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Monday Musings: Where Does Mentoring Fit In With Today’s Publishing Realities?

Posted on February 9, 2026 by dbjackson

I have a very good friend, also a writer, with whom I often discuss the depressing state of the writing world at this point in history. We have a sort of gallows humor about the whole thing — a lot … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Some Recent Epiphanies

Posted on June 9, 2025 by dbjackson

The title speaks for itself. These are recent epiphanies I’ve had. Some are profound others less so. Enjoy. Last weekend, at ConCarolinas, I was honored with the Polaris Award, which is given each year by the folks at Falstaff Books … Continue reading →

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