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T.B. Markinson and Some Monday MiscellanyThoughts

June 9, 2014 By C. Lee McKenzie 60 Comments

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HERE’S THE STORY
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Petrie has it all. She’s rich, beautiful, intelligent, and successful. None of this matters to her mom. Les-Bi-An. That’s all her mom sees.
Even though Lizzie insists her mom’s antagonism does not bother her, Lizzie distances herself from her entire family. When her brother, Peter, calls her out of the blue to announce he’s getting married, Lizzie’s entire life changes drastically. Peter’s fiancée wants to bring the lesbian outcast back into the family. Will this desire cause Lizzie to lose everything dear to her?
Sarah, Lizzie’s girlfriend, is ecstatic about this change in Lizzie’s personal life. Sarah, the hopeless romantic, wants it all, including settling down with the fiercely independent Lizzie.
Can Lizzie be tamed? And can she survive her family and all of their secrets? 

WHO IS T.B. MARKINSON?

T. B. Markinson is a 40-year old American writer, living in England, who pledged she would publish before she was 35. Better late than never. When she isn’t writing, she’s traveling the world, watching sports on the telly, visiting pubs in England, or taking the dog for a walk. Not necessarily in that order. A Woman Lost is her debut novel.
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Every FREE download sends a donation to LA Youth Orchestra. Download yours today here. Smashwords

Heroes of PHENOMENA is a global, cross-industry collaborative campaign encouraging the next generation of authors, artists & musicians! 

Epic motion picture advertising music production house, audiomachine, will make a donation to the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra with every download of the PHENOMENA album companion collection.

A dedicated youth section showcases talented aspiring artists and authors from Elevate’s Life & Art Studios, alongside inspiring industry professionals and the winning entries of PHENOMENA’s Epic Heroes Event!

To wrap up my Monday post,  I found this quote that I thought I’d share. 

“Why do what you will regret? Why bring tears upon yourself? Do only what you do not regret, and fill yourself with joy.”

I’m off to do something I won’t regret and fill myself with. Joy. Want to join me?

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Comments

  1. Susan Kane says

    June 12, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    Off to do something that will fill me with joy: Switzerland where our 2 yr. old gr-son lives.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 12, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Now that's joy! Wonderful

      Reply
    • DMS says

      June 13, 2014 at 3:36 am

      Great quote! Definitely a great idea to set out to do something we won't regret. 🙂

      Thanks for sharing A Woman Lost- it sounds interesting.
      ~Jess

      Reply
  2. Yvonne Ventresca says

    June 12, 2014 at 5:11 am

    Your quote reminds me of one from Martha Beck: "When considering whether to say yes or no, you must choose the response that feels like freedom."

    Yvonne

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 12, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks, YV. That's another great one.

      Reply
  3. J.L. Campbell says

    June 12, 2014 at 12:30 am

    A Woman Lost sounds like an interesting read.
    Hope you've been able to do the good/happy stuff and that you're filled with joy.

    Reply
  4. Chrys Fey says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing that quote. I love it!

    The cover of TB's book is lovely. The colors are beautiful.

    Reply
  5. Crystal Collier says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    Yay for TB! I'm so excited for you, and high five to my Phenomena sister! We rock. =)

    Reply
  6. M Pax says

    June 11, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Congrats to TB! I'm glad you joined Phenomena, Lee. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Arlee Bird says

    June 11, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    I've done plenty of things I probably shouldn't have done, but I don't regret anything since I am who I am and have what I have because of my past. That's not to say things couldn't have turned out much better. If that were guaranteed then there are things I would change.

    But, yeah, I want to do what's the right thing from now on.

    Lee
    Tossing It Out

    Reply
  8. David P. King says

    June 11, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Some fine looking books there. And I'll happily join you! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Mary Montague Sikes says

    June 11, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Love the quote about doing something you won't regret that will bring joy. Thanks for sharing!

