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Yvonne Mason

Yvonne Mason

About

Background:

  The eldest of five children, Yvonne was born May 17, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia.  Raised in East Point, Georgia, she moved to Jackson County, Ga. until 2006 then moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida where she currently makes her home.

  Licensed bounty hunter for the state of Georgia.

 

Education:

  After a 34 year absence, returned to college in 2004.  Graduated with honors in Criminal Justice with an Associate’s degree from Lanier Technical College in 2006.

 

Awards:

  Nominated for the prestigious GOAL award in 2005 which encompasses all of the technical colleges.  This award is based not only on excellence in academics but also leadership, positive attitude and the willingness to excel in one’s major.

 

Affiliations:

  Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

  Member of The Florida Writer’s Association

 

The Dream:

  Since learning to write at the age of five, Yvonne has wanted to be an author.  She wrote her first novel Stan’s Story beginning in 1974 and completed it in 2006.  Publication seemed impossible as rejections grew to 10 years.  Determined, she continued adding to the story until her dream came true in 2006.

 

The Inspiration:

  Yvonne’s brother Stan has been her inspiration and hero in every facet of her life.  He was stricken with Encephalitis at the tender age of nine months.  He has defied every roadblock placed in his way and has been the driving force in every one of her accomplishments.  He is the one who taught her never to give up 

 

The Author:

Yvonne is currently the author of several novels, including:

 

  Stan’s Story- the true story of her brother’s accomplishments, it has been compared to the style of Capote, and is currently being rewritten with new information for re-release.

  Tangled Minds - a riveting story about a young girl’s bad decision and how it taints everyone’s life around her yet still manages to show that hope is always possible.  This novel has been compared to the writing of Steinbeck and is currently being written as a screenplay. This novel will be re-released by Kerlak Publishing in 2009

  Brilliant Insanity– released by Kerlak Publishing October 2008

  Silent Scream – Released by Lulu.com October 2008- Slated to be made into a movie –Listed at #5 in Mainstream Novels for 2008 In Predators and Editors Poll

 

  • When Fates Collide Co-Authored With Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc – A Tongue in Cheek Novel about a secretary who has no life and a female Bounty Hunter who is trying to save her job. 

 

 

 

 

 

Yvonne’s Philosophy in Life - “Pay it Forward”:

 

“In this life we all have been helped by others to attain our dreams and goals. We cannot pay it back but what we can do is ‘pay it forward’.  It is a simple concept.  By helping three people, those three people help three more people and soon that becomes nine.  Those nine people each help three more people and the giving continues. As you see, it is the power of three. Our giving comes back to us ten-fold. So one could say it is three to the power of ten.  We all started out with nothing.  By using this philosophy we can help one another and share the goodness of life’s wealth.”

 

Speaking Engagements:

Yvonne is an accomplished motivational speaker and is available for speaking engagements.  Previous engagements include:

 

·         April 27,2009 Martin County Member of Panel on Being a Victim

·         April 6,2009 Book Signing in Vero Beach at Business Block  Party

·         March 7,2009 Brevard Authors Book Fair – Speech on Gerard Schaefer, Florida’s First Serial Killer

·         December 2008- “Commemorative Speech on Gerard Schaefer’s Victims – IRSC Vero Beach, Fl

·         November 2008 – “How to write different genres” Lewis Carroll Sixth Grade Merritt Island, Fl.

·         April 2008 at IRCC - “How to Sell One’s Self in the Business World” presentation to the student body.

  April 2008 at The Palm Glades Girl Scouts Council Sixth Annual Luncheon as the featured keynote speaker - “Dreams, Goals and Aspirations” presentation.

  May 2007 at Lanier Tech - “Succeeding in Life” Power Point presentation to the student body using the concepts of Stan’s Story.

  May 2007 at Blackshear Baptist Church - Power Point presentation entitled “Acceptance of Self and Others”.

  May 2007 at IRCC - “How to Reach Your Goals - It’s Never Too Late” presentation to adult women returning to school to become professionals in different fields.

 

 

Personal Appearances’:

 Yvonne has appeared on Blog Talk radio shows:

 Now that’s what I ‘m talking about with Louise Aveni

 The Odd Mind with Angel Lesa

 She will be appearing on the Cliff Roles show out of Sarasota on Oct 10,2008

 And several other shows in the upcoming months   

 Personal Appearance Circle Books Sarasota, Florida Nov 8,2008

 Appeared in The Fort Pierce Tribune, Vero Beach Press, Stuart News and Port St Lucie News 

  Lewis Carroll Middle School – the Sixth grade class

 

Book Signings:

Yvonne is available to autograph books and welcomes the opportunity to attend local events, bookstores, conventions, schools, writer’s clubs or any other function interested in her books.

