Second edition out now. The book has been completely reformatted and re-edited. Enjoy the read, available in paperback or Kindle. Search for Joseph R Mason on any Amazon platform. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08XXY3VPS
Category: Writing
The Accident – A short story
Photo by Dominika Kwiatkowska on Pexels.com A salutary tale - and a warning to all. It was a quiet winter’s evening. The temperature had not risen much above zero, and the morning frost had hung heavy in trees and hedgerows all day. On my way home, I took the road through the forest. It was …
Never give up. A salutary tale for budding writers and poets.
JRM busy posing pretending to write. Prize fighter James Corbett was once asked: ‘What’s the most important thing for a man to do to become a champion?’ He replied, ‘Fight one more round.’ Successful people have different talents, but they all have these qualities: perseverance, tenacity, and stick-to-it-iveness (I know, made up word). Thomas Grey …
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Thomas, Wizard’s Son
My book is finally published, and available on Amazon worldwide. Just search for Joseph R Mason on any platform. This is book one in a series called The Tales of Trymyll. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thomas-Wizards-Son-Tales-Trymyll/dp/B08P3PC59P/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Joseph+r+mason&qid=1606561032&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thomas-Wizards-Son-Tales-Trymyll/dp/B08P3PC59P/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywlords=Joseph+r+mason&qid=1606561032&sr=8-2 Please read in either paperback or on Kindle and leave a five star review, even if you hate it!
The Problem with Literary Agents and Publishers.
A member of the Grammar Police talking to an author. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com When I sit down to read a book, I love the escapism; I love to fall into the story, in my mind, I become part of the story. I eagerly read on, page upon page, chapter after chapter, absorbing the …
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Rupert – A short story.
. Written for The Hailsham Festival 2020. At thirteen, Rupert thought he was the unhappiest boy in the world. He had no friends, his parents were far too busy being busy to even remember they had a son. Materially, he wanted for nothing. He had nice clothes, designer brands only. He had the latest technology, …
Dancing?
Photo by cihat özsaray on Pexels.com I was alone, At least I was. But now I have company, Not that I needed it, Not that I ever wanted it, Now that I have it. When I was alone I craved the presence of others. Now I crave solitude More than friendship. Much, much more. I …
Modern Slavery 2020
Modern Slavery 2020 Is it me, the world, stupidity or wit?The heights of joy and gladness, the deepest darkest pitThe depths of cruel depravity, for all the world to seeWas slavery abolished in 1833?Why not ask the young girl, shackled to her bedIn filthy rags and sperm stained sheets, raped, molested, red raw teets. Ask …
Thomas, Wizard’s Son. Book 1 of The Tales of Trymyll.
I have now completed all 29 chapters of this book and sent it off. Here is the first chapter as a taster. ©Joseph R. Mason 2019 Chapter 1. The Hidden Cave. In the village where Tom lived, not much happened, in the county where Tom lived, not much more happened. In fact, in the whole …
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