Summary: <br> Welcome to Episode 85 of Speculate! The Podcast for Writers, Readers and Fans. In this episode we talk to <a href="http://www.dbjackson-author.com/">D.B. Jackson</a> (the urban fantasy pen name of epic fantasist <a href="http://davidbcoe.wordpress.com/">David B. Coe</a>) about his <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/series/65087-thieftaker-chronicles">Thieftaker Chronicles</a> series and his latest book <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16059334-thieves-quarry">Thieves’ Quarry</a>, setting the new standard for “tricorn punk” (a term which we think needs to be copyrighted stat!). We talk about pen names, subgenres, conventions, and how an academic background can be valuable for a speculative fiction author–a subject which Greg particularly enjoys! David has an interesting perspective on a long and varied career, and we were glad to get the chance to speak to him here; if you enjoyed the interview too, remember to check back in two weeks when we’ll begin our next triptych on the work of <a href="http://www.scottlynch.us/">Scott Lynch</a>. Until then, thanks as always for listening to the show, and please continue to spread the word!<br>
