Jon – Page 15 – Jonathon Mast: Author

New Ideas are the Enemy

There is joy in the journey. When you’re on a road trip, and you see something off the interstate worth investigating, you can discover something magical. However, if you spot something from there, and then something from there, you end up going nowhere. There’s a balance between mindless dedication to the destination and going whereverContinue reading “New Ideas are the Enemy”

There’s a Platypus Controlling Me

And I just can’t stop. I would if I were able. So, some of you reading this might be giggling, and others confused. There’s no platypus controlling me, but there is something I do that now I’ve found I can’t stop. As I read books for pleasure… I’m editing. I’ll pass a sentence and thinkContinue reading “There’s a Platypus Controlling Me”

Writing without Writing

I need to get writing! I try to keep on top of my various deadlines, but sometimes it’s difficult. Life gets in the way. I’m sure you understand! But the most frustrating thing for me? Sometimes the best way to get the next book done… is to watch the kids. See, my fabulous wife editsContinue reading “Writing without Writing”

Best. Christmas. Gift. Ever.

I was the gift this time. A dad contacted me. “My girls have read Madelyn two or three times each. Could we do a video call, as a Christmas gift to them?” I agreed, delighted. We arranged the call for the Saturday before Christmas. The girls came prepared. They had scads of questions for me.Continue reading “Best. Christmas. Gift. Ever.”

This is the End.

…Or the beginning? Last time I wrote about the need to continue learning. And I’ve been concentrating a lot on learning the last month especially. And one of the things that keeps coming up: You need to manage your time. This isn’t some big secret. I manage my time every day. I set aside timeContinue reading “This is the End.”