tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83636761841145388802026-10-19T06:46:21.197-04:00Write What Inspires You! ~ Donna M. McDineAward-winning children's author, Donna McDine, shares her writing and marketing tips along with her journey in becoming a children's author. As well as promoting fellow children's authors. Donna McDinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comBlogger151813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-24630194413796071182026-10-19T06:46:21.197-04:002026-10-19T06:46:21.197-04:00Say “Yes” to a Better Day with C. Lee McKenzie on the Energy of Serenity Podcast
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIzKSQU4Bmkqmcr8FBG-5Ec72h0IgjRLiqrkjGY-fR0Om3Wkaz2PGHOAby2u6-C2uwL7uOZeH2_qJ7SJUpawJ3mGBfMXjsvrQcyujb4sDVrIq9JEhv4JZBVD92U5Gkp_xhVA-Bprb8uDscAuoSDzYwIPzikBMAweja7rxr2-VdunUCrpyRo2EwWV3nWg4/s1428/Eos%20Ep%2020%20-%20Reel%202%20-%20C%20Lee%20McKenzie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1428" data-original-width="802" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIzKSQU4Bmkqmcr8FBG-5Ec72h0IgjRLiqrkjGY-fR0Om3Wkaz2PGHOAby2u6-C2uwL7uOZeH2_qJ7SJUpawJ3mGBfMXjsvrQcyujb4sDVrIq9JEhv4JZBVD92U5Gkp_xhVA-Bprb8uDscAuoSDzYwIPzikBMAweja7rxr2-VdunUCrpyRo2EwWV3nWg4/s320/Eos%20Ep%2020%20-%20Reel%202%20-%20C%20Lee%20McKenzie.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">🎬 <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/ITc8GxEyDfM?feature=share " target="_blank">YouTube</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Say “Yes” to a Better Day</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What you say to yourself in the morning can change the way you move through the whole day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sneak peek into the October 20 Energy of Serenity Podcast episode with author, C. Lee McKenzie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">🎬 <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/ITc8GxEyDfM?feature=share " target="_blank">YouTube</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Try starting with “yes”—and notice how your posture, outlook, and energy shift. That positive energy can ripple into the way you greet and connect with others, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What’s one “yes” you’re choosing today? 💛</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">➡ Connect with Donna McDine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Energy of Serenity Newsletter: Seeking to empower your life through the power of the word and energy healing? Opt-in today to the Energy of Serenity Newsletter and learn about specials (before the general public), healthy living tips, and events at https://energyofserenity.com/</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My thank you to you is the one-time $10 off your first Reiki session, class, or product via the welcome email.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Website: <a href="https://energyofserenity.com">https://energyofserenity.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnamcdine/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnamcdine/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/energyofserenity/">https://www.facebook.com/energyofserenity/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Instagram (Reiki): <a href="https://www.instagram.com/energy_of_serenity_reiki/">https://www.instagram.com/energy_of_serenity_reiki/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DonnaMcDineEnergyofSerenity">https://www.youtube.com/@DonnaMcDineEnergyofSerenity</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">➡<b>Connect with C. Lee McKenzie:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cleemckenzieauthor">https://www.facebook.com/cleemckenzieauthor</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cleemckenzie/">https://www.instagram.com/cleemckenzie/</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleemckenzie/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleemckenzie/</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@cleemckenzie">https://substack.com/@cleemckenzie</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Website: <a href="https://www.cleemckenziebooks.com/">https://www.cleemckenziebooks.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">#Mindset #MorningMindset #PowerOfWords #PositiveOutlook #SelfTalk @cleemckenzie</div><br />Best wishes,</div><p>
<i>Donna M. McDine</i></p><p>
Multi Award-winning Children's Author</p><p>
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<p>Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!</p>
<p><a href="https://mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplace/buy-books/childrens/picture-books/angels-forever-home/"><i>Angel's Forever Home</i></a> ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older</p>
<p><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html/"><i>Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters</i></a> ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved</p>
<p><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>A Sandy Grave</i></a> ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review</p>
<p><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>Powder Monkey</i></a> ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review</p>
<p><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>Hockey Agony</i></a> ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review</p>
<p><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>The Golden Pathway</i></a> ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist </p>
<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Donna McDinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-18974535642605450622026-10-18T11:03:37.139-04:002026-10-18T11:03:37.139-04:00You don’t need to “feel ready” to write the book with C. Lee McKenzie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJ4OP2H_4Noaknt4feiuy8gEvG_PemnVo7tbC_JuGijk7rSRaNyjvvpeUF_6gnbZO4NKW85e7bupazlT9x5r2LLh1JA9PpPZpkviaIGwQBgIXIE78p59s27Mv68FRUz_s-jkoPmwRwz_uym17haLw0mBDIaizuvmJ1jQOYlOxKkFhv7J40nUlNXPSkwD_/s802/EoS%20Ep%2020%20-%20Reel%20I%20-%20C%20Lee%20McKenzie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="454" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJ4OP2H_4Noaknt4feiuy8gEvG_PemnVo7tbC_JuGijk7rSRaNyjvvpeUF_6gnbZO4NKW85e7bupazlT9x5r2LLh1JA9PpPZpkviaIGwQBgIXIE78p59s27Mv68FRUz_s-jkoPmwRwz_uym17haLw0mBDIaizuvmJ1jQOYlOxKkFhv7J40nUlNXPSkwD_/s320/EoS%20Ep%2020%20-%20Reel%20I%20-%20C%20Lee%20McKenzie.png" width="181" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/36zE08ZY32M?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/36zE08ZY32M?feature=share</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>
Stop Thinking and Start Doing.
