tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89123391352783958822024-03-13T12:45:16.101-04:00New Era SeriesA seven book fantasy romance seriesAddy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-36924763942586045382014-10-07T07:36:00.000-04:002014-10-07T07:36:09.920-04:00Happy Birthday, FatedIt was four years ago, today, that I began to write the first book in this series. It's been a fun and interesting ride, this writing hobby that chose me, and I've enjoyed the journey. I've learned a lot, and have grown as a writer along the way.<br />
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It feels like you and I have come a long way together, Fated, and I hope that your story continues to bring entertainment to others for many years to come. <br />
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So to my first book, Fated...Happy Birthday!Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-76961981904133919772013-09-28T20:01:00.001-04:002013-09-28T20:02:03.775-04:00New author page on AmazonI've set up an author page where you can go to get any and all of the books that I write. Check it out! <br />
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<br />Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-57706895525071402262013-09-28T13:40:00.000-04:002013-09-28T13:40:06.496-04:00Exciting announcement!Book Three in the New Era Series - KEEPER - will be released on October 4th!<br />
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Although I'm not planning a book signing event, with books present to buy, I still want to hear from my readers when they get their copy because I do plan to schedule an event where we can all meet in a public place and I can sign your copies!<br />
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I'm always excited to introduce you to another story from my "story friends" and I know that you will enjoy their story as much as I have.<br />
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Don't forget that Book Four's release is around a year away. So far, I've had rave reviews from the test readers who've read it. I'm looking forward to revisiting it and enhancing the story of Book Four even more! Hey! That rhymes! :)<br />
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The good news for them is that once I get the final edits done on Book 3 - Keeper - and have brought it out in print, I'll be able to get back to writing. My first order of business will be finishing Book 5, which is already half way done.<br />
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The story lines for Books 6 and 7 have been filling in with more details in the months that I have been away from writing, so there shouldn't be much time before I can sit and write them, as well.<br />
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Have a happy Sunday, everyone!Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-72113918531468562812013-09-07T18:01:00.002-04:002013-09-08T08:13:13.809-04:00A teaser for the rest of the series. Books 4-7 The evil they've encountered has done little to prepare them for the evil to come.<br />
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Through challenges and changes, loves discovered and powers embraced, they will all have to band together in hopes of saving all that they hold dear from the creeping evil that is coming.<br />
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Along the way, they will experience triumph and tragedy, as they struggle to become all that they are destined to be, in order to have a chance of defeating this looming threat to their very existence. <br />
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In the end, they will learn that evil knows no mercy, the most unlikely can be heroes, and that immortality does not, necessarily, ensure survival...<br />
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<br />Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-13854018253321362162013-08-26T21:16:00.001-04:002013-08-26T21:18:06.790-04:00Keeper's coming soon!Who's ready for it?<br />
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I can't believe it is nearly time to release the THIRD book of this series already! Crazy!<br />
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I've heard from test readers for Book 4 of this series already, too, and they are sitting on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens next. Hmm...I'm not tellin', because they'll have to wait until future books for all to be revealed, but I can promise that it will be worth the wait. I've been instructed by them to write faster. =o]<br />
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<br />Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-40045477000059193822013-07-27T18:43:00.003-04:002013-07-27T18:43:54.706-04:00Get the Kindle version of FATED for FREE!In honor of Guardian's arrival on Kindle, I am having a promotion where you can download FATED for your Kindle...FOR FREE.<br />
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This promotion runs from 7/29/13 through 7/30/13. Since this offer won't last long, be one of the first to download the book that started it all!<br />
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Once you do, you can lend it to all your friends who have a Kindle so that they can live the New Era experience too!Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-32745170896260229762013-07-26T22:41:00.000-04:002013-07-26T22:41:00.218-04:00GUARDIAN is coming to Kindle!Keep watch, because around 7/28/13, Guardian will be available on Kindle!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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So many of you asked for this, I'm sorry it took me so long to make it happen. Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-64986525519488115072013-06-23T16:22:00.001-04:002013-07-19T18:41:59.392-04:00A chance to get FATED and GUARDIAN for charity and a new book signing.You will have a chance to get a copy of both FATED and GUARDIAN at the benefit for Stewart Bryan. This event takes place at the Canal House on 108 S. Main Ave., Tuscarawas, Oh 44682, on July 13, 2013. The benefit runs from 12-4pm and I've not only donated, but so have MANY area businesses and individuals. There will be golf packages, fantastic Cleveland Indians tickets, a sapphire and diamond necklace donated by Dunkin's Diamonds...and many, many more items donated by the generous local community that will be available via raffle or auction. Come out and see just how generous the community has been. You can meet me and get a signed copy of both of the books that have been released in the New Era Series, as well, for charity.<br />
