James D. Macdonald

Rejection is nature’s way of telling you to write a better book.

James Douglas Ignatius Macdonald (born 1954) is an American author and critic who lives in New Hampshire with his wife and frequent collaborator, Dr. Debra Doyle. He works in several genres, concentrating on fantasy, but also writing science fiction, and mystery and media tie-ins.

Quotes

• I have final say on the plot and characters, she has final say on the words and descriptions.
  • Brief Biography – JRank Articles

• Rejection is nature's way of telling you to write a better book.
  • Making Light: "How To Get Published" (6 December 2010), nielsenhayden.com

External links

• Encyclopedic article on James D. Macdonald on Wikipedia
• Official website
• Official forum at IBDoF
• Travis Tea - collective author of Atlanta Nights
• James D. Macdonald at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
• Interview on IT Conversations
• James D. MacDonald at Library of Congress Authorities, with 20 catalog records (search pseudonyms too)