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Awesome Book Giveaway from Awesome Authors!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by dbjackson

There is a HUGE contest underway.  I’m part of it, and you do NOT want to miss it.  A group of authors — 17 of us in all — are giving away books to some lucky readers.  That’s right:  you … Continue reading →

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Two Posts Up Today

Posted on February 25, 2013 by dbjackson

I have two posts going up today (both as David B. Coe).  The first, my usual Monday Magical Words post, can be found at http://magicalwords.net, the group blog on the business and craft of writing fantasy that I maintain with … Continue reading →

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President’s Day Post: Best Writing Tips, at Magical Words

Posted on February 18, 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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A Post on Opening Lines, and a Chance for You to Critique My Work

Posted on February 4, 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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A Post About Avoiding Convenient Plot Choices

Posted on January 23, 2013 by dbjackson

Today’s post can be found at http://www.sfnovelists.com, the group blog on speculative fiction that I maintain along with a group of over one hundred published authors of fantasy and science fiction.  The post is called “Avoiding the Convenient Plot Point,” … Continue reading →

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A New “Creative Intersections” Post at Magical Words

Posted on January 14, 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, and Kalayna … Continue reading →

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The Sad Tale of Roger and Barry

Posted on January 9, 2013 by dbjackson

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were arguably the biggest stars in Major League Baseball in the 1990s.  Bonds was the best position player, Clemens the most dominant pitcher.  Their careers followed eerily similar paths, culminating today with what I expect … Continue reading →

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“Creative Intersections,” a New Set of Posts at Magical Words

Posted on January 7, 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, and Kalayna … Continue reading →

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Sharing Some Good News

Posted on December 20, 2012 by dbjackson

I don’t like to boast.  Really, I don’t.  And because of that, I feel a little funny about this post I’m about to write.  But in the past few days some people at online book reviewing sites have been saying … Continue reading →

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