Randolph Mase
Hi, and welcome to my blog! My name is Randolph Mase. I was born in New York City and lived my earlier years in the metropolitan area, graduating from West Point just up the Hudson River. I write fiction, and I’ve published five novels to date: the first four in the Matthew Hogan Mystery series, Death on Broadway, Death Beneath the Streets, Death in Central Park, and Death at the Cloisters; and Nathan Hale, a historical novel. In addition to my blog, I’m now busy completing two more novels: the fifth in the Matthew Hogan Mystery series, Death Inside Diamond Head, and a contemporary comedy, Unbearable. I currently live with my wife in central Pennsylvania, but I’ve spent most of my life in the New York City area. In this blog, I’ll talk about New York City, trying to offer my perspective on things to do and see in that great city. But I’ll also talk about other things that are on my mind. Glad you’re joining me on my journeys!
Please feel free to leave comments on my posts, and come back often – I post often!
Randolph Mase, Fiction Writer
http://twitter.com/randolphmase
My Novels:
Death on Broadway
Death Beneath the Streets
Death in Central Park
Death at The Cloisters
Death Inside Diamond Head (under construction)
Nathan Hale
Unbearable (work in progress)
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March 5, 2009 at 1:55 pm |
I’ve spent my life writing fiction too – as a public relations man mainly, but often when I was a journalist !
What I really wanted to do from the age of thirteen (that’s 48 years ago now) was write, errrrrrr, fiction; books, novels.
So, I foolishly thought that I would become a journalist first so I could learn how to ‘write properly’.
Now I don’t have a clue how to write a novel or get the bloody thing published either. So I blog instead.
Here at: MODERN TIMES IN MUDSHIRES http://rocketspage.wordpress.com/
March 5, 2009 at 2:32 pm |
I didn’t have any idea how to write a novel, but I had an idea, so I just started writing. I haven’t stopped since, as the ideas keep coming…I’m working on two stories now, with two more floating around inside my head. Writing fiction as a PR man? That’s interesting; I’ve always thought that public relations was fact. Hmmm.
Randolph Mase, Fiction Writer
http://www.randolphmase.com
My Novels:
Death on Broadway
Death Beneath the Streets
Death in Central Park
Death in The Cloisters (under construction)
Nathan Hale
July 27, 2011 at 4:13 pm
“I didn’t have any idea how to write a novel, but I had an idea, so I just started writing.”
That’s so nice to hear. Really the people who make it are the ones who start! Kudos Randolph!!
May 24, 2009 at 9:17 pm |
That’s the point ! PR is supposed to be the truth, but, of course, it is hype and often ends up being pure fictions and lies !
May 26, 2009 at 12:21 pm |
That is the point, isn’t it? Too many people don’t see the fine line between fiction and reality. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons we had the Enrons and Tycos and Worldcoms and…
Randolph Mase, Fiction Writer
http://www.randolphmase.com
My Novels:
Death on Broadway
Death Beneath the Streets
Death in Central Park
Death in The Cloisters (under construction)
Nathan Hale
February 1, 2010 at 11:16 pm |
Greetings:
Enjoying your blog.
Regarding PR…just want to caution you that one man’s truth is another man’s hype.
Example: Consider the statement, “This is the best chicken money can buy.” If you think all chicken is the same, maybe you think this is hype. If you love this brand of chicken, you may well feel that it IS the best in the world.
So, to just label PR as “Hype” is a cry of frustration, to be sure…and of course some of it is dishonest, but be careful of generalizations.
There are many good minds in the industry trying hard not to underestimate the public. They are finding that appealing to intellect can have as much or more impact as the flashing lights and ringing bells.
Sometimes, from the point of view of someone who works in the industry, the case of an obvious exaggeration, or what may appear as a blatant lie, or an admission from a coworker who suggests his or her approach is less than honest will sour one on the whole process, but if one can focus on the art of conveying a message as honestly as possible, while still pleasing the power behind the message, then at the end of the day you can be proud of the work.
