Mason Monteith is an Author, Freelancer, Part-Time Poet, and editor for Candlelit Chronicles.
Welcome to my website! My name is Mason Monteith is a writer, freelancer, part-time poet, and editor for Candlelit Chronicles in both poetry and prose. Based in Springfield, MO. I’ve written two novels, two short stories, and several poems–though my work is typically fantasy, I am moving towards literary fiction with magical realism and gothic themes.
Writing can be seen as a taste experience. The way different words roll off the tongue or linger as they are slowly digested and thought out after reading a piece, is an intriguing experience. Every story leaves a different taste—whether it be sweet or sour. With the rise of generative AI comes a new perspective. I’ve viewed it as a different way of tasting, not a good shift in view, but a cannibalistic version of the creative arts. It is fascinating, but in its current usage, it is a horrific creature that destroys others’ work to improve itself. I wrote this story as a personification of generative AI after seeing the effect it has on the creative writing industry as both an author and an editor. Like many tools, it can be taken too far and misused. In considering GenAI, I’ve seen the argument that writers take inspiration from other writers. But GenAI doesn’t just take inspiration, it devours. So why not lean into that at the most extreme degree? Why not show what a monster generative AI could be? What would generative AI be like if it were an organic being? What if it were an all-natural, but also artificial artist?
Published in Volume 18 of LOGOS Journal of Undergraduate Research.
In October, I added to my dragons-hoard of books after an excellent time thrifting/antiquing. Looking ahead, I plan to read four exciting titles: “The Wild Huntress,” “Godkiller,” “Realm Breaker,” and “The Uninvited Guests,” each offering unique stories blended with mythology, fantasy, history, and mystery, perfect for my TBR. The TBR never truly ends does it?
I can’t believe it… is that… an (almost) on time monthly update post? Your eyes do not deceive you! This post is finally not late. October is my favorite month of the year! As my birthday month, spooky season, and the anniversary for my first book’s release-there’s a lot of stuff happening in October! Submissions,…
They say you are what you eat, and that applies to creativity as well. I believe the books you consume have more an effect than you might first think. For me it started with working freelance, I edited a wide range of stories from across all sorts of genres. Then I found interest in many…
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