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Author Archives: dbjackson
Creative Friday: A Rare Treat
A week ago this morning, we woke up to a few inches of fresh snow. Now, this may not seem like a big deal to you, but for us, down here in Tennessee, snow is a too-rare treat. Even when … Continue reading
Posted in Family, nature, photography
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, marriage, nature, photography, reflections, snow, snowfall
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Professional Wednesdays: Editors and Writers — The View From Both Sides
Right now, not for the first time, I find myself on both sides of the editorial process. On the one hand, I am co-editing the DERELICT anthology, reading submissions and starting to think about how authors might want to improve … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Character, Novels, Publishing, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, Derelict, editing, editors, how to write, writer-editor relationship, writing, writing advice, writing life, writing tips, Zombies Need Brains
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Monday Musings: It’s Not Like We Didn’t Know
“Is it possible to be astonished and, at the same time, not surprised?” — Jed Bartlet (Peter Noah, The West Wing, Season 7) It’s not like we didn’t know he was capable of this. It’s not like we haven’t known … Continue reading
Posted in History, Politics
Tagged blogging, Cheetoh Fuck-Nuts, Congress, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, history, insurrection, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, politics, violence
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Creative Friday: From the Archives
Back in January of 2019, Nancy and I spent a weekend in Washington, taking advantage of the fact that she had a conference there, and had traveled from another professional event that placed her in the city a few days … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, photography, Politics, travel
Tagged blogging, Cheetoh Fuck-Nuts, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, history, marriage, photography, politics, Travel, Washington
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Professional Wednesday: A Ton of News, and Organizing My Time
Welcome to my new Wednesday blogging feature, Professional Wednesdays. As some of you may remember, back around Thanksgiving I asked you for advice on the future of my midweek posts. My Writing-Tip Wednesdays were well received throughout 2020, but by … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Dead Man's Reach, Novels, Publishing, Short Fiction, Thieftaker, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, business of publishing, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, Derelict, Futurescapes, goals, holidays, how to write, Joshua Palmatier, Lore Seekers Press, New Year's, organizing our time, publishing, teaching, Thieftaker, writing, writing advice, writing business, writing goals, writing life, writing schedule, writing tips, Zombies Need Brains
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Monday Musings: Tempering Optimism with Reality
In my New Year’s post last Friday, I wrote about my optimism for the coming year, my resolve to anticipate good things instead of expecting the worst. And the world responded with a hefty dose of reality — a new … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, History, Politics
Tagged blogging, Cheeto Fuck-nuts, Covid-19, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, history, New Year's, optimism, politics, reality
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Photo Friday: Wishes For 2021
At long last, 2020 is in the world’s rearview mirror, and good riddance. We have a couple of weeks of craziness to get through, and a pandemic to beat back. But I enter this new year optimistic, for our planet, … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Friendship, Fun, kids, nature, photography
Tagged blogging, Covid-19, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, friendship, holidays, nature, New Year, photography
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Writing-Tip Wednesday: Why Do We Create?
I just reread my first post of the year, when I first discussed my weekly blogging plans, and my goals for the months to come. I closed the post with “Happy 2020. May it be your best year yet.” How … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Family, Friendship, Fun, Novels, parenting, photography, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged art, blogging, creativity, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, friendship, how to write, kids, music, parenting, photography, why do we create, why do we write, writing, writing advice, writing ips, writing life
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Monday Musings: Memories of “New Year’s” Passed
I thought the ball would, you know, drop. As in fall. As in have a bit of velocity. I thought maybe it was made of glass and would shatter. THAT would be cool. I will confess that I don’t usually … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, Family, food, Fun, kids, Music, parenting
Tagged Allman Brothers Band, Australia, blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, holidays, humor, marriage, memory, music, New Year's Eve, Y2K
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Monday Musings: 2020 is the New 1968
Putting on my historian’s cap… There are certain years in modern history that stand out as significant all on their own. They are so fraught, so filled with resonance and import, that they become both microcosms and embodiments of the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, kids, parenting, Politics
Tagged 1968, anxiety, blogging, Cheetoh Fuck-Nuts, Covid-19, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, history, kids, mental health, parenting, politics, race
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