“Authors have a duty to share words in ways that model possibilities. Reveal potential paths. Provide a connection for the reader—to the story, the character, the situation. Spark the conversation. Give opportunity for learning and growth. Be the inspiration for what comes next.”

CB Mason, author of Shattered, sitting at a picnic table

CB Mason, a lover of dystopian tales, believes literature can shape lives and loves connecting with readers who share her passion for adventure and growth. Drawing inspiration from her love of strong female characters and complex, layered worlds, she recognizes the written word's potential to drive social change. For her, writing serves as a means to explore life's uncertainties and to examine resilience and self-discovery.

CB grew up in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from Linfield College. And like her characters who learn to navigate life’s twists and turns, CB’s life path has meandered–student, daughter, wife, mother, yoga instructor, volunteer, travel planner, cheerleader (both literal and figurative), dancer, chicken farmer, dandelion gardener, storyteller, and author. Today she is a writer of dystopian YA fiction. 

When she's not writing, you can find CB on her stand-up paddleboard, practicing yoga, or wondering where her kids will end up living (hopefully somewhere sunny so she can visit often). A firm advocate of late-night writing sessions, weekend getaways, and the Oxford comma, she lives near Portland, Oregon, with her husband and her collection of tea and wine.

A storyteller’s story

A meandering journey