JDMason

JDMason

I once was lost but now I'm found. I'm a writer and a mother and a dreamer and I'm still not sure of how to work this Shelfari website, but in time I guess I'll figure it out. I love music. I can't sing, but that doesn't stop me. I sound really good in the car with all the windows rolled up. I suffered a mighty bout of writer's block for...more »
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  • aliceq H

    aliceq h says

    Girl ,you got to sin to get save can not be the end of John and Connie . Please tell me there is more to come I can never put any of your books down ,you have a wonderful gift of story telling ,please continue to write as many books as possilbe ,thank you !

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • omer k

    omer k says

    Troops of United States are operating in afghanistan and iraq. 'Afghanistan: A Volatile Country', is my book to inform those who are interested in the current events in this at-war country, but by its affects on Pakistan. Emphasizes Afghan relations with both neighboring Pakistan and the United States. This book delves into the forty years of relative peace and prosperity Afghanistan experienced before falling into the shadow of civil war and emerging into the era of the Taliban.
    omer vikas, author.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • warrenlib

    warrenlib says

    Hello,
    Very interesting shelf. I see you have the book addicted, looks very good.

    HAve a good one.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • DaOnly

    daonly says

    I just finished reading You Gotta Sin to Get Saved and all I can say is DAMN THAT WAS A GOOD BOOK!! I read it in less than 24 hours!! This is the first book of yours that I have read and I was captivated from the very first page. I am making it my business to buy the rest of your books and to recommend it to my friends. Thank you for such an excellent read. I look forward to reading more of your work.
    Dawn Smith, Brooklyn, NY

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • DaOnly

    daonly says

    I just finished reading You Gotta Sin to get Saved and all I can say is that

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Curvy Diva

    curvy diva says

    I just finished You Gotta Sin To Get Saved. It was a wonderful book, but there has to be a 4th book. There are some questions that I think need to be answered...

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • RICHELL W

    richell w says

    Hi Ms. Mason,
    I just wanted to send you an email to let you know that I enjoyed your newest book. I have read all of all your books beginning with On the Eighth Day She Rested and now You Gotta Sin to Get Save. You really know how to weave a story a together. When I read One Day I saw a Black King, it was a book club selection for my book club and we discussed that book till the end. We predicted that Moses raped Mattie. Yes we did! You Gotta Sin to Get Saved really brought those characters full circle. Charlotte story took some twist and turns I never expected. I thought that she didn't like Connie because one she was jealous, two she saw a lot of herself in Connie and three, she thought Connie was going to do the same thing to her that she did to her mother Glodean. I was kind wondering about Connie's daddy, what happen to him? I like the way you left the ending opened with Justin and Reesy, Jade, Cammy and T and Connie and John for that matter. The reader has to fill in the end, that was expected with such complex characters and relationships.
    I gotta mention Fire Down in My Soul and On the Eighth She Rested. Fire Down in my Soul, a book that I didn't want to end because the characters were engrossing, funny and real. I simply loved the angle you used to project those different views. I enjoyed the book so much I had to buy copies for my friends. We discussed the characters and quote lines from Renee, especially the line about the collard greens.I loved Tess and I know its been a while since I read it but the guy who she was cheating with kinda reminded me of John King. I loved it! I wanted to save On the Eighth She Rested for last because I have a question I wanted to ask. Are you planning to revisit any of those characters? I could imagine that the storyline in general (domestic violence) and Ruth's story/voice was hard and emotional to write.When I think of it, Connie should have been a challenge as well. But the pain that these characters have faced is incredible and telling those stories can be emotionally draining, but back to the question. Are you going to revisit any of the characters from On the eighth day she rested, if so which one or are you going to leave those characters rest, excuse the pun?


    Richell


    I read Shakespeare and the Bible, and I can shoot dice. That's what I call a liberal education. ~Tallulah Bankhead

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • TheBeautiful

    thebeautiful says

    Stopping by to wish you & your family an 'Happy Easter'. Be Blessed!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • robin j

    robin j says

    Hi Ms. Mason,

    Thanks for your response. I will check back with you. I also wanted to let you know that your regualar email address [j_d_mason2002@hotmail.com] is not working. Have a great weekend!

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • robin j

    robin j says

    Hi Ms. Mason,

    I don’t know if you will remember me but, I’m an avid fan and have read all of your books. We’ve communicated several times through emails about your books, particularly, On the 8th Day. I emailed you to ask why you gave it the title “On the 8th day, and that started a string of emails between us. 

    Anyway, I’m leaving April 2nd on a cruise for my 50th birthday. I would love to have You have to Sin. . . .to take with me. I know it will not be released until April. I’ve called several stores in my area to see if it will be in on April 1st. I’ve had no luck.

    Do you know a way for me to get that book and have it with me on the ship on April 2nd. I can send you a check or money order for it if you do know a way I can have it. That would be the perfect 50th birthday gift.

    I look forward to hearing from you and reading your new book. I know it’s going to be a page-turner.

    Your faithful fan,
    Robin

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • idrissa

    idrissa says

    One Day I Saw A Black King was one of the best books that I ever read! Happy to know you have a new release coming soon.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Leona R

    leona r says

    Hi JD,
    Cannot wait til' your new book drops!

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • CydneyRax

    cydneyrax says

    Hi JD, girl I see you have been writing away (two new books out this year). You are so prolific. Keep it up.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Tasha C

    tasha c says

    BIG FAN =)!! Love your books! Is that a new one by you in your avatar?

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Curvy Diva

    curvy diva says

    OMG!!! I just read This Fire Down In My Soul. It was the bomb. I could not put it down, it really was a page turner. I cannot wait to read your other books.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Curvy Diva

    curvy diva says

    Thanks, I will add these to my to be read list!!!

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Curvy Diva

    curvy diva says

    Hey JD!
    Can you give me a list of all the books that you have written and let me know if I need to read them in order?
    Thanks,
    CD

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • writerdoh

    writerdoh says

    Hey JD!!! All my best for the coming year!!!Donna

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • DeBerryandGrant

    deberryandgrant says

    Thanks for having us on your shelf! We hope you'll check out Gotta Keep on Tryin' (the sequel to Tryin' to Sleep) when it's released on January 8!
    Donna & Virginia

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ProlificT

    prolifict says

    Thanks for accepting my friends request~~TC

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )


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