Paul Nicholas Mason facts for kids

Paul Nicholas Mason was born in England in 1958. He is a Canadian novelist, playwright, and actor. He writes books for adults and children.

Paul Nicholas Mason's Early Life

Paul Mason was born in London, England. As a child, he lived in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). He also lived in British Columbia, Canada. Later, his family settled in southern Ontario, Canada. He finished high school there.

He studied English Literature at Trent University. He also earned a teaching degree from Queen's University at Kingston. For 32 years, he taught English and Drama. He taught at Lakefield College School. He stopped teaching in 2015.

Writing Books for Adults

Paul Mason has written five novels for adults. His first novel, Battered Soles, came out in 2005. It is a funny story about a made-up journey. The journey goes from Peterborough, Ontario, to Lakefield. The book was nominated for the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. This award is for funny books.

His second novel, The Red Dress, was published in 2008. This book tells the story of a 17-year-old boy. He grows up in a small town in Ontario. The story is a bit serious, but it ends with hope.

In 2015, Mason's third novel, The Night Drummer, was released. It is about two teenage friends in the 1970s. One friend is Peter Ellis. The other is Otis James, a native boy. The book follows them through their high school years. Reviewers said the book shows the fun and innocence of youth.

His fourth novel, The Rogue Wave, came out in 2021. Canadian librarians thought it was one of the most exciting new Canadian books that month.

Mason's fifth novel, To Our Graves, was released in 2024. It is a mystery story. The book is set at a Canadian private school. Readers found it exciting and hard to put down.

Plays and Children's Books

Paul Mason has also written plays. His plays The Discipline Committee and Circles of Grace have been performed. They were shown in Canada, Ireland, and the United States.

His play Sister Camille's Kaleidoscopic Cabaret won an award in 1996. It was first performed in Michigan in 1998.

In 2017, Mason published his first children's book. It is called A Pug Called Poppy.