Frequently Asked Questions

Jackson Dean Chase is a USA TODAY bestselling author, award-winning poet, publisher, and creative strategist whose work spans fiction, nonfiction, poetry, tabletop roleplaying games, publishing, and content strategy.

Here are answers to some of the most common questions about his work.

Who is Jackson Dean Chase?

Jackson Dean Chase is a USA TODAY bestselling author and award-winning poet whose work spans fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and tabletop roleplaying games.

He is also the founder and lead designer of MageGate Games, an independent publisher of premium tools for 5e Game Masters.

His professional work also includes publishing operations, content strategy, product development, marketing, audience building, and AI-assisted business systems.


What kinds of books does Jackson Dean Chase write?

Jackson has written across several categories and genres.

His fiction includes fantasy, horror, science fiction, dystopian fiction, urban fantasy, and other speculative genres.

His nonfiction focuses primarily on writing craft, creativity, publishing, storytelling, and practical tools for authors.

He has also published multiple poetry collections and an extensive catalog of tabletop roleplaying products for MageGate Games.

Is Jackson Dean Chase a USA TODAY bestselling author?

Yes. Jackson has been recognized as a USA TODAY bestselling author through his published fiction work.

Has Jackson won awards for his poetry?

Yes. Jackson is an award-winning poet and has published multiple poetry collections ranging from serious and personal work to humorous and experimental pieces.

Where can I buy Jackson Dean Chase’s books?

Jackson’s books are available through a variety of retailers and marketplaces, depending on the title and format.

These include:

Availability varies by title, format, and region.

See the Shop links in the footer for current options.

Does Jackson sell books directly?

Yes. Some books and products are available through direct-sale storefronts in addition to major retailers. Direct availability varies by category and title. Jackson's complete catalog will be available for direct sales in late 2026.


The Titan Quadrilogy (the complete 4-book series of The Gods War) is available exclusively from Jackson in Kindle and EPUB format.

It includes the complete novels for:

  1. Titan
  2. Titan: Kingdom of the Dead
  3. Titan: Gift of Death
  4. Titan: Resurrection


The fourth book concludes the series and resolