About “Time & Consequences” the Book

Turquoise Nez Timerhorn seems to have it all. She’s gorgeous. She’s got lots of friends and admirers. Her boyfriend – Ed, who has supermodel looks and is not only captain of the unbeaten basketball team but also a high achiever in the classroom adores her. She even lands a plum internship. Turquoise and Ed are shoo-ins for King and Queen of the Senior Prom. There’s only one problem – Ed is Mr. Punctuality, while Turquoise can’t get anywhere on time.

You’ll laugh out loud at Turquoise’s zany antics as she strives to get her addiction to lateness under control. Will she truly overcome this predicament? This fun parable will get you thinking in new ways about what time really means, and how it could be a bridge or a wedge between people.

Testimonials

See what our profound readers are saying

“… a wonderfully entertaining, yet thoughtfully realistic com- ing of age [story] … her actions wreak havoc … and have the potential to utterly destroy … her chances for success … This is a tale of redemption that will resonate with readers of all ages, especially young adult readers who are themselves in the throes of navigating the complexities of life on their road to maturity. ”

Sharen E. McKinney-AlstonRetired Principal, Professor & Educator

“Having been a health care provider for over 30 years, working strictly by appointment, time management is crucially impor- tant. Respect for my patients’ time and their respect for mine is the lifeblood that keeps our practice running smoothly. The lessons taught in Time & Consequences are of vital importance for young people to learn. Told in a story they can relate to, young readers of all ages will take away a lesson to live by, for all aspects of their personal and future professional lives. Thank you, M. Lauryn for getting the message out!”

David A. GreeneD.D.S.

“… a great read! The story allows us to … see ourselves or someone else we know. It’s funny. It’s serious. It moves us to search for solutions to our own dilemmas. The title is very appropriate for the way the majority of us live, whether we realize it or not.”

Gail L. JohnsonRetired Teaching Supervisor & Educator

“All of us have specific experiences dealing with time. We try to manage it in increments to our advantage. Some of us are successful and some of us, not so much. Turquoise takes us on a journey of discovery—If we pay attention, we’ll learn how to master time.”

Marva GoinsEducator & Author

“I would highly recommend the book Time & Consequences by M. Lauryn Alexander. The book impresses the reader with the importance of being punctual. It is a wonderful life skill that I as a teacher taught to students. I had a former student who was constantly late and missed the first hour of school several times a week. Being late caused her to have a poor reading grade. I explained this to her father during a school conference. He was very receptive to having her come to school on time. She became very punctual and became a successful student. She is now a concert pianist.”

Michele BoyerRetired Kindergarten Teacher

"Time & Consequences was such a great read. It was an absolute mood lifter that will keep you laughing and wanting to read more and more. It also teaches life lessons without getting preachy. I highly recommended it to any teen."

J. D.High School Student

“According to the psychotherapist, Stephanie Sarkis, “Time blindness is a difficulty with a perception of time, how much time is passed, and how much time it’s going to take to do something”. https://bitly.ws/34BeL. I am coping with time blindness myself and a friend of mine recommended that I should read Time & Consequences. Much to my surprise, I realized that I had similar lateness habits as the main character in this book. Even though this is a fiction novel, in reality this problem can be a daily challenge in the real world. I’m glad that I’ve read this book and I am working hard on finding solutions for my tardiness. There is hope for people like me!”

Rafael G. LopezCollege student and a much-appreciated reader

“As a dual career holder; timing is everything to me. Going from one job to another on a daily basis can be challenging. I have had a few subordinates who couldn’t resonate with being timely in one career vs. two! My words of encouragement or support often fell on deaf ears. I ordered a few copies of this amazing book; which put time and the ramifications for not being timely into perspective for my employees. The lessons noted in this book are invaluable and I can’t wait for it to reach more people with translations! The relatable story will stand the test of all time to come!”
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” — Jackie Robinson

Ayana KonéAssistant VP, Morgan Stanley

“I highly recommend Time & Consequences to anyone look- ing for an engaging and thought-provoking read. The novel brilliantly emphasizes the significance of punctuality and the long-term effects of our daily time-management decisions. Turquoise Nez Timerhorn’s journey is a huge reminder that time is a precious and that should never be taken for granted. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to improve their time-management skills and achieve their goals.”

Jerome DenobregaProject Manager