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Tag Archives: D.B. Jackson
Writing Short Stories in the THIEFTAKER Universe
I often advise aspiring writers to step away from their novels now and again and work on short stories. Why? Well, for one thing, writing successful short stories is challenging. The short form demands an economy of style that those … Continue reading
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THIEFTAKER Jacket Art!
I know that the publication date for THIEFTAKER is still a long ways off, but I had to share this. . . One of the great moments for any writer is getting that first look at the jacket art for … Continue reading
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Revised Sample Chapters of THIEFTAKER Now Available!
I’ve just completed a final round of revisions on Thieftaker, the first book of the Thieftaker Chronicles. The book is heading into production this week, and in the next few months I’ll be able to share cover art, initial responses … Continue reading
Posted in Novels, Thieftaker, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged Boston, D.B. Jackson, free samples, novels, publicity, publishing, sample chapters, Thieftaker, writing, writing life
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News About THIEFTAKER!
Okay, some of the news is not so good. The official hardcover release date for Thieftaker, book 1 of The Thieftaker Chronicles, has been pushed back once more, this time to July 2012. But other than that, it’s all good … Continue reading
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A Change of Pace: A Ribs Recipe!
Yeah, I know. This has nothing to do with history or Boston or writing or any of the other things I normally post about on this blog. But my house smells really, REALLY good right now, and I thought I’d … Continue reading
Another Week in Boston’s History
Another week, another historical trend to share. I’m going to assume that most of you are familiar with the stuff that was happening 235 years ago (the Continental Congress, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, etc.) but there was … Continue reading
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This Week in Boston’s History
During this week, in 1768, Boston’s royal customs officials, who on June 11 of that year fled the city for the safety of the British Garrison on Castle William, a fortified island in Boston Harbor, petitioned the Crown for military … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston, D.B. Jackson, fun, history, novels, politics, Thieftaker
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