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All proceeds for the benefit go to help Stewart Bryan - and family - pay for medical expenses as a result of the bladder cancer that was found on April 4, 2013 during an Emergency Room visit.<br />
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And, on September 18, 2013, I have signed up to be the guest speaker at the Tuscarawas County Writer's Guild at 7pm. I will be discussing GUARDIAN, the second installment of the New Era Series. There will be a book signing following the event.<br />
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This event is open to the public and is usually a very relaxed and pleasant time. I look forward to it this year as much as I have in previous years. This is an excellent time to get your copy of GUARDIAN and to spend some time with a great group of people!<br />
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The speaking engagement / book signing will be held at the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts at 461 Robinson Dr. New Philadelphia, Oh 44663. Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-73533070285074157682013-06-09T14:32:00.000-04:002013-06-23T16:24:47.263-04:00Book 3- KeeperIt's odd to think that while this book was completed in April of 2011, I'm only now beginning to give it its final gloss for publication. I have plans to bring it out this year, unless I should hear good news from the agents that I sent it out to. In which case, it will necessarily be delayed.<br />
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Don't worry, though, because I can assure my fans that Indra's story has all the elements that you've come to expect from the New Era Series...drama, mystery, suspense, legends, myths, and romance. All kinds of romance... I promise you that! But I won't give too much away right now, so it doesn't ruin it for you when it comes out. :)<br />
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I've also gone back and re-read book 4 - which I finished writing nearly a year ago. Let me tell you...those two certainly do have some serious chemistry! But that is all that I will tell you. You'll have to wait for it to come out to find out what I mean. <br />
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Since so many of you requested it at the book signings, and in other ways, I put an excerpt of both FATED and GUARDIAN on the website, which I have updated and changed to this: <a href="http://neweraseries.wix.com/addymason">www.newreaseries.wix.com/addymason</a><br />
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I've heard from more satisfied readers over the last few months, and have received more fan-based reviews for the website. I just wanted to take the time to let my many loyal fans and test readers know just how happy all the feedback that I receive makes me. The whole reason I write these novels is to entertain others with these stories that have been entertaining <b><i>me</i></b> for years now. <br />
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<br />Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-54659432254767510722013-05-28T22:56:00.000-04:002013-06-09T14:07:48.454-04:00Wow! It's been a while since I've talked to all of you!I managed to finish my semester of college, so I should have more time to devote to writing, editing, and dreaming up more stories. In fact, I already have several other stand - alone books and another probable series in my head and ready to go when I have finished these (it remains to be seen once I finish THIS series if it will be a series) .<br />
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I'm back in the saddle again when it comes to writing. It's hard to believe that it has been nearly a year since I finished the fourth book in the series and began the fifth one. But, it has been. I don't write during college semesters, so that it why it has been so long.<br />
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I am looking forward to re-reading what I wrote last year, though. I have also had some great insights into what to do with the last 2 1/2 books of this series while I wasn't able to write, so I guess having some distance from writing may have actually helped me in a weird sort of way. Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-90288081838100335032012-12-29T11:18:00.000-05:002012-12-29T11:18:22.487-05:00Kindle version of Fated now available!A Kindle version of Fated-Book One in the New Era Series- went on sale on 12-29-12. Look for the Kindle version of Guardian- Book Two in the New Era Series- to go on sale soon. Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-55246552557323113112012-11-19T20:50:00.001-05:002012-11-19T20:50:26.130-05:00The first review is in!Check out the website at:<a href="http://www.neweraseries.weebly.com/"> www.neweraseries.weebly.com</a> to read the first review of Guardian. I was so excited when it came in! Anyone else who wants to write a review when they finish the book is more than welcome to send it in a message to my facebook page (Addy Mason). I look forward to hearing from you soon!Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-16982157496484989232012-10-12T20:18:00.000-04:002012-10-13T22:01:58.016-04:00New facebook page and a contestI've started a new facebook page because the old one did not have a like button. I am now in the process of trying to build it up. To this end, I am having a contest where the a winner will be picked at random from the first 100 people to "like" the page. The winner will receive an honorable mention in the acknowledgements section of the next installment in the series. To add a bit of spice, the person to refer the most people to "like" the page will also get to see their name in print. Start referring people right away and it could be your name that appears in the next book! <br />
