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Monthly Archives: June 2020
Monday Musings: Speaking Out
In the spring of my senior year in college, an event took place on campus that changed me forever. It was called a Speak-Out, and it was organized by the school’s Women’s Center. Those running the Speak-Out set up an … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, parenting, Publishing
Tagged abuse, blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, harassment, politics, publishing industry, sexual assault, SF/Fantasy, women's rights
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Photo Friday: My Morning Walk
Photo Friday has rolled around again. Seriously, where do the weeks go? I don’t understand. Just about every morning I walk for 3+ miles along the rails-to-trails path here in our town. I have written about it before, and posted … Continue reading
Posted in nature, photography
Tagged blogging, David B. Coe, hiking, nature, photography, rails-to-trails
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Writing-Tip Wednesday: My Favorite Reference Books
Last week’s Writing-Tip Wednesday post was about the computer apps I use most when researching, outlining, and writing books and stories. As promised, this week I want to look at what are probably the most important writing tools I have: … Continue reading
Posted in History, Reading, Research, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, how to write, reference books, research, writing, writing advice, writing life, writing tips
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Monday Musings: Thinking of My Dad on Father’s Day
I’ve been trying to figure out how to write about my Dad for today’s post, and I find myself struggling. I’m surprised, because it’s not for a lack of affection or great stories. I loved my father and I miss … Continue reading
Posted in Family, kids, parenting
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, Father's Day, kids, memories, parenting
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Photo Friday: From the Archives — Beach Photos
Every now and then, a week comes along when I haven’t had a chance to take my camera out for photos. This week has been rather plain weather-wise. Some flowers are blooming in Nancy’s garden, but nothing too spectacular. And, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Fun, kids, nature, photography, travel
Tagged blogging, David B. Coe, family, nature, parenting, photography, vacations
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Writing-Tip Wednesday: My Favorite Computer Applications
A few weeks ago, in response to another plea on my part for suggestions of things you all would like to see covered in these Writing-Tip Wednesday posts, someone mentioned that they would appreciate my take on various writer tools … Continue reading
Posted in photography, technology, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, computer applications, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, DxO Photolab, how to write, Nisus Writer Pro, Pages, photography, Scrivener, technology, writing, writing advice, writing life, writing tips
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Monday Musings: Challenging Ourselves
I will admit that my first impulse for this Monday Musings post was to write about something other than race and politics. Not because those things aren’t still on my mind. They consume me. But rather because I was thinking, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, kids, parenting, Politics, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, history, parenting, politics, protests, race, racial politics, white privilege, writing, writing life
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Photo Friday: Climbing Color
Another week coming to a close and another photo to send you off into your weekend. We have grown accustomed to the annual rhythms of Nancy’s gorgeous flower garden, and this time of June is when her Clematis bloom. They … Continue reading
Posted in Family, nature, photography
Tagged blogging, David B. Coe, family, flowers, gardening, nature, photography
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Writing-Tip Wednesday: Special Guest, Alma Alexander!
Today, I welcome my friend Alma Alexander to the blog to talk about her new novel, The Second Star. She has lots to say about the book, about writing in general, and about advice for beginning writers. Please welcome her … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Novels, Publicity, Publishing, Research, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged Alma Alexander, blogging, Covid-19, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, how to write, special guests, The Second Star, writing, writing advice, writing life, writing tips
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Monday Musings: On Race, Privilege, and Uncomfortable Conversations
As I white progressive, I have struggled with how to write this post. I know that the white progressives in my audience will struggle to read and process it. All of this, I believe, is to the good. This past … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, kids, parenting, Politics
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, history, Jane Elliott, John Metta, kids, parenting, politics, protest, race, racism, white privilege
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