Another great review! Thank you all so much for reading The Line That Divides. Thank you Shauna Wheelwright for reading and reviewing. You are awesome!!!
: http://ilovetoreadandreviewbooks.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-line-that-divides.html
Monday, April 20, 2015
Review!!!
Another great review! Thank you all so much for reading The Line That Divides. Thank you Shauna Wheelwright for reading and reviewing. You are awesome!!!
: http://ilovetoreadandreviewbooks.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-line-that-divides.html
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Just a few more books
So I finally had the chance, upon recommendation by a close friend, to read The Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson. If you haven't had a chance to read them and you like fantasy, I highly suggest them.
I also had the chance to read a few stand alone novels, some that are sequels, but can be read on their own as well. The Season by Sarah MacLean
and Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters by Shannon Hale. I highly recommend these to read.Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Dear Editor
Dear New Characters,
Maybe you haven't gotten the memo yet, but I'm the author. You really should do what I tell you, except for the fact that what you end up doing is probably so much better than what I would have told you in the first place. So, I guess you just go on doing what you're doing and I'll deal with it.
Okay, I guess you can ignore the memo. Apparently I'm not the author, I'm just the crazy writer who reads books in her head and happens to write down what goes on in there. In fact, maybe, I'm just crazy. Well, not really crazy, everything has a purpose and of course eventually I will find out what that purpose is, but of course it will be by the end of the book and by that time I really will be going crazy and then I'll reach the end of your story and think this is the end. That's the point when you laugh your evil (well I guess you're the protagonist so your laugh isn't evil) laugh and kindly inform me that this is only book one of three.
It might as well be book one of 100 because now I have to go through the pain and frustration of writing all the rest of your story before I can find out what FINALLY happens and through it all you'll be put through pain and suffering both mental and physical because of course your story would be really boring without all the pain and suffering stuff.
And of course the pain and suffering I put you through is payback for the fact that you aren't a stand alone book and there are at least two more books I have to write. Really, that's just mean. Why can't you just resolve your issues in 80,000 words? Oh, because there are two of you and you both have to make sure you have equal protagonist rights. Got it. So not only do I have to give you equal rights and attention you both have to have your own book and your own sets of troubles, trials, and suffering.
Then to make things worse you go and complicate matters in the entire Seven Realms, so OF COURSE, now I have to write a whole third book just to resolve the problems you really started by being who you are. To top all that off I had to go and create a whole world with crazy cities and towns with weird names and naming characters that have gifts and issues. It's not easy you know. I do have a full time job that I have to work and a life beyond my writing. How do you expect me to function when you are constantly there in the back of my mind taunting me with your story and the excitement of something new and wondrous.
Why can't we all just get along really? I could resolve you in 10,000 more words, but of course you would the most boring story ever and we can't have that. Ugh. I knew when I had that dream to get you started that I should have just stuck with the 50,000 word romance. What was I thinking? Apparently I wasn't. (sigh)
Grudgingly yours,
Melanie Mason, Author
Maybe you haven't gotten the memo yet, but I'm the author. You really should do what I tell you, except for the fact that what you end up doing is probably so much better than what I would have told you in the first place. So, I guess you just go on doing what you're doing and I'll deal with it.
Okay, I guess you can ignore the memo. Apparently I'm not the author, I'm just the crazy writer who reads books in her head and happens to write down what goes on in there. In fact, maybe, I'm just crazy. Well, not really crazy, everything has a purpose and of course eventually I will find out what that purpose is, but of course it will be by the end of the book and by that time I really will be going crazy and then I'll reach the end of your story and think this is the end. That's the point when you laugh your evil (well I guess you're the protagonist so your laugh isn't evil) laugh and kindly inform me that this is only book one of three.
It might as well be book one of 100 because now I have to go through the pain and frustration of writing all the rest of your story before I can find out what FINALLY happens and through it all you'll be put through pain and suffering both mental and physical because of course your story would be really boring without all the pain and suffering stuff.
And of course the pain and suffering I put you through is payback for the fact that you aren't a stand alone book and there are at least two more books I have to write. Really, that's just mean. Why can't you just resolve your issues in 80,000 words? Oh, because there are two of you and you both have to make sure you have equal protagonist rights. Got it. So not only do I have to give you equal rights and attention you both have to have your own book and your own sets of troubles, trials, and suffering.
Then to make things worse you go and complicate matters in the entire Seven Realms, so OF COURSE, now I have to write a whole third book just to resolve the problems you really started by being who you are. To top all that off I had to go and create a whole world with crazy cities and towns with weird names and naming characters that have gifts and issues. It's not easy you know. I do have a full time job that I have to work and a life beyond my writing. How do you expect me to function when you are constantly there in the back of my mind taunting me with your story and the excitement of something new and wondrous.
Why can't we all just get along really? I could resolve you in 10,000 more words, but of course you would the most boring story ever and we can't have that. Ugh. I knew when I had that dream to get you started that I should have just stuck with the 50,000 word romance. What was I thinking? Apparently I wasn't. (sigh)
Grudgingly yours,
Melanie Mason, Author
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Sunday
What a wonderful day! I've actually had a great week this week. I was able to work on some new stories, work, go to the temple, get my car cleaned, help some friends, have a mini party, and relax (just a little).
