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Category Archives: Fun
Another Week in Boston’s History
Another week, another historical trend to share. I’m going to assume that most of you are familiar with the stuff that was happening 235 years ago (the Continental Congress, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, etc.) but there was … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, Fun, History, Novels, Politics, Thieftaker
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JordanCon!
This weekend, April 15-17, I will be literary Guest of Honor at JordanCon in Atlanta, under my other writing name, David B. Coe. If you happen to be in the area please stop in and say hello. Other guests at … Continue reading
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AFTER HOURS Reviews!
Reviews of After Hours: Tales from the Ur-Bar are starting to appear online, and the response to the anthology has been overwhelmingly positive. A few reviewers are even taking note of “The Tavern Fire,” which is flattering given the quality … Continue reading
Posted in "The Tavern Fire", Fun, Publicity, Short Fiction
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Free to Write
Been a while in between posts. Sorry for that. Spent a week out West traveling with my family (and enjoying a memorable birthday in the Grand Canyon). But I’m back now, feeling refreshed and eager to work. As I’ve mentioned … Continue reading
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StellarCon!
I leave first thing tomorrow for High Point, North Carolina, where I will be a guest at StellarCon. I may be masquerading as someone else — a certain fantasy author — but trust me: I’ll be there. I hope to … Continue reading
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Writing a Bit of Mythology
Expanding just a bit on my previous post… Today, still working on another project, I wrote my own short myth, something that would help to clarify my own thinking about the magic system I’m developing. And I found myself adopting … Continue reading
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