Prompt: Something on your "to-do list" that never gets done. The item that sits with patient spiteUpon the list, by day and night,Is not to climb a mountain peak,Nor some profound, poetic streak.It’s simpler far, yet seems to growA dread that only I can know.It mocks me from its linen throne,A simple, solitary groan:"Change bedroom …
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My new WIP A very funny take on a horror story involving a Wizard Detective, a very much alive and dapper skeleton, a talking cat whose IQ outshines them all, and a teenage werewolf in denial. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. Absolutely everything! Where do I start? Publishing before Christmas 2025. (Fingers Crossed!) Here …
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"Thomas, Wizard's Son" by Joseph R. Mason is the first book in The Tales of Trymyll trilogy. It follows 13-year-old Thomas, who discovers a hidden cave leading to the magical realm of Trymyll. Guided by a dragon, he embarks on a quest to save the fading land from a malevolent wizard.
I stepped on the stage with a confident grin, My knees only knocked from excitement within. The spotlight came on, I gave it a squint, And tripped on the mic cord (just a small hint). ~ I stood up with flair like I’d meant it that way, And coughed out a speech I’d rehearsed yesterday, …
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"Jonathan, Dragon Master" is the thrilling second book in Joseph R. Mason's The Tales of Trymyll trilogy. It follows teenage wizards Jonathan and Thomas, alongside Glynda, a brave orphan, and Samuel, a dwarf warrior, as they confront the evil Master. Rich in adventure and camaraderie, this family-friendly fantasy is available on Amazon.
