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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 7h

Canada’s Snowbirds 🍁

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 25m

Funny.
Not funny at all.

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 22h

"Lyrical and precise. Atmospheric settings that immerse the reader fully. Character development is equally impressive, with each figure resonating with authenticity. A narrative that is both engaging and emotionally rich… an authentic slice of literary magic."

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Explore Dave Mason's gripping historical fiction novel, "Between the Clouds and the River," a powerful tale of survival and redemption.

"Between the Clouds and the River" by Dave Mason is a gripping historical fiction novel that intertwines the lives of Joseph Holliman, a young boy facing an abusive father, and Bernhardt Lang, a Germa...

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 7h

Thankful.

A red and white Canadian flag flies against a background of rich green trees and stunning blue sky.

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 7h

“The science [of greenhouse gases] is simple – this idea of a ‘con job’ is just wrong. Solar beats fossil on electricity. Texas will be investing in solar and wind because it’s cheaper. It’s much better to invest in the technologies of the 21st century rather than those of the 19th…”

No brainer.

Climate investment is only growth opportunity of 21st century, says leading economist

Lord Stern says fossil-fuelled growth is futile as the damage it causes ends in economic self-destruction

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 8h

America enjoying the 16th century? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Antichrist has long haunted American politics. Now it’s rearing its head again | Matthew Avery Sutton

From Silicon Valley to Michigan, the biblical figure is in the headlines. The shift from pulpits to politics is familiar – and dangerous

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 22h

"Lyrical and precise. Atmospheric settings that immerse the reader fully. Character development is equally impressive, with each figure resonating with authenticity. A narrative that is both engaging and emotionally rich… an authentic slice of literary magic."

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Explore Dave Mason's gripping historical fiction novel, "Between the Clouds and the River," a powerful tale of survival and redemption.

"Between the Clouds and the River" by Dave Mason is a gripping historical fiction novel that intertwines the lives of Joseph Holliman, a young boy facing an abusive father, and Bernhardt Lang, a Germa...

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 2d

"The characters are so well-developed, I felt as if I were reading a diary about this incredible untold story in history… about two enemies, pilots from opposite sides, coming together in the most unexpected way that might change history. At least it changes the history for one little girl."

A Masterpiece About a 'Mosquito' - an Editorial Review of "EO-N" by Dave Mason

Author BioBorn in England and raised in Canada, Dave Mason is a former diamond core driller and high school football coach, an internationally recognized graphic designer and a Fellow of the Society o...

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Quick cup of coffee with Ken Follett!
#historicalfiction #bestsellers

Screen grab of Amazon's Best Sellers in War Fiction page, showing Dave Mason's Between the Clouds and the River along with Ken Follett's Eye of the Needle

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Quick cup of coffee with Ken Follett!
#historicalfiction #bestsellers

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 2d

"The characters are so well-developed, I felt as if I were reading a diary about this incredible untold story in history… about two enemies, pilots from opposite sides, coming together in the most unexpected way that might change history. At least it changes the history for one little girl."

A Masterpiece About a 'Mosquito' - an Editorial Review of "EO-N" by Dave Mason

Author BioBorn in England and raised in Canada, Dave Mason is a former diamond core driller and high school football coach, an internationally recognized graphic designer and a Fellow of the Society o...

www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 3d

"Quietly powerful… a serious but accessible novel that earns its moments of hope. Asks hard questions about nationality, belonging, and the arbitrary nature of borders without offering easy answers. A thoughtful, moving book. Keep tissues handy for the final chapters." BookShelfie
#histfic

Screen grab of review synopsis for Dave Mason's Between the Clouds and the River.

Amazon: Readers on Amazon.com and Amazon UK gave the book high ratings. Multiple user reviews describe the novel as a "riveting read," and an "epic tale".

Goodreads: The book has a high rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars based on 120 ratings as of September 2024. It was a finalist for several literary awards, including the 2024 Hemingway Award for 20th Century War Fiction.

Readers' Favorite: This outlet gave a positive review, calling it a "masterful demonstration of storytelling" and praising the vivid writing and relatable characters.

Reader Views: Praises Mason's research, vivid storytelling, and exploration of human resilience, but mentions the dual timelines may be difficult for readers used to more straightforward plots.

The Historical Fiction Company: This outlet gave the book 5 stars and its "Highly Recommended" award. It highlights the novel's masterful prose, exploration of human nature, and how history shapes characters.

BookLife: The publication gives the book high scores in its assessment, noting its complex plot, originality, and compelling characters.

The Prairies Book Review: Called the novel "emotionally arresting and poignant," with a nuanced exploration of human emotion.

Literary Titan: This review described the book as "beautifully crafted" and "thought-provoking" but mentioned that some parts of the storyline were occasionally obscured.

Dave Mason's award-winning historical fiction novel Between the Clouds and the River sits on a shelf labeled Montana and Western Fiction in Bozeman's Country Bookshelf.

Screen grab of Amazon Top 100 Sellers in War Fiction page, showing Dave Mason's Between the Clouds and the River at #91

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

PORTLAND: “The frogs are multiplying”

(#NotAWarZone Noem Matter what Kristi says)

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 3d

"Quietly powerful… a serious but accessible novel that earns its moments of hope. Asks hard questions about nationality, belonging, and the arbitrary nature of borders without offering easy answers. A thoughtful, moving book. Keep tissues handy for the final chapters." BookShelfie
#histfic

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 5d

Most of the stuff I created over 40+yrs in design was for others, my contributions known only to a few.

Seeing a product bearing my name on a store shelf is still weirdly anonymous, since it's >99.9% that no one there has a clue who I am. At the same time it's more…personal.

#Turnandfacethestrange

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 4d

"Shelby was handed samples of century-old soil from Toronto’s waterfront.

She peered through a microscope in astonishment as a brown wormlike creature munched through green clumps of algae as if more than 130 years hadn’t passed since its last meal."

Blurb for an ecological apocalypse novel.

Creatures buried in soil for over a century burst back to life in Toronto waterfront

A project to restore coastal wetland leads to astonishing discoveries of a host of life: seeds and plant scraps, as well as water fleas, worms, larvae and plankton

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Physical Pete not gonna be happy.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d

Greg Abbott sends the elite Meal Team 6 from the Texas National Guard into Illinois.

Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Snowflakes are literally ice.
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Country superstar Zach Bryan criticised by US Homeland Security over Ice lyrics

Government department taunts chart-topping artist who sang of scared children and Ice raids on unreleased new song

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 4d

#respect

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5d

If you come for my people, you come through me.

Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 5d

He's everywhere, he's everywhere!
#chickenman

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d

Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.

Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 5d

Most of the stuff I created over 40+yrs in design was for others, my contributions known only to a few.

Seeing a product bearing my name on a store shelf is still weirdly anonymous, since it's >99.9% that no one there has a clue who I am. At the same time it's more…personal.

#Turnandfacethestrange

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 5d

#WarRavagedPortland

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 6d

Good company!
Country Bookshelf, Bozeman.
#historicalfiction

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 6d

Good company!
Country Bookshelf, Bozeman.
#historicalfiction

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Dave Mason Writes @davemasonwrites.bsky.social · 7d

What do you hope readers will carry with them after turning the final page of Between the Clouds and the River?

Everyone has more than one version of themselves.
The truth is a point of view.
Good lies hold the world together.
And family is whoever you damn well say it is.

MEET THE AUTHOR! A conversation with Dave Mason – Author of “Between the Clouds and the River”

Born in England and raised in Canada, Dave Mason is an internationally recognized graphic designer and a co-founder of a number of software companies. His first novel, EO-N, is the recipient of twe…

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