a.c.Mason

I appreciate the time every view takes to read my work. I received a review from Dark Diva Reviews. Please take moment to visit the review site.

http://ddrreviews.blogspot.com/2010/03/acquitas-i-betrayal-by-ac-mason.html

Mason
a.c.Mason
Darkness ♀♂ Desires
www.acmason.com

My next full length novel is a Dark Humor Paranormal Romance, DEAD AND ADORED.

Here is the blurb:

Can a thousand-year-old zombie teach a grieving woman why love is worth the risk?

When Vaihan Zelkos Ancient zombie, Special Advisor to the President is asked to pursue Leera Waltz to find out if she and her brother are helping an anti-zombie militant fund his terrorist activities, he doesn’t intend to fall in love. But the widow sees him as no other has. She lures his heart.

Leera meets a mysterious undead. Vaihan’s appetite for life brings her back to the world of the living. As she discovers the woman he brings out in her, her heart opens up to the possibility of love once more. Passion ignites heat between them and she is swept into his bed. 

Vaihan will do anything to protect his adored. But will Leera trust him when she uncovers the truth behind his original pursuit?

These aren’t your run-of-the-mill zombies. Ancient zombies are cultured and influential in circles of power. In exchange for their integrated into society they are helping the government cover up a secret but you’ll have to read the book to find out what.

Mason
a.c.Mason
Darkness ♀♂ Desires
www.acmason.com

As many of you know by day I’m a superhero and at night an evil mastermind, figuratively of course. My day job has provided me many opportunities to see my country’s mosaic, a glimpse into the tapestry known as Canada. Last night was one of these wonderful opportunities.

I went to a Lawrence Hill reading of his award winning, national bestseller The Book Of Negroes.

I’d never read Mr. Hill, though I had heard about his work, which begs the questions why? One of the reasons is Mr. Hill’s experience in Canada is similar to my own and the subject matter is emotionally charged on a personal level. Though, I haven’t read his work I have a deep admiration for what he has accomplished. I can’t help but appreciate someone who brings history to life beyond the dates and facts. History is the stories of those that came before us.

Since I noted to people that I was going to the reading, countless individuals of all ethnic backgrounds told me about how profound reading The Book Of Negroes was for them.

From the perspective of a writer, I enjoyed the passages he chose to read and his reasons. Mr. Hill’s narrative weaves a smooth tone.

Mr. Hill took questions and spoke to his journey as a writer, which incited laugher from audience.

I am reading The Book Of Negroes.

Learn more here: http://www.lawrencehill.com/

One other thing that came from last night was I learned about Project Bookmark Canada.
 
Learn more here: http://projectbookmarkcanada.ca/

Mason
a.c.Mason

Interested in the review read here:

http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=18180

Mason
a.c.Mason
Darkness ♀♂ Desires
www.acmason.com

Wow. Mason, are you going to write on your own blog?

Oh my, I think, I might just do that. Lol. All jokes aside I enjoy showcasing some fellow writers I know and the work they are doing.

As the title suggests I’m going to strip down my writing process to the bare flesh.

Idea: a realization of a possible way of doing something or of something to be done

Example: NIGHT REINS. Ancient immortals fighting to keep us safe from Vampires. The immortal race lives one image out in the open and a secret society.

Issue: a source of conflict, misgiving, or emotional distress

Example: DEAD AND ADORED. I don’t like Zombies. I’m stunned at my own prejudice against beings that have done nothing to me. It’s not their fault they want to eat people. What kind of world could I create where Zobies are “ok”. What kind of zombie would be a hero of sorts.

Once I have something in my head it ferments or masticates in my brain.

Ferment: to cause, develop, or evolve something, or be developed or evolved 

Masticate: pulverize food inside the mouth, using the teeth and jaws

I prefer to say masticate, which is a Masonism, my brain chews over the idea/issue until scenes and dialogue start to take place. My characters take form in my mind and I have them rehearse the scenes playing them out a number of ways before I write. I think my camera operator background and floor directing experience help. Is this a wide-angle scene or a close up? I play out way more material in my mind then I’ll ever need for the book. Often I add in scenes after feedback from a first read from a critique partner as what they point tells me they need more of the contents in my head. I know information the reader will never know but I draw on the content and context to add the layers to the story.

Oh, I should note that usually I have multiple plots going on at once because I was blessed with three muses, affectionately known as Dark, Darker and So-Not-Funny. Darker has a really disturbed sense of humor. Warning my next comment may disturb some people. Read at own risk.

Example: DEAD AND ADORED. Vaihan doesn’t like eating human brains because they taste like cheap pâté. Plus he doesn’t much enjoy the texture.

I do a lot of planning in my head before I put one word to paper. I write synopsis or scene outlines. Those are my road map. I’m still working on the planning part of writing not happening so much in my head.

That’s the velvet rope tour of how my writing process works. I hope you enjoyed.

Mason