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Writing Tips: The Taxman Cometh

Posted on February 9, 2012 by dbjackson

As it happens, I’m doing my taxes today (I’m expecting a refund, so there’s no reason to wait for April), and so I thought I would share a bit of information about professional writers and their tax process.  For those … Continue reading →

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A Publicity Idea and a Request for Help

Posted on January 19, 2012 by dbjackson

So I’m looking at having postcards made with the Thieftaker jacket art on the front and information about the book (ISBN number, jacket blurbs — stuff like that) on the back.  I want to have stuff to give away at … Continue reading →

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THIEFTAKER Galley Proofs

Posted on January 9, 2012 by dbjackson

This week I am proofreading the galley proofs — the typeset text — of Thieftaker, book I in the Thieftaker Chronicles (due out from Tor Books in July of this year).  This is the author’s final step in the production … Continue reading →

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My Reading for 2012

Posted on January 5, 2012 by dbjackson

One of my goals for this New Year, both professionally and personally, is to get more reading done, hopefully at the expense of my lazing-around-in-front-of-the-television and/or doing-nothing-of-importance-on-the-web time. It’s not that I spend hours watching TV — I really don’t. … Continue reading →

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Writing Short Stories in the THIEFTAKER Universe

Posted on October 11, 2011 by dbjackson

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!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by dbjackson

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!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by dbjackson

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 →

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