It isn’t all snake-oil sales.
Or am I just being rosy-glasses naive?
February 2, 2010 at 9:59 pm |
Well stated, Dave, and I don’t think you’re being naive at all. Generalizations are wrong most of the time, and underestimating people and their abilities is a mistake. I do like your point about conveying a message honestly. Most people do, but there are those who don’t. Those are the ones we have to watch out for. Thanks for the comment!
Randolph Mase, Fiction Writer
http://www.randolphmase.com
randolphmase@comcast.net
My Novels:
Death on Broadway
Death Beneath the Streets
Death in Central Park
Death in The Cloisters (under construction)
Nathan Hale
October 3, 2010 at 6:22 pm |
Dear Randolph,
It seems that everyone’s writing these days…
But you have an eye for beauty and human contact points it seems. I would never have thought of NY as a place for natural beauty spots… well you have educated me – Thanks.
I’ve been piling book concepts into my “creo-file” for that day when I graduate from maternal university with a special degree in creative sanity, artful living and intersubjectivity of individuals called children and partner(s).
This is about to happen and I recently separated which knocked me for six and yet I have to believe that worthwhile creativity is still to come just in a different framework.
When you say “YOU JUST STARTED…” well that’s what I need to believe possible for me too.
Ironically I survived school (just), having “learned that I was no good at any of this stuff….” Now I am writing a dicertatcion not for the above mentioned “degree” actual academics… complete shock to my system – one of the by-products is that I shall find the guts and a way to merge my painting creativity and writing to make these concepts real… I’m just scared shit still. Hmmm… So if you could “JUST START” well – I shall take it up and add it to my “can-do-mantra” Thanks.
October 9, 2010 at 4:20 pm |
Thanks for the compliment, Rica, and for stopping by. I’m glad that my writing is entertaining for some, educational for others! And I love doing it!
It seems that you’ve got the right attitude and mindset to meet the challenges ahead. Most people don’t realize the power of the mind…as Henry Ford said, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” Go for it!
Randolph Mase, Fiction Writer
http://www.randolphmase.com
randolphmase@comcast.net
My Novels:
Death on Broadway
Death Beneath the Streets
Death in Central Park
Death in The Cloisters (under construction)
Nathan Hale
July 27, 2011 at 4:20 pm |
Hi Rica!
Do you have a blog? Or some writings about the topics you mentioned? “creative sanity, artful living and intersubjectivity of individuals called children and partner(s).” I am so interested about these things. I hope I can learn some from your projects and experiences. I’m actually exploring them, which I’ve just recently accepted as my passion. I write about them on http://www.heyartist.wordpress.com. THANKS!
January 30, 2011 at 2:17 am |
It’s good to see someone writing fiction and prospering! Go you! 🙂
February 1, 2011 at 6:01 pm |
Thanks – it’s a lot of work!
Randolph Mase, Fiction Writer
http://www.randolphmase.com
My Novels:
Death on Broadway
Death Beneath the Streets
Death in Central Park
Death in The Cloisters (under construction)
Nathan Hale
May 8, 2012 at 7:57 pm |
Does any writer know how to write a novel before beginning the first one? My own works were first envisioned as movie plots. Having no idea how to write a screenplay or a novel, I just set about writing what my imagination unfolded. The stories turned out to resemble short novels more than anything else, although one of the most common reactions by those who have read them has been: “This would make a great movie!”
May 8, 2012 at 8:02 pm |
Personally, I didn’t really know how to write a novel when I first started. I knew how I wanted to start and end the story, and just typed whatever came into my mind. And several revisions followed. I have also heard comments about being a movie, and have found that screenplay writing is very different. Thanks for the comment!
Randolph Mase, Fiction Writer
http://www.randolphmase.com
My Novels:
Death on Broadway
Death Beneath the Streets
Death in Central Park
Death in The Cloisters (under construction)
Nathan Hale