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Just Typikel...

Humorous quirky stories that leave readers delighted it’s Kelly’s life, and not theirs.

middle-age and elderly women with Canadian flags
baking fails
Kelly Mckenzie

Celebrating A Life Well-Lived This July 1 Canada Day

We’ll be celebrating a life well-lived this July 1 Canada Day. Yes, our 101-year-old mom has moved on to her

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Kelly Mckenzie June 30, 2024
word search book and celebratory balloons
Gone but never forgotten
Kelly Mckenzie

Our Beloved Francine Has Passed Away At 101

Yes, I’m so sorry to report our beloved Francine has passed away at 101, after a brief illness. What a

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Kelly Mckenzie June 17, 2024
white and crimson orchids in frog rimmed pot
bathing suit alternatives
Kelly Mckenzie

How To Keep An Orchid Thriving

How to keep an orchid thriving is on deck today. But first, if you’re new here, welcome, and if not,

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Kelly Mckenzie May 26, 2024
Woman signing pile of books
frogs
Kelly Mckenzie

How To Host A Successful Book Launch Party

How to host a successful book launch party … But first, if you’re new here, welcome, and if not, welcome

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Kelly Mckenzie May 18, 2024
Elderly woman reposed in chair
Boss moms
Kelly Mckenzie

Why I Won’t Be Visiting Mom this Mother’s Day

Why I won’t be visiting Mom this Mother’s Day is on deck today. But first, if you’re new here, welcome,

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Kelly Mckenzie May 11, 2024
woman laughing while reading a book
laugh out loud books
Kelly Mckenzie

Some Great Mother’s Day Gift Book Suggestions

Some great Mother’s Day Gift book suggestions is today’s Just TypiKel post. But first, how is it May already? Is

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Kelly Mckenzie May 3, 2024
profile of black and white dog
book promotion
Kelly Mckenzie

Your Book Is Published, Now What?

Your book is published, now what? Are you doing a second book, Kelly? Are you relaxing into Spring and gadding

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Kelly Mckenzie April 22, 2024
smiling woman reading book
#1 New release in Professional and Business Humor
Kelly Mckenzie

Erma Bombeck Made Me Do It

Yes, Erma Bombeck made me do it. Do What? Isn’t she …? I know, it seems a bit confusing. But

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Kelly Mckenzie April 15, 2024
Woman in red glasses reading red paperback
Asian antiques Vancouver
Kelly Mckenzie

It’s Been Quite The Whirlwind Since My Debut Book Was Published

It’s been quite the whirlwind since my debut book Never, Never, Hardly Ever (NNHE) was published on March 20th. But

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Kelly Mckenzie April 2, 2024
celebrating the publication stats of new book
#1 New release in Professional and Business Humor
Kelly Mckenzie

Never, Never, Hardly Ever Is Launched!

Never, Never, Hardly Ever is launched! Yes, I am thrilled to say it’s off my laptop and out into the

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Kelly Mckenzie March 22, 2024
woman holding up her debut book overtop box of others
A mother daughter story of antiques and antics
Kelly Mckenzie

My Debut Book Is Now Available!

My debut book is now available! Never, Never, Hardly Ever, is now available for order on Amazon. My debut book

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Kelly Mckenzie March 20, 2024
female author reading from her book
Canadian mystery writer
Kelly Mckenzie

Check Out This Seasoned Author

Check out this seasoned author! A few years ago, I introduced many readers to the Canadian mystery writer Louise Penny

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Kelly Mckenzie March 15, 2024
photo of frog leaping out of antique Chinese blue and white pot
Asian antiques Vancouver
Kelly Mckenzie

My Book’s Publication Date And Title!

Yay! I can finally share my book’s publication date and title! And on International Women’s Day, too. I Never, Never,

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Kelly Mckenzie March 8, 2024
father and daughter posing stiffly
Asian antiques Vancouver
Kelly Mckenzie

Our Doc Who Did House Calls

Our Doc who did house calls. If you’re new here, welcome and if not, welcome back! Thanks for stopping by

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Kelly Mckenzie February 16, 2024
pregnant woman sideways in doorway
asian antiques
Kelly Mckenzie

How Writing A Book Can Be A Little Bit Like Being Pregnant

How writing a book can be a little bit like being pregnant If you’re new here, welcome, and if not,

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Kelly Mckenzie February 9, 2024
elderly woman gets hearing test
Asian antiques Vancouver
Kelly Mckenzie

Should Our 101-Year-Old Wear Her Hearing Aids?

“Should our 101-year-old wear her hearing aids?” What’s that got to do with your book, Kel? If you’re new here,

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Kelly Mckenzie February 2, 2024
Holding one of ten diaries written by mom.
honolulu hawaii
Kelly Mckenzie

My Book Would Be Nothing Without These

It’s true. My book would be nothing without these. But first, if you’re new here, welcome, and if not, welcome

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Kelly Mckenzie January 26, 2024
woman in sheepskin jacket
coming-of-age memoir
Kelly Mckenzie

On To The Next Chapter

On to the next chapter! If you’re new here, welcome! If you’re a regular visitor, welcome back! It has been

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Kelly Mckenzie January 19, 2024
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Kelly McKenzie worked at her mother’s Vancouver Asian antique store for over a decade. After struggling to make her first sale, she went on to become her mother’s dependable right-hand gal, picking up bookkeeping skills, marathon running and a husband along the way.

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