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Tag Archives: ConCarolinas
Monday Musings: Introducing the Toothbrush Principle
We have a Sonicare toothbrush — one of those rechargeable ones that vibrates, like, a trillion times per second and essentially buzzes plaque and tartar into submission. (That might not be exactly the science behind the technology, but that is … Continue reading
Posted in Bell Bridge Books, Business of publishing, Novels, Publishing, The Chalice War, Thieftaker, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, Case Files of Justis Fearsson, ConCarolinas, conventions, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, publishing, The Chalice War, Thieftaker Chronicles, time management, writing, writing life
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Monday Musings: A Wonderful Return To Convention-ing
I spent this past weekend at ConCarolinas in Charlotte, reconnecting with fans, colleagues, and friends. And it was great. The last con I attended was DragonCon at the end of August/beginning of September 2023, before the fall and all that … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Business of publishing, Friendship, Fun, Publicity, Publishing, Writing Life
Tagged appearances, blogging, ConCarolinas, conventions, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, friendship, grief, mental health, publishing, publishing business, writing business
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Monday Musings: “What’s Next?” Well, How About Some Big News?
“When I ask ‘What’s Next?’ it means I’m ready to move on to other things. So, what’s next?” — Jed Barlet, THE WEST WING Yeah, I will seek out almost any excuse to quote from The West Wing, it being … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Ethan Kaille, Family, Friendship, History, Novels, Publishing, Thieftaker, travel, Urban Fantasy, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, business of writing, ConCarolinas, conventions, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, DragonCon, Ethan Kaille, family, friends, ideas, Italy, mental health, publishing, publishing business, The West Wing, Thieftaker, Travel, urban fantasy, writing, writing life
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Professional Wednesday: 2023 Is 1/4 Gone — What Have You Done?
Spring is here. April is knocking on the door. 2023 is just about one quarter gone (a thought that sends me into a frenzied panic) and with the first three months of the year nearly over, I felt this would … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Bell Bridge Books, Belle Books, Business of publishing, Novels, Publicity, Publishing, The Chalice War, travel, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged Artifice and Craft, blogging, ConCarolinas, conventions, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, DragonCon, Dragonesque, editing, JordanCon, Launch Pad, LibertyCon, publishing, publishing business, The Chalice War, The Chalice War: Stone, Winds of the Forelands, writing, writing calendar, writing life, writing schedule, Zombies Need Brains
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Professional Wednesday: Listening To My Own Work
About seven years ago, I received out of the blue, an email from the actor Bronson Pinchot, who is probably best known for playing the role of “Balki” in the sitcom Perfect Strangers. He was, by then, enjoying a successful … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Character, Fun, Novels, Publishing, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged audio books, blogging, Bronson Pinchot, Case Files of Justis Fearsson, ConCarolinas, creativity, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, His Father's Eyes, publishing, Shadow's Blade, Spell Blind, 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: 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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A Quick-Tip Tuesday Post on Writing Communities
Writing can be a lonely profession. We often work on our own, toiling alone for hours at a time, sending our work into what can feel like a marketplace vacuum, and waiting for feedback that can be hurtful, even brutal. … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Novels, Publicity, Publishing, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged ConCarolinas, conventions, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, magical words, Quick-Tip Tuesday, retreats, writing, writing groups, writing life
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