S.D. Hendrickson
I wanted to participate in NANOWRIMO - National Novel Writing Month. I had several ideas leading up to Nov 1. However, about a week before the competition, I pulled The Mason List out. It wasn’t called The Mason List at the time. I had a concept idea. A boy and girl growing up on a ranch. One was poor and depended on the rich family. I knew I wanted to tell the story of Jess and Alex being kids and growing up. That was it. I pounded out a 50,000 word rough draft in 30 days and then spent 2 years making the draft into the full-fledged story. It was interesting too. I didn’t like my main character at times. She made decisions that made me want to yell at her! That’s probably why I created her friend Sadie. Somebody needed to tell Alex what to do sometimes. Haha.
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Aisha (seetheworldwithbooks)
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S.D. Hendrickson:
hai! Iam a very big fan of yours. Since the first time i saw The Mason Lits on my updates, i know this book is going to be awesome. And turned out, it became my most favorite book ever! This is not a bull, iam in love with this story. And i just want to say that you're awesome and i love your writing & i love you too :) Anyway i really want to have it. Do you know where i should purchase it since i dont live in US?
Nishtha
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S.D. Hendrickson:
I hope you are taking questions because I have an mportant question , "WHEN ARE YOU WRITING YOUR SECOND NOVEL ? " I loved Mason's list. I really really didn't expect the ending and I am mostly not a crybaby but I cried many times while reading this brilliantly written and edited book.
ChaLotte
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S.D. Hendrickson:
Hi :D I just read The Mason List and loved it. I really liked Sam, who is a strong and independent girl and Jess, the cute and funny best friend. I love books with strong female characters. ^_^ I would love to read more of your books. Are you planing on publishing more?
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