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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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?
Wonderland Book Sleeve
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S.D. Hendrickson:
Hi!!! I just finished The Mason List and I couldn't put it down!! I wish I could un-read it so I could read it again! Def going on my top favorites permanent book shelf!! Would you ever consider writing this story from Jess's POV?? It would make my heart so happy to read what all was going through his mind. Congrats on an AMAZING story! I'm not sure any other book will be able to top this one this year!!
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