Category Archives: Writing Life

Help Find a Title for the Second Thieftaker Book!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by dbjackson

Over the past two weeks or so I have been revising the manuscript of the second Thieftaker book.  I turned it in some time ago, but delays in the publication of the first book (finally and firmly scheduled for a … 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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THIEFTAKER Jacket Art!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by dbjackson

I know that the publication date for THIEFTAKER is still a long ways off, but I had to share this. . . One of the great moments for any writer is getting that first look at the jacket art for … Continue reading →

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Revised Sample Chapters of THIEFTAKER Now Available!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by dbjackson

I’ve just completed a final round of revisions on Thieftaker, the first book of the Thieftaker Chronicles.  The book is heading into production this week, and in the next few months I’ll be able to share cover art, initial responses … Continue reading →

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Podcast Interview Available!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by dbjackson

Last fall I visited Calgary, Alberta, where I was Guest of Honor at ConVersion (appearing as David B. Coe).  While there, I met Mike Plested, an aspiring writer who hosts a podcast called the Irreverent Muse.  Recently I sat down … 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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StellarCon!

Posted on March 3, 2011 by dbjackson

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

Posted on February 28, 2011 by dbjackson

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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Past, Present, and Future

Posted on February 24, 2011 by dbjackson

Tonight my wife and I are going to see a university production of the Greek tragedy Hecuba, by Euripides.  For the past couple of days I’ve been reading legends from the Mythology and Ulster Cycles of Celtic history.  There is … Continue reading →

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