Michelle I. Mason
I'm a full-time writer, focusing mainly on young adult and middle grade fiction with some freelance PR writing and editing on the side. I'm a wife, mom and Christian who loves to play the violin, cross-stitch, cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals and, of course, read. I also watch way too much TV.
Email me at mfaszold(at)hotmail(dot)com.
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YA Review: CARAVAL by Stephanie Garber
I did not read nearly as much as I thought I would on our trip to Australia, but it’s because I was busy doing things like holding koalas and feeding kangaroos. Actually, I ticked those off my bucket list on … Continue reading
Writing in Reverse: The First Draft Read-Through
When I finished drafting this manuscript in November, I said I intended to let it sit until after Thanksgiving. That plan changed drastically when I received an R&R (revise and resubmit) on another manuscript the same day I wrote that … Continue reading
Posted in Revising, Writing, Writing in Reverse
Tagged beginnings, first drafts, pacing, revising, twists, writing
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MMGM: STORY THIEVES: THE STOLEN CHAPTERS by James Riley
Before I get started with my MMGM post–yay!–there’s still time to enter my giveaway for signed paperbacks of MarcyKate Connolly’s MONSTROUS and Trisha Leaver’s THE SECRETS WE KEEP. Visit my 4th blogiversary post for details. Fun statistic: many of my … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Middle Grade, MMGM, Reading, Review
Tagged books, characters, humor, middle grade, MMGM, reading, series, twists
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YA Review: THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US by Kasie West
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been more than a month since I’ve written a review. But then, I read a few adult books in the past month, and I don’t review those on the blog, so we’ll use that as … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, Review, Young Adult
Tagged books, characters, humor, reading, romance, twists, YA
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YA Review: BECOMING JINN by Lori Goldstein
I’ve been meaning to read BECOMING JINN for a while, particularly as I enjoy Lori Goldstein’s posts on YAtopia and I like to support authors who share their knowledge with those of us still in the trenches. I’m so glad … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, Review, Young Adult
Tagged books, friendship, premise, reading, romance, series, stakes, twists, YA
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FINDING AUDREY and a Couple of Other YA Books You Should Read
It’s been a while since I posted a roundup of young adult books I didn’t get around to reviewing, so I figured it was time. First up is FINDING AUDREY by Sophie Kinsella, best known for her CONFESSIONS OF A … Continue reading
MMGM: SEABORNE: THE LOST PRINCE by Matt Myklusch
Several years ago I won a contest for a signed copy of Matt Myklusch’s first book, THE ACCIDENTAL HERO, and I became an instant fan. I loved all three of the Jack Blank books and passed that enjoyment on to … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade, MMGM, Reading, Review
Tagged adventure, books, dialogue, humor, middle grade, MMGM, reading, series, stakes, twists
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