing leaves. That's always pretty.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Sudden shifts are always interesting. We don't seem to have them out here in CA.
Angela Brown says
I wonder if there is any way to hire the dust bunnies to to a hit on the insecurities? Darn it, they're too fluffy to hurt anything.
Good luck with your contest *crosses fingers*
C. Lee McKenzie says
Darn. I was hoping to hire them. Now I'll have to come up with another plan.
Lynda R Young says
Voted.
and oh… so that's where the last page of my manuscript went…
C. Lee McKenzie says
So glad you can find it!
Pat Hatt says
I'll get the cat to bury the dust bunnies in the litterbox, problem solved lol
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm out of cats. Can you lend me some?
Beverly Stowe McClure says
This is a wonderful time of year. The weather, the holidays and the lovely fall colors. I've been voting. Crossing my fingers for you.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Beverly. Really appreciate your taking the time to vote.
Carol Kilgore says
Those dust bunnies really get around! Good luck in the cover contest ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for the good wishes.
Tyrean Martinson says
Love this post! Those lost pages and dust bunnies seem to grow teeth when they hang out together. We all need a good team in our corner to keep swinging. ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
This is one great team, isn't it?
Mason Canyon says
Those pesky insecurities don't have a chance with this crowd. ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
You bet!
Pat Garcia says
Hi,
I love the Fall colors and enjoy the fact that sun doesn't shine through my window at five-thirty in the morning, yet I don't care for the short days. It is dark much too early.
Shalom,
Patricia
C. Lee McKenzie says
I know what you're saying about the short days. I love it when I can be outside after 7 and see. Oh well, must suffer a bit for these lovely seasons.
Suzanne Furness says
Bag all those dust bunnies! It is a great cover I'll hop over and vote. Best wishes.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Good idea. I'm off to find a bag big enough. Thanks for voting.
Lexa Cain says
I think my good left hook is at the dry cleaners. Hope they don't shrink it. That thing is all I got against a closet-full of insecurities and problems. I voted for your great cover! You're awesome! ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Loved the dry cleaner comment! Let me know if you need to borrow my stretcher.
Lisa says
Voted! Have to remember to do it again!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Very nice of you, Lisa. Thanks.
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee – love Alex' comment! The anthology is going to be fun … while your Time Lock cover is brilliant – I'll be over to vote again .. cheers Hilary
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for all your support, Hilary. And Happy October.
L. Diane Wolfe says
I love the fall.
Our bed sits on a waterbed frame, so if I see dust bunnies under my bed, I'm going to be really worried. Or wonder what happened to my bed.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes. You'll have to search somewhere else for those insecurities.
Natalie Aguirre says
Yes, I can definitely tell it's getting darker earlier. Fall is here. At least it's still pretty warm here.
C. Lee McKenzie says
We're warm and dry. Time for rain in CA!
Jennifer Hawes says
What a wonderful cover design! I think I'll go vacuum all the insecurities out of my life:) October is a wonderful month!
C. Lee McKenzie says
One of my fav months. Light is usually so beautiful.
Yolanda Renee says
Funny, I'm actually vacuuming the house today, yeah all those dust bunnies and insecurities getting sucked up and out!!! Now the ghosts and goblins, that's a whole other story! ๐
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yep, they're out there waiting to pounce. Should be a great WEP!
Shah Wharton says
There's a LOT of dust in my house!! *screamingthroughthehouse
I'll go vote for your cover – it's awesome!
shahwharton.com
C. Lee McKenzie says
If you write, you have a dusty house. That's just the way it is. Thanks, Shah.
Southpaw HR Sinclair says
The dust bunnies ate my manuscript…
C. Lee McKenzie says
Do you have note to that effect?
Southpaw HR Sinclair says
They ate that too. ๐
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Break out the vacuum and suck up those insecure dust bunnies!
I couldn't fight her. I'd just lie there and take it and wait for the making up phase.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Such a male pov, Alex!