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Signing Tour Update and Another Stop on the Blog Tour

Posted on July 10, 2013 by dbjackson

I had a fun signing last night at one of the nicest bookstores I’ve ever seen — The Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, Virginia.  Kelly, the shop owner was knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly nice, and we had a small but enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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Off to the Signing Tour as the Blog Tour Resumes

Posted on July 8, 2013 by dbjackson

It’s Monday, and as I roll toward Virginia to begin the Summer 2013 THIEVES’ QUARRY Signing Tour, the Summer 2013 Blog Tour rolls on as well.  I will have a post up today at the blog of my kind and … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day on the Blog Tour!

Posted on July 3, 2013 by dbjackson

After a really fun release day for Thieves’ Quarry, and for the paperback edition of Thieftaker, I am back at work today with four stops on the Summer 2013 Thieves’ Quarry Blog Tour. The first post is actually a short … Continue reading →

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Part II of my Post on Blending Fantasy and History Is Now Live!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by dbjackson

The Summer 2013 THIEVES’ QUARRY Blog Tour continues today with part II of my post on “Blending History and Fantasy.” I began the post yesterday and in this new installment build on the discussion with an excerpt from THIEVES’ QUARRY.  … Continue reading →

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The Summer 2013 Blog Tour Visits with Brandy Schillace, part I

Posted on June 6, 2013 by dbjackson

The Summer 2013 THIEVES’ QUARRY Blog Tour, continues today with a post on blending history and fiction at The Fiction Reboot, Brandy Schillace’s blog on all things writing!  The post, which is called “‘Warp and Weft’: Blending History and Fantasy,” … Continue reading →

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The Sad Tale of Roger and Barry

Posted on January 9, 2013 by dbjackson

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were arguably the biggest stars in Major League Baseball in the 1990s.  Bonds was the best position player, Clemens the most dominant pitcher.  Their careers followed eerily similar paths, culminating today with what I expect … Continue reading →

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THIEFTAKER Blog Tour Stops Today at SFSignal!

Posted on July 17, 2012 by dbjackson

After a few days off for travel and signings, the Summer 2012 Blog Tour resumes today with a Q&A at @sfsignal with my friend @bbeaulieu Bradley Beaulieu.  Check it out and join the conversation.  Just beware of John DeNardo’s Pat … Continue reading →

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THIEFTAKER Blog Tour Resumes and Signing Tour Rolls On

Posted on July 7, 2012 by dbjackson

The Summer 2012 THIEFTAKER Blog Tour resumes today, after a one day hiatus during which I began the THIEFTAKER 2012 Signing Tour with the first leg of my drive to Albany, NY (596 miles).  But I digress…  Today I have … Continue reading →

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Today is Release Day for THIEFTAKER!!

Posted on July 3, 2012 by dbjackson

To quote Rabbit from Winnie-the-Pooh, “Today’s the day!!!”  THIEFTAKER is officially out and ready for purchase in hardcover and ebook format at all bricks-and-mortar and online booksellers.  I’ve been waiting a long time for this, and I’m pretty excited!!  To … Continue reading →

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THIEFTAKER Blog Tour Resumes With Interviews, Book Giveaway!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by dbjackson

After a one day break, the Summer 2012 THIEFTAKER Blog Tour resumes today with a pair of interviews.  One was done with the wonderful Paige Crutcher at Authorlink.com.  It’s a wide ranging discussion that touches not only on THIEFTAKER, but … Continue reading →

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