Category Archives: Research

Signing Tour Update and Another Stop on the Blog Tour

Posted on July 10, 2013 by dbjackson

I had a fun signing last night at one of the nicest bookstores I’ve ever seen — The Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, Virginia.  Kelly, the shop owner was knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly nice, and we had a small but enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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Off to the Signing Tour as the Blog Tour Resumes

Posted on July 8, 2013 by dbjackson

It’s Monday, and as I roll toward Virginia to begin the Summer 2013 THIEVES’ QUARRY Signing Tour, the Summer 2013 Blog Tour rolls on as well.  I will have a post up today at the blog of my kind and … Continue reading →

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The Summer 2013 Blog Tour Visits with Brandy Schillace, part I

Posted on June 6, 2013 by dbjackson

The Summer 2013 THIEVES’ QUARRY Blog Tour, continues today with a post on blending history and fiction at The Fiction Reboot, Brandy Schillace’s blog on all things writing!  The post, which is called “‘Warp and Weft’: Blending History and Fantasy,” … Continue reading →

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A New Creative Intersections Post at Magical Words

Posted on March 11, 2013 by dbjackson

Today’s post can be found at http://magicalwords.net, the group blog on the business and craft of writing fantasy that I maintain, under the name David B. Coe, with fellow authors Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, Mindy Klasky, John Hartness, Kalayna Price, … Continue reading →

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The Newest Creative Intersections Post At Magical Words

Posted on January 28, 2013 by dbjackson

Today, I continue my series of Creative Intersections posts, which blend different aspects of writing, with another installment at http://magicalwords.net, the group blog on the business and craft of writing fantasy that I maintain, as David B. Coe, with fellow … Continue reading →

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More Thieftaker Books On the Way!!

Posted on December 4, 2012 by dbjackson

I am delighted to ring in the holiday season by announcing that Tor has agreed to contract two more Thieftaker books! The second Thieftaker book, THIEVES’ QUARRY will be available in July 2013. And now I can say that it … Continue reading →

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Magical Words Discussion of Worldbuilding Continues

Posted on December 3, 2012 by dbjackson

Today, I continue my series of posts on worldbuilding with another installment at http://magicalwords.net, the group blog on the business and craft of writing fantasy that I maintain with fellow authors Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, A.J. Hartley, and Kalayna Price, … Continue reading →

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Guest Post from Morgan Keyes, and a Book Giveaway!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by dbjackson

Today we welcome my good friend Morgan Keyes, who has just published a brand new middle grade fantasy, Darkbeast (Simon & Schuster).  Morgan also writes as Mindy Klasky, and in that guise she is not only a colleague of mine … Continue reading →

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Another Blog Tour Stop and a Book Giveaway!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by dbjackson

The Summer 2012 Thieftaker Blog Tour takes me today to Fantasy Literature, where I am interviewed by Bill Capossere.  The interview covers a broad range of topics, from research to pseudonyms to magic systems.  Fantasy Literature recently reviewed THIEFTAKER (with … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: New Interview Up

Posted on July 26, 2012 by dbjackson

Back to the Summer 2012 THIEFTAKER Blog Tour today, with an interview at “Fiction Reboot,” the blog site of Brandy Schillace.  Brandy and I discuss writing and publishing, reading and criticism, technology and inspiration.  You can read the interview here.  … Continue reading →

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