    Mary Montague Sikes

    Reply
  10. Cathrina Constantine says

    June 11, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    Congrats to TB! Ahhh…nice quote!! Why do people do things that they'll regret? We all do. But Today I'm going to join you filling myself with JOY!

    Reply
  11. M. L. Swift says

    June 11, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Love the quote, Lee. Might be a new one on my bulletin board.

    You know how I got here today? Through my WP reader…followed a link from your old blog to your site "CLeeMcKenziebooks". That's the first time I've been there and LOVED it. Thought it was so cool.

    Congrats to TB, and I've seen the Audio Machine release all over, too. Congrats to you!

    Take care…I've not been blogging as often, but still get around when I can. 🙂

    M.L. Swift, Writer

    Reply
  12. Tara Tyler R says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    congrats to TB – seeing her everywhere!
    and i love the purpose behind heroes of phenomena!

    great stuff here! now lets make some joy! great idea!

    Reply
  13. Misha Gericke says

    June 10, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Second time I see T.B's cover in less than five minutes. Good luck to her. 🙂

    Reply
  14. debi o'neille says

    June 10, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    I'M glad you posted this, C.Lee; and congratulations T.B.–40 is young for what you've accomplished.The books sounds great!
    Best,
    Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.com

    Reply
  15. Tina says

    June 10, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    I'm definitely game for something I won't regret…but I have my nail appointment this afternoon 🙂 That I know I won't regret..
    I wish "A Woman Lost" all the luck it deserves. Timely concept – I hope it does well!
    The anthology, too, of course. We featured it at the A-Z Blog not too long ago.
    Tina @ Life is Good
    On the Open Road! @ Join us for the 4th Annual Post-Challenge Road Trip!

    Reply
  16. nutschell says

    June 10, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Congrats to TB! Sounds like she has a wonderful life living in England. I hope her debut novel does fabulously!

    Nutschell
    http://www.thewritingnut.com

    Reply
  17. Lexa Cain says

    June 10, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    I'm glad you're getting the word out about TB's book. She's such a sweetie and deserves attention. Good luck to the writers of Phenomena. I think doing things that you will or will not regret can't be decided until you … ya know … DO the things. Then you're either happy with yourself or it's too damn late to do anything about it…

    Reply
  18. Michelle Wallace says

    June 10, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Congrats to TB! Her book is all over the blogosphere!
    I gotta get my hands on Heroes of Phenomena. (I've NEVER downloaded from Smashwords before)

    Reply
  19. Catherine Stine says

    June 10, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Congrats, TB!

    Reply
  20. Nick Wilford says

    June 10, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    Congrats, TB!

    I read about Phenomena through Alex's involvement. Great cause!

    Reply
  21. Melissa says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:26 am

    Congrats, TB.
    Great cause, Lee. Thanks for posting. 🙂

    Reply
  22. Karen Lange says

    June 10, 2014 at 3:00 am

    Better late than never, and 40 isn't so far away from 35 anyway! 🙂 Congrats to TB!

    Reply
  23. klahanie says

    June 10, 2014 at 1:51 am

    Hey celebrity superstar author, Lee and totally decent lady,

    I can understand that you've been anxiously waiting for my comment. The wait is over. Yay!

    It's excellent to note that T.B.'s book has been featured on your site.

    Can Lizzie be tamed? Okay, must find out. And an American living in England. Thanks for the warning! 🙂

    No regrets. Just lessons that teach me.

    As ever, your starstuckest fan,

    Gary

    Reply
  24. Stephanie Faris says

    June 10, 2014 at 1:17 am

    Regret is a waste of energy. Do what you enjoy and forget the past!

    Reply
  25. Angela Brown says

    June 10, 2014 at 12:42 am

    Three cheers for TB's book. It sounds drama-intriguing.
    I'm working each day to do things that will bring me joy, one of which is spending a little time with Chipmunk and getting in some writing 🙂

    Reply
  26. Christine Rains says

    June 9, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Yay for TB! It's an awesome book. I love that quote. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Carol Kilgore says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    Good luck to T.B. on her new book.
    Love the quote, Lee.