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<br />Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-38785066184451146142012-10-06T13:46:00.003-04:002012-10-06T13:50:42.963-04:00Book LaunchHad a great time at the book launch/ Flaire Fall open house on September 27th. Many thanks to all those souls who braved the rain to come and get their copy of <i>Guardian</i>. Nearly all of the copies I had on hand walked out the door that night. Now how great is that?<br />
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Don't worry if you weren't able to get one that night because I will also have a limited number of them available at my next book signing on October 15, 2012 at the Dover Public Library also. Come and see me there at 7pm that night. Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-34342084607564852712012-09-29T22:12:00.000-04:002012-09-29T22:12:13.445-04:00Guardian is finally HERE!Guardian went on sale on September 28, 2012. One year, to the day, after the debut novel in this series, Fated.<br />
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I want to thank all of my loyal fans who have been with me from the first book, and welcome all of those who just found out about this series. Your support means so much to me!Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-70284329302176777302012-06-06T17:48:00.002-04:002012-06-06T17:50:46.279-04:00The wait is almost over!After months of waiting and wondering I can now officially say that Book 2 in the New Era Series- <i>Guardian</i>- will likely come out in the Fall! Are you as excited as I am?!<br />
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Just click on the link to the official New Era Series website to view the cover art and description for yourself.Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-45837201064082262122012-05-28T12:05:00.000-04:002012-05-28T12:06:30.664-04:00Thank youA big thank you to all the men and women of the military (past or present), I am grateful for all that you do.Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-19476694173838328002012-04-10T19:32:00.000-04:002012-04-10T19:33:42.557-04:00Writer's Digest ContestI have decided to wait until next year to enter <i>Fated</i> into this contest.<br />
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But, I am happy to report that I have heard from several people regarding their thoughts about <i>Fated</i>. I had one reader tell me that she has already passed on her copy to a relative, who then passed it on to another (they were both anxious to get their hands on <i>Guardian</i> and were disappointed that it hadn't already been released). I also heard from a gentleman who gave <i>Fated</i> to his wife for her birthday. She told him that she loved it (which I love to hear!). And the final one that I heard from finished this three hundred and some page book in 3 1/2 hours because they enjoyed it so much! That certainly does make me happy to hear. This means word-of-mouth is taking hold even more, but, mostly, it means that my book is bringing enjoyment to others and that is wonderful to know. <br />
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I'll keep you posted on any more reviews that I hear, or you can check out the reviews I posted on the New Era Series website.Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-76504459559402270022012-04-07T07:48:00.001-04:002012-04-07T07:48:54.573-04:00Happy Easter!I'm looking forward to watching my children enjoy the day.Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-60907832627894486012012-04-03T15:52:00.002-04:002012-04-04T17:23:09.912-04:00They're going fast!There are just a couple of books left at bfc Flaire Gift Shop, so stop in soon. I'm so grateful that this shipment went so fast. This was probably due to several of them being spoken for before the shipment had even arrived. There is new merchandise and additional seasonal items for you to see at bfc Flaire also. It is located at 255 2nd St NE, in New Philadelphia. <br />
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I can't wait (and I know most of you who have read <i>Fated</i> have told me that you can't either) for you to get a chance to read book 2 in this series. Book 2- Guardian- seems to be the favorite for most of my many test readers because Brody is so likeable, romantic, and funny.Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-41246365938289118922012-03-28T15:37:00.000-04:002012-03-28T21:23:53.797-04:00Writer's Digest self- published book contestWriter's Digest is having a self-published book contest in which I may enter <i>Fated</i>. I'll keep you posted on what I decide. I will have to decide soon since the deadline is April 20th.Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-42653047915230197332012-03-22T19:22:00.000-04:002012-03-24T09:42:57.657-04:00In case you missed itIf you weren't able to come to the Tuscarawas County Writer's Guild to get your signed copy of <i>Fated</i>, you will soon have another chance to get one. And, you just might be able to win it!<br />
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An independent representative of <i><b>Watkins Natural Products</b></i> and I have teamed up to create a drawing where you could win a copy of my book! She will also have a select amount of them for sale. At the same time, you can check out the wonderful natural products from the Watkins line. The address is 594 Frys Valley Rd SW, New Philadelphia. Here is the flyer of the companies you can expect to find there: <br />
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<br />Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-24924918718463188572012-03-21T22:00:00.002-04:002012-03-21T22:00:46.799-04:00What a blast!I had such a good time being the guest speaker at Tuscarawas County Writer's Guild tonight! I enjoyed it so much that I'm now looking forward to bringing my second book out so that I can repeat the experience. What a great group of people! Thanks to everyone that came!Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912339135278395882.post-53532417609905585172012-03-19T17:03:00.003-04:002012-03-19T17:05:03.431-04:00Just a reminderI will be the guest speaker for the Tuscarawas County Writer's Guild at the Tuscarawas Arts Center this Wednesday, March 21, 2012. I will be speaking at 7pm about my journey to becoming a published author and what I've learned along the way. I hope to see you there!Addy Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00659186205280138042noreply@blogger.com0