Family – Jonathon Mast: Author

One Little Detail

My wife sat beside me in worship, and she did it again. She repeated the same thing that first drew my attention to her so many years ago. It was a little thing. Her roommate and my roommate were going out. They invited the two of us to join them on a trip to theContinue reading “One Little Detail”

When Writing Isn’t Important

Yesterday I saw more of my daughter’s blood than a parent should ever have to see. She was attacked by a dog. I’m thankful that while serious, she is home and recovering. She has stitches over a chunk of her face. She’s very snugly. A little bit ago she was running around chasing bubbles outside,Continue reading “When Writing Isn’t Important”

Boundaries for Writers and Their Families

“Do you need to leave the room to get writing done?” my wife asks, concerned. We’re currently sitting in a hotel room. Three of the kids are on their laptops at school meets. The baby is staring at my wife’s phone so she doesn’t disturb the others at school. I’m trying to get a littleContinue reading “Boundaries for Writers and Their Families”

The Gravity of a Bookshelf

Introvert problems. Also book-lover problems. As I’m writing this, I’m visiting my aunt and uncle and their kids (my cousins) for Thanksgiving revelry. We all have family that we experience… difficulty enjoying time with, but I love spending time with this part of my family in particular. We have a lot of common interests andContinue reading “The Gravity of a Bookshelf”