You don’t need to “feel ready” to write the book. <div><br /></div><div>Save this if you’ve been overthinking your first draft.
Tag someone who keeps saying they want to write one. </div><div><br /></div><div>The only way a book gets written is if you sit down and put words on the page. </div><div> </div><div>One sentence at a time. </div><div>One idea at a time. </div><div>One messy draft at a time. </div><div><br /></div><div>That’s the part people skip—they keep planning, researching, and waiting for the perfect moment. </div><div><br /></div><div>Start before you’re ready.
Start before it sounds good.
Start with the next sentence.
That’s how books happen. </div><div><br /></div><div>What are you putting off right now? </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sneak peek into the October 20 Energy of Serenity Podcast:</b> <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/36zE08ZY32M?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/36zE08ZY32M?feature=share</a> </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Connect with Donna McDine </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Energy of Serenity Newsletter: </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Seeking to empower your life through the power of the word and energy healing? </div><div><br /></div><div>Opt-in today to the Energy of Serenity Newsletter and learn about specials (before the general public), healthy living tips, and events at https://energyofserenity.com/
My thank you to you is the one-time $10 off your first Reiki session, class, or product via the welcome email. </div><div><br /></div><div>Website: <a href="https://energyofserenity.com">https://energyofserenity.com</a> </div><div>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnamcdine/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnamcdine/</a> </div><div>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/energyofserenity/">https://www.facebook.com/energyofserenity/</a> </div><div>Instagram (Reiki): <a href="https://www.instagram.com/energy_of_serenity_reiki/">https://www.instagram.com/energy_of_serenity_reiki/</a> </div><div>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DonnaMcDineEnergyofSerenity">https://www.youtube.com/@DonnaMcDineEnergyofSerenity</a> </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Connect with C. Lee McKenzie </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cleemckenzieauthor ">https://www.facebook.com/cleemckenzieauthor </a></div><div>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cleemckenzie/">https://www.instagram.com/cleemckenzie/</a> </div><div>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleemckenzie/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleemckenzie/</a> </div><div>Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@cleemckenzie">https://substack.com/@cleemckenzie</a> </div><div>Website: <a href="https://www.cleemckenziebooks.com">https://www.cleemckenziebooks.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>#WriteTheBook #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #StopOverthinking #CreativeProcess @cleemckenzie</div><div><p>
Best wishes,</p><p>
<i>Donna M. McDine</i></p><p>
Multi Award-winning Children's Author</p><p>
</p>
<p>Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!</p>
<p><a href="https://mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplace/buy-books/childrens/picture-books/angels-forever-home/"><i>Angel's Forever Home</i></a> ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older</p>
<p><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html/"><i>Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters</i></a> ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved</p>
<p><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>A Sandy Grave</i></a> ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review</p>
<p><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>Powder Monkey</i></a> ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review</p>
<p><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>Hockey Agony</i></a> ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review</p>
<p><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>The Golden Pathway</i></a> ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist </p>
<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>Donna McDinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-26750540870362124822026-09-14T19:55:51.021-04:002026-09-14T20:02:46.358-04:00Distant Reiki Healing... what is it? how does it work?
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghazfGdclrqiLJf18pDUGqMVn3SIoYweAcwxm0KiAtOEA6kZYEDNtj_6L1LgKtO5BlBiJSk-ikcddIgP6bbMK_2hP0vASbdQ7WWESLV5hhB2jpWR8jy9-bPD7E_Db4jtWmbG78OHHYapkMWk2NjQs_lgKx8VP-sQVdy7To93AMOoPCMq7nwMEg1FsiotAA/s1280/Distant%20Reiki.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghazfGdclrqiLJf18pDUGqMVn3SIoYweAcwxm0KiAtOEA6kZYEDNtj_6L1LgKtO5BlBiJSk-ikcddIgP6bbMK_2hP0vASbdQ7WWESLV5hhB2jpWR8jy9-bPD7E_Db4jtWmbG78OHHYapkMWk2NjQs_lgKx8VP-sQVdy7To93AMOoPCMq7nwMEg1FsiotAA/s320/Distant%20Reiki.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Distant Reiki Healing... what is it? how does it work? </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Feel free to ask your questions freely. I'm honored to engage. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://energyofserenity.com/energy-of-serenity-blog/f/distant-reiki-the-complete-guide-to-remote-energy-healing"><span style="font-family: times;">https://energyofserenity.com/energy-of-serenity-blog/f/distant-reiki-the-complete-guide-to-remote-energy-healing</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Namaste,</span></div><p>
<i><span style="font-family: times;">Donna M. McDine</span></i></p><p><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: times;"><i><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0px; text-transform: initial;">Certified Medical Reiki Master, Reiki Master Teacher, Reflexologist, Sound Healer & Master Channeler at </span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0px; text-transform: initial;">Energy of Serenity & Award-winning Children's Author</span></i></span></p><p>
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<p><i><span style="font-family: times;">Power of the Word & Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!</span></i></p><p>
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<p><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplace/buy-books/childrens/picture-books/angels-forever-home/"><i>Angel's Forever Home</i></a> ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html/"><i>Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters</i></a> ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>A Sandy Grave</i></a> ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>Powder Monkey</i></a> ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>Hockey Agony</i></a> ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="www.donnamcdine.com/books.html"><i>The Golden Pathway</i></a> ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist </span></p>
<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Donna McDinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.com0