Category Archives: Friendship

Exploring During My Down Time

Posted on January 16, 2015 by dbjackson

One of my favorite things to do at any convention is take advantage of my down time by exploring the area in which the con is held. While in San Jose for a World Fantasy Convention several years ago I … Continue reading →

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A New Interview is Up!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by dbjackson

My friend Joshua Palmatier (aka Benjamin Tate) has interviewed me about the release of Spell Blind, the first book in the Case Files of Justis Fearsson. We talk about pseudonyms, urban fantasy, and character development, and, of course, we do … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Signings!!

Posted on January 10, 2015 by dbjackson

So I’m about to begin a small signing tour, and I’m hoping to run into some of you along the way. My first stop will be this coming Wednesday night, January 14, at 6:30 pm. I’ll be appearing with Bishop … Continue reading →

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Visiting with Stephen Leigh!

Posted on January 9, 2015 by dbjackson

Today I am blogging at the site of Stephen Leigh, who is a terrific fantasy writer and one of the nicest people I have met in my nearly 20 years in this business. Stephen invited me to his site to … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogging Today at the site of Mary Robinette Kowal!

Posted on January 8, 2015 by dbjackson

Today I have a post up at the website of my good friend Mary Robinette Kowal, as part of her “My Favorite Bit” feature. As I note in the opening, I have done several “Favorite Bit” posts in the past … Continue reading →

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My Weekend in NYC

Posted on January 7, 2015 by dbjackson

I have just returned from what was a truly glorious weekend in New York City, where I attended the annual conference of the American Historical Association. Now, as a veteran of AHA conventions and someone who attended many of the … Continue reading →

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Two Days on the Blog Tour

Posted on July 23, 2014 by dbjackson

I was on the road yesterday, driving home from North Carolina after a fun and successful signing tour that began with a book launch party at ConGregate in Winston-Salem, and then took me to Rock Hill, SC, Gastonia, NC, Richmond, … Continue reading →

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Two More Posts on the Blog Tour, and Tonight’s Signing

Posted on July 15, 2014 by dbjackson

Today on the Summer 2014 Plunder of Souls Blog Tour, I’m back at Magical Words — my “home” blog — with a post on plotting. Sometimes the hardest thing about writing in a series, particularly in one that consists of … Continue reading →

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Free Fiction, Radio Interview, and a New Post

Posted on July 14, 2014 by dbjackson

We have a variety of fun stuff on the Summer 2014 Plunder of Souls Blog Tour today, starting with free flash fiction set in the Thieftaker world on the blog of my wonderful friend Faith Hunter.  That’s right FREE fiction, … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour, a New Review, and Giveaways

Posted on July 10, 2014 by dbjackson

Today I’m visiting with my friend C.E. Murphy, who was kind enough to interview me for the Summer 2014 Plunder of Souls Blog Tour. And I want to draw your attention to a wonderful new review of A Plunder Of … Continue reading →

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