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Monthly Archives: March 2023
Professional Wednesday: 2023 Is 1/4 Gone — What Have You Done?
Spring is here. April is knocking on the door. 2023 is just about one quarter gone (a thought that sends me into a frenzied panic) and with the first three months of the year nearly over, I felt this would … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Bell Bridge Books, Belle Books, Business of publishing, Novels, Publicity, Publishing, The Chalice War, travel, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged Artifice and Craft, blogging, ConCarolinas, conventions, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, DragonCon, Dragonesque, editing, JordanCon, Launch Pad, LibertyCon, publishing, publishing business, The Chalice War, The Chalice War: Stone, Winds of the Forelands, writing, writing calendar, writing life, writing schedule, Zombies Need Brains
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Monday Musings: The Things We Say, The Things We Don’t Say
Let’s begin with a couple of quick exercises. First, I want you to pause for a moment and think of someone you’re fond of to whom you have something to say, something you haven’t yet said. Think of your feelings … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, parenting
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, family history, friendship, life issues, marriage, memories, parenting
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Professional Wednesday: What Holds Me Back, part III — Imposter Syndrome and Other Insecurities
Continuing my series of posts on “What Holds Me Back,” I turn today to more difficult issues. In my experience, the greatest challenges creators face are emotional ones, and I have struggled with such things throughout my career. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Novels, Publicity, Publishing, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, business of writing, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, imposter syndrome, publicity, publishing, publishing business, reviews, royalties, self-doubt, writing, writing advice, writing life
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Monday Musings: Joni Mitchell and the Creative Journey
Recently, I have been reading a biography of Joni Mitchell (a holiday gift from my older daughter), a long-time favorite of mine and, in my opinion, the finest songwriter in the history of rock and roll (more on that shortly). … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Music, Novels, Publishing, Thieftaker, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, Bob Dylan, business of publishing, business of writing, creative process, creativity, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, ideas, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, music, novels, Paul Simon, publishing, The Beatles, Thieftaker Chronicles, writing, writing life
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Creative Friday: THE CHALICE WAR: CAULDRON Cover Reveal!!
As I have mentioned previously, the release of the first book in my upcoming Celtic urban fantasy, The Chalice War (Bell Bridge Books), has been delayed. We had hoped for February. It will be May. After that, though, the other … Continue reading
Posted in Bell Bridge Books, Belle Books, Fantasy, Novels, Publishing, The Chalice War, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged Bell Bridge Books, Belle Books, blogging, cover art, cover reveal, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, jacket art, publishing, The Chalice War, The Chalice War: Stone
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Professional Wednesday: What Holds Me Back, part II — Building a Platform
Last week, I started my newest series for the Professional Wednesday feature: “What Holds Me Back.” My first entry was on life in general, and the ways in which we learn to cope with life’s intrusions on our creative output. … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, History, Novels, Publicity, Publishing, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, business of writing, creativity, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, publicity, publishing, publishing business, self-promotion, social media, time management, writing, writing advice, writing tips
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Monday Musings: About That Birthday I Was Dreading
“You want to complain about a birthday?” Life said. “I’ll give you a birthday to complain about.” Last week, as usual, I wrote two posts. On Monday, I ruminated about my approaching birthday, making it clear that I was feeling … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, Family, food, Friendship, Fun, kids, nature, parenting, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged birthdays, blogging, Covid, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, friendship, fun, kids, life issues, marriage, mental health, writing, writing life
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Professional Wednesday: What Holds Me Back, part I — Life Issues
As we turn the calendar to March, I thought I would turn to a new series of posts in my Professional Wednesday feature. This month, as I struggle with a bit of work-related inertia, I have decided some might find … Continue reading
Posted in Bell Bridge Books, Belle Books, Family, Friendship, Invasives, kids, parenting, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged anxiety, Bell Bridge Books, blogging, business of publishing, creativity, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, deadlines, friendship, Invasives, kids, life issues, marriage, mental health, parenting, publishing, publishing business, therapy, writing, writing life
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Monday Musings: Facing Down a Big Birthday
I am staring down the barrel of a big birthday. This time next week, I’ll have passed a dubious milestone, and the fact is, right now I’m struggling a bit with the whole getting older thing. Yes, I know the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, kids, parenting
Tagged birthdays, blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, friendship, kids, life issues, marriage, mental health, parenting, retirement, therapy
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Professional Wednesday: My Best Mistakes, part IV — Managing Expectations
For the past several weeks, I have been sharing “My Best Mistakes,” which have included inappropriate remarks at a convention, poor business decisions, and replies to reviews. This week’s “Best Mistake” is a little different, in that it’s less about … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, History, Novels, Publishing, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged ambition, blogging, business of publishing, business of writing, Children of Amarid, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, LonTobyn Chronicle, publishing industry, publshing business, Winds of the Forelands, writing, writing life
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