Category Archives: “The Tavern Fire”

New Freebie Added to the Website!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by dbjackson

Today I updated the D.B. Jackson website to include a free download of “The Tavern Fire,” the first story (the first fiction, for that matter) I published as D.B. Jackson.  The story first appeared in a terrific anthology called After … Continue reading →

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Writing Short Stories in the THIEFTAKER Universe

Posted on October 11, 2011 by dbjackson

I often advise aspiring writers to step away from their novels now and again and work on short stories.  Why?  Well, for one thing, writing successful short stories is challenging.  The short form demands an economy of style that those … Continue reading →

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AFTER HOURS Reviews!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by dbjackson

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 →

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Free to Write

Posted on March 23, 2011 by dbjackson

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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Back From StellarCon

Posted on March 7, 2011 by dbjackson

I am back home after my weekend at StellarCon, which was terrific.  Cons tend to remind me of what I love about being a writer, and to leave me energized.  This one was no different.  I’ve been pretty excited about … Continue reading →

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Release Day for AFTER HOURS

Posted on March 1, 2011 by dbjackson

After Hours:  Tales From the Ur-Bar is now officially out and available for purchase!  This anthology, edited by Joshua Palmatier and Patricia Bray, and published by DAW, includes “The Tavern Fire,” the very first D.B. Jackson publication.  Set in Boston, … Continue reading →

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AFTER HOURS!!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by dbjackson

Fun times!  Today I received my author’s copy of After Hours:  Tales from the Ur-Bar, the anthology edited by Joshua Palmatier and Patricia Bray that includes my short story, “The Tavern Fire.” This is my first publication as D.B. Jackson, … Continue reading →

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A Bit About Boston in the 1760s

Posted on February 17, 2011 by dbjackson

Had a comment on another site from a friend — he was wondering about the size of Boston in the 1760s, where “The Tavern Fire” and the Thieftaker books are set.  Boston was, by that time, the third largest city … Continue reading →

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Going Live!

Posted on February 16, 2011 by dbjackson

Well, the site is as close to ready as it’s going to be without an actual book out yet.  And my Facebook account, Twitter account, etc. are open and ready for business.  So I guess it’s time for me to … Continue reading →

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My First Post

Posted on January 26, 2011 by dbjackson

What if you had a coming out party, and no one came?

That’s kind of what I’m doing right now. This is sort of a test, a way to see if my RSS Feed is working. But it’s also, by necessity, my first blog post. Thing is, my website and blog are still a few weeks shy of being ready for prime time. So, nobody is going to read this for a while.

Still, I believe an introduction is in order.

–Ahem–

My name is D.B. Jackson, and I’m a fantasy author. Have been for about fifteen years now. But I’m starting something new, and so I’m doing it under a new name. The something new is historical urban fantasy. Continue reading →

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