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Tag Archives: D.B. Jackson
Professional Wednesday: Work as Balm
Continuing this week’s theme of maintaining mental health through difficult times . . . Back in March, when our daughter’s cancer was diagnosed, my first impulse was to put everything on pause. I contacted my editor and agent to let … Continue reading
Posted in Family, kids, Novels, parenting, Thieftaker, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, cancer, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, editing, emotional issues, family, Invasives, kids, marriage, mental health, Noir, parenting, Radiants, Thieftaker, work, writing, writing life, Zombies Need Brains
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Monday Musings: My Decision to Start Therapy — A #HoldOnToTheLight Post
Shortly after I graduated from college, back in Medieval times, I corresponded with a dear college friend, one who continues to this day to be a close friend. At the time, she was dealing with some emotional issues and had … Continue reading
Posted in Family, kids, parenting, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged anxiety, blogging, cancer, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, kids, mental health, parenting, therapy, writing, writing life
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Update: What’s Been Going On In My Life
In August, after a long retreat from social media and a series of appearance cancellations, I shared with all in a post on his blog that our older daughter, Alex, has cancer. You can read that post here. Now, several … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, kids, parenting, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, cancer, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, illness, kids, marriage, mental health, parenting
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Photo Friday: It’s Been A While…
An image from one of my morning walks this past week. There is beauty in the world. It’s nice to be reminded now and again. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. Stay safe and be kind to one another.
Posted in nature, photography
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, forests, mist, nature, photography
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What’s Been Going On In My Life
As some of you may remember, back in March I pulled away for a time from all social media. And, as you may have noticed, even now my social media presence remains limited. I haven’t been blogging regularly. I haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, kids, parenting, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, cancer, Covid-19, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, DragonCon, family parenting, illness, kids, marriage, mental health, sickness, writing, writing life
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Some Thoughts on Release Day for “The Witch’s Storm”
Today is release day for “The Witch’s Storm,” the first installment in my new trilogy of Thieftaker novellas, The Loyalist Witch — Thieftaker, Fall 1770. For more about the release, you can read the interview I did with Faith Hunter … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Character, Ethan Kaille, Family, History, Novels, Publicity, Publishing, Short Fiction, Thieftaker, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged business of writing, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, Faith Hunter, Lore Seekers Press, new releases, publicity, publishing, publishing business, releases, short fiction, The Adams Gambit, The Cloud Prison, The Loyalist Witch, The Witch's Storm, Thieftaker, writing, writing life
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Faith Hunter Interviews D.B. Jackson — “The Witch’s Storm,” part 2
Tomorrow, May 18, Lore Seekers Press will release a new Thieftaker novella, “The Witch’s Storm,” the first installment in a trilogy called The Loyalist Witch — Thieftaker, Fall 1770. Today (with my D.B. Jackson hat on) I sat down with … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Dead Man's Reach, Ethan Kaille, Friendship, History, Novels, Publishing, Short Fiction, Thieftaker, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, Faith Hunter, fantasy, historical fantasy, history, Lore Seekers Press, new releases, novels, short fiction, The Loyalist Witch, The Witch's Storm, Thieftaker, writing, writing life
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Monday Musings: Easing Back In
Dear Friends, About five weeks ago, I announced on various platforms that I would be withdrawing from social media for a while, and would also be delaying the releases of some upcoming projects. My announcement prompted expressions of sympathy and … Continue reading
Posted in Appearances, Character, Family, Friendship, kids, Novels, parenting, Short Fiction, Thieftaker, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, editing, emotional health, family, friendship, health care, Joshua Palmatier, kids, marriage, parenting, Radiants, Thieftaker, writing, Zombies Need Brains
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Professional Wednesday: Thoughts on Teaching Writing
As I have mentioned previously, this past weekend, and the weekend before, I participated in the Futurescapes Writers’ Workshop as both a lecturer and a workshop instructor. I gave a talk on writing epic fantasy, and then ran critique groups … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Publishing, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, business of writing, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, friendship, Futurescapes, how to write, point of view, publishing, teaching, writing, writing advice, writing life, writing tips
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Monday Musings: Writing Scared
It often takes me some time to settle on a topic for my Monday Musings post. Some weeks one issue or another is such an obvious choice that composing the post is easy. Other weeks I can struggle with the … Continue reading
Posted in History, Politics, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, debate, free speech, freedom of expression, history, opinions, politics
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