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Category Archives: Appearances
Professional Wednesday: What Matters Professionally? Part III — Appearances
Continuing my series of posts about “what matters” in the realm of professional publishing, I thought I would focus today on what matters during our public appearances. Attending conventions and writers’ conferences and workshops is an important part of being … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Business of publishing, Publicity, Publishing, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged appearances, blogging, business of writing, conventions, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, homophobia, prejudice, professionalism, publishing, publishing business, writers' workshops
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Monday Musings: The Wisdom and Love of Friends and Family
Many years ago — decades, in fact — in a rare moment of precocious insight, I wrote the following in my journal: “There is nothing like the wisdom and love of friends to remind us of who we are.” Even … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Family, Friendship, kids, parenting, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, cancer, college, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, Edmund R. Schubert, family, friends, friendship, fun, Hampton Roads Writers Conference, high school, James Coe, John Hartness, kids, marriage, memories, mental health, music, parenting, teaching, the road, Travel, writing, writing life
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Monday Musings: Additional Thoughts On Writing and Teaching
After a wonderful weekend at the Hampton Roads Writers Workshop (kudos to Lauran Strait and all those who helped her make the conference such a success), I am reminded again of why I love to teach writing, to talk about … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Business of publishing, Publishing, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged appearances, blogging, business of writing, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, editing, Edmund R. Schubert, Hampton Roads Writers Conference, John Hartness, publishing, publishing business, teaching, writing, writing business, writing life
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Professional Wednesday: Hampton Roads Writers Conference, and the Hardest Writing Topic to Teach (For Me)
This week I head to the Hampton Roads Writers Conference in Virginia Beach. I’ll be teaching several workshops over the three days I’m there — a two-hour master class on “Point of View and Voice,” a ninety-minute class on “Character … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Character, Novels, Publishing, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, business of publishing, character, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, Edmund R. Schubert, Hampton Roads Writers Conference, how to write, John Hartness, narrative arc, pacing, point of view, publishing, teaching, world building, writing, writing business, writing conferences, writing workshops
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Monday Musings (On Tuesday): Back From DragonCon
I have spent this past weekend at DragonCon, catching up with friends, meeting new people, and returning an air of normalcy to my professional calendar. To be honest, I went into the weekend a bit reluctantly. I was excited to … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Business of publishing, Friendship, Publicity, Publishing, Urban Fantasy, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged appearances, blogging, business of writing, conventions, Covid, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, DragonCon, friendship, mental health, publicity, publishing, publishing business, The Fugitive Stone, writing, writing life
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My Schedule for DragonCon 2022!
The last time I was at DragonCon was Labor Day Weekend, 2018. For years, Dragon was the centerpiece of my annual professional schedule, the convention to which I most looked forward each year. In 2019, though, with WorldCon in Dublin, … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Writing Life
Tagged appearances, blogging, conventions, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, DragonCon
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Tuesday Musings: This is Why People Post Photos of Kittens…
I am having a bit of a “If you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything at all” moment right now. There are some things I would like to write about. I have a couple of rants percolating … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Fun, nature, photography, Publishing, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged birds, blogging, butterflies, conventions, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, LibertyCon, nature, photography, publishing, Sony RX10, writing, writing life
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Monday Musings: Insanity
I spent this past weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, attending ConCarolinas, a convention I attended every year from 2008-2019, and then missed for two years, once due to Covid concerns cancelling the event, and once due to diverticulitis knocking me … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Friendship, Politics, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, ConCarolinas, conventions, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, friendship, gun control, gun violence, guns, politics, writing, writing life
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Monday Musings: The Power of Professional Friendships
Coming off a fun, productive weekend at JordanCon in Atlanta, I find myself thinking about the power of professional friendships. I am fortunate beyond measure to have a wonderful life partner, children I adore, family (immediate and extended) who mean … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Business of publishing, Friendship, Novels, Publishing, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, business of writing, conventions, Covid-19, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, editing, friendship, JordanCon, pandemic, publishing business, teaching, writing, writing business, writing life
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Monday Musings: Thoughts About My Upcoming Appearance at JordanCon
This coming weekend, I will be attending JordanCon in Atlanta. There I will see many friends — colleagues as well as fans. I will sell some books, talk about writing, both on panels and informally over drinks and meals, and … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Business of publishing, Covid, Friendship, Publicity, Publishing, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged anxiety, appearances, blogging, book sales, business of writing, ConCarolinas, Covid-19, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, DragonCon, Faith Hunter, friendship, fun, Hampton Roads Writers Conference, JordanCon, mental health, photography, publishing business, writing business
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