 

Contacting Yvonne:

All inquiries should be directed to Yvonne @ysam51@ysam51@yahoo.com

Yvonne’s Online Bookstores – http://thebookattic.ecrater.com

                                 http://stores.lulu.com/theskeletoncloset

Love Triangles: Discovering Jesus the Jew in Today's Israel

Love Triangles: Discovering Jesus the Jew in Today's Israel

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<p>A Jewish woman’s unconventional quest to find Jesus in modern Israel<br /><br />With candor and an intimate knowledge of the Land and its people, Bobbie Ann Cole takes you on some intriguing time travel, such as to the ceremonial slaughtering of Passover lambs in the nearby temple as Jesus died on the cross.<br />Her moving and compellingly-written personal story of making Aliyah to Israel with her husband, Butch effectively interweaves Israel’s ancient and modern history with biblical references. She reveals the challenges that have faced Jewish believers from Peter and Paul on down to the present day, including her own. The underlying antagonism of her beloved Israel towards Messianic Jews leaves her sneaking around, keeping her true identity secret.<br />A blend of memoir, travelogue, historical document and investigative journalism, Love Triangles<br />is not about theological principals; it's about love.<br />Discover:<br />• How Jesus used Jewish festivals to underscore His message.<br />• The story of Jesus’ Bar Mitzvah.<br />• Why Jewish atheists may move to Israel but not believer Jews.<br />• Why Judaism rejects Jesus as Messiah.</p>

Story Behind The Book

Media Links

Monday Chat With Yvonne Mason Sewell

🔗 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/oct/20/monday-chat-port-st-lucie-author-yvonne-mason-sewe/?feedback=1

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Investigator on some of region's most sensational crInvestigator on some of region's most sensational crimes dies at 63imes dies at 63

🔗 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2009/jun/23/local-lawman-who-investigated-some-of-the-most/

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Panel recalls serial killer Gerard Schaefer whose victims ended up on Hutchinson Island

🔗 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2009/apr/27/panel-recalls-serial-killer-gerard-schaefer-whose-/

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Monday forum to focus on serial killer whose victims were found on Hutchinson Island

🔗 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2009/apr/24/monday-forum-focus-serial-killer-whose-victims-wer/

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PORT ST. LUCIE Author Yvonne Mason Publishes Fourth Book

🔗 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2009/mar/18/author-spotlight-updated-march-18-irc-vero-beach/

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Treasure Coast has share of scares

🔗 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/oct/28/treasure-coast-has-share-scares/

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Reviews

<p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">&quot;Yvonne Mason has captured the true essence of Gerard Schaefer, a deputy sheriff who </span></p> <p></p> <p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">      enjoyed torturing and killing young women.  It is a gripping story and you should prepare to be</span></p> <p></p> <p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">      disturbed.  I guarantee that you will find it difficult to put this book down.&quot;   </span></p> <p></p> <p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#000000;font-size:10pt;"></span> </p> <p></p> <p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">      Roy Hazelwood, FBI (ret)</span></p> <p></p> <p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">      author of Dark Dreams and </span></p> <p></p> <p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 5pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">      The Evil That Men Do</span></p> <p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font> </p> <p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#0f243e;font-size:12pt;">When Gerald Schaefer used his badge and gun to terrorize and kill rather than protect and serve he crossed a line that not only snuffed out the lives of his victims but also affected the lives of their loved ones and the police officers charged with investigating these crimes. In her book “Silent Scream” Yvonne </span></strong></p> <p></p> <p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#0f243e;font-size:12pt;">Mason has captured more than just the story, but has also given voices to all of </span></strong></p> <p></p> <p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#0f243e;font-size:12pt;">Schafer’s unknown victims. I’m sure there are many.</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#333333;font-size:12pt;"></span></p> <p></p> <p style="line-height:14.4pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#0f243e;font-size:12pt;"></span></strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#333333;font-size:12pt;"></span> </p> <p></p><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';color:#0f243e;font-size:12pt;"><strong>Det. Lieutenant Chuck Hemp OPPD Ret<br /><br /><br /></strong></span> <p style="text-align:center;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;"><font color="#000000">Silent Scream is one of the most compelling and frightening manuscripts I've ever read! The terror and madness of Schaefer will continue to tug at your psyche all the way through the book.<br /><br />Yvonne Mason speaks with a profound literary voice for Schaefer's victims. Here, they are silent no longer.<br /><br />No, I won't sleep well, just knowing that another Schaefer may be out there somewhere. I pray not.<br /><br />Well done, Yvonne!<br /><br />Ann B. Keller<br /><br /><br /></font></span></p> <p></p>