Then today I get to start a new week with an amazing Sunday. Church was beautiful. In Sunday school we had an awesome lesson on Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. The thoughts and comments shared filled my soul. In Relief Society meeting my best friend stepped up to the plate and gave an awesome impromptu lesson on Joseph Smith.
I'm just so grateful for the blessings I have. Even the trials I go through in life have blessed me in some way. Hopefully I can live my life in a way that will show my Heavenly Father how grateful I am for what he gives me and I will always be in his debt.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Sunrise, Sunset
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| Sunrise on the Columbia River |
Here are some of the most spectacular ones.
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| Sunset over Portland, OR |
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| Sunset at Rosario Beach, WA |
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| Sunset at Poi Pu Beach, Kauai, HI |
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| Sunset on Kauai |
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| Sunset in Cancun, Mexico |
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| Sunrise in Cancun, Mexico |
Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015
Dear Editor
Dear Inner Editor,
Yes, you, the one in my head that won't stop critiquing. I get it!!! I need to work on everything, nothing will ever be good enough to print again. Blah, blah, blah, blah. Go away before I ax all my main characters and burn my laptop.
You heard me,
MMason
Dear Real Editor,
You there, the nice one who actually helps my writing be better. Thank you. I appreciate you. Keep up the good work. Just ignore the angry inner editor that wants to scrap every story, she'll get a good night's sleep and feel better in the morning. Thanks again for your help.
Gratefully Yours,
MMason
Yes, you, the one in my head that won't stop critiquing. I get it!!! I need to work on everything, nothing will ever be good enough to print again. Blah, blah, blah, blah. Go away before I ax all my main characters and burn my laptop.
You heard me,
MMason
Dear Real Editor,
You there, the nice one who actually helps my writing be better. Thank you. I appreciate you. Keep up the good work. Just ignore the angry inner editor that wants to scrap every story, she'll get a good night's sleep and feel better in the morning. Thanks again for your help.
Gratefully Yours,
MMason
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Nine Books
I know you don't believe me. I really did read nine books. Just to prove it here they are in order of completion:
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas (Yes, I'm annoyed because there is going to be another one and I can't read it yet because it isn't published.)
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
Ever After High: A Wonderlandiful World by Shannon Hale
Crossed by Ally Condie
Reached by Ally Condie
Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Geir
Emerald Green by Kerstin Geir
Twice Upon a Time #1 Rapunzel, the One With All The Hair by Wendy Mass
Of course the week before I read:
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Matched by Ally Condie
Though of all these books my favorite were the Ruby Red series by Kerstin Geir. Loved them. Want to own them.
I have to admit that I do love libraries. Thanks to the Multnomah County Library I was able to do absolutely nothing but read and work for a whole week. A library to me is like stepping into a candy shop where everything is free.
How is it that a whole week has gone by...?
Just when I think I'm catching up on stuff I sit down and realize that a whole stinking week has zipped by and I have gotten nothing done. No editing, no writing, no emails, no blog posts, no reading...wait...ahhh that's what happened. I read a book...
well okay two books...
okay fine four books...
seriously, whatever, okay, I'll admit it, I read nine books this last week. Yep, nine.
So I guess it makes sense that I didn't get anything else done.
Oh oh. I worked. I did that too. I guess that counts for something.
Well goodbye lazy days, hello lots of catch up work. Sigh.
well okay two books...
okay fine four books...
seriously, whatever, okay, I'll admit it, I read nine books this last week. Yep, nine.
So I guess it makes sense that I didn't get anything else done.
Oh oh. I worked. I did that too. I guess that counts for something.
Well goodbye lazy days, hello lots of catch up work. Sigh.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2014 ANWA Conference
So this last weekend I was able to again attend the American Night Writer's Association (ANWA) 2014 Conference. What an amazing experience. Though I always take a hit to my self-esteem after these conferences and I spend a good day thinking my writing is horrible, LOL, after I process the enormous amount of information I learn I actually get excited about the things I've learned and what I can do to improve and move on.
The conference took place at the Mesa Hilton in Mesa, AZ. It was nice to spend a few days in the warmer weather and to drink from that firehose of information. Hopefully everything will sink in soon.
At the conference I was able to meet some interesting characters. During the conference on Friday
night we had an Antagonist gala.
I met Professor Umbridge, but she didn't mess with me because shortly after that I posed with my good friend Maleficent.
The best of all though was when I got to meet best-selling author Brandon Mull. Crazy!!!
I learned so much all weekend long and I am hoping that it will help me with my future endeavors. It was also great to meet up and reconnect with friends. You can't beat that. :)
The conference took place at the Mesa Hilton in Mesa, AZ. It was nice to spend a few days in the warmer weather and to drink from that firehose of information. Hopefully everything will sink in soon.
At the conference I was able to meet some interesting characters. During the conference on Friday night we had an Antagonist gala.I met Professor Umbridge, but she didn't mess with me because shortly after that I posed with my good friend Maleficent.
The best of all though was when I got to meet best-selling author Brandon Mull. Crazy!!!
I learned so much all weekend long and I am hoping that it will help me with my future endeavors. It was also great to meet up and reconnect with friends. You can't beat that. :)
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