    Reply
  28. DEZMOND says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    Oooh… a lesbifriendly book! Such delight!

    Reply
  29. Joylene Nowell Butler says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    I've been seeing the cover everywhere. Congratulations, TB. As for Heroes, the cover is not what you'd associate with Heroes. Certainly has my attention. I love that young people are excited about writing. I met a 13 year old last week who is going to be a huge success. Her parents are already excited and apprenhensive.

    Reply
  30. Natalie Aguirre says

    June 9, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    That thought is so true and something we need to practice every day. Thanks for reminding us.

    Reply
  31. Sherry Ellis says

    June 9, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    I downloaded the book – it's awesome that it's helping an orchestra.

    Reply
  32. Susan Gourley/Kelley says

    June 9, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    The quote touched me. I'm going to seek joy today too. Or am I procrastinating?

    Reply
  33. Southpaw says

    June 9, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    Congrats to all. I'm loving the Heroes of PHENOMENA cover.

    Reply
  34. Lady Lilith says

    June 9, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Nice looking book.
    I like the quote better late then never.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  35. Michael Di Gesu says

    June 9, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Congrats T.B.!!!!

    Great quote, Lee… I'd love to join you!

    Reply
  36. Cherie Reich says

    June 9, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Best wishes to T.B.!

    I just love that quote, Lee. It's quite inspirational. 🙂

    Reply
  37. Hilary Melton-Butcher says

    June 9, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    HI Lee and TB – what an interesting life she leads .. heaven knows if she'll have time to walk her dog now – sport is overwhelming us at the moment .. tennis, football, Commonwealth Games and all ..

    Reading .. yes – how .. sometime! Congratulations to all – cheers HIlary

    Reply
  38. M.J. Fifield says

    June 9, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Congratulations, T.B. Best of luck to you!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      I always appreciate good wishes. Thanks so much.

      Reply
  39. Medeia Sharif says

    June 9, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Heroes looks great and I really enjoyed T.B.'s book.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Still have to read it. Why can't I catch up?

      Reply
  40. SA Larsenッ says

    June 9, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    A Woman Lost sounds interesting and fresh. Congrats to T.B.!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks, Sheri.

      Reply
  41. T. B. Markinson says

    June 9, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Heroes sounds awesome! And I also hope you are off doing something you enjoy. Thanks so much for spreading the word about the sale.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      My pleasure. Hope it helps.

      Reply
  42. Julie Flanders says

    June 9, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Great quote and I hope you are off right now enjoying something you won't regret. 🙂
    I have TB on my blog today too, she rocks.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      Coming over to say hi later.

      Reply
  43. Jay Noel says

    June 9, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Congrats to Ms. Markinson. I made the exact same pledge for publication, and I missed it by 5 years, darnit. Congrats!

    And I downloaded me some Audtomachine!

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      But you did it! That's what counts.

      Reply
  44. Beverly Stowe McClure says

    June 9, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Such great news to start the week. Congratulations to T. B. on the new book. The Heroes of Phenomena sounds wonderful.

    Yes, I'll join you in doing something to fill myself with joy. 🙂

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      The more the merrier.

      Reply
  45. Barbara Watson says

    June 9, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    TB, I can often be found walking my dog too.

    Also worth thinking about: happiness and joy are two very different things…

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      Degree and something else I'm working on expressing in words.

      Reply
  46. L. Diane Wolfe says

    June 9, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    It's not what we do that causes regret – it's what we don't do.

    I love the idea behind the Heroes book.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      Unfortunately, I'm guilty of both.

      Reply
  47. Alex J. Cavanaugh says

    June 9, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Congratulations, TB!
    Thanks for plugging the Heroes of PHENOMENA. We're happy the links are available now and excited to share the stories with the world.

    Reply
    • C. Lee McKenzie says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:26 pm

      Hope Amazon picked up the lower price. I'll have to check today.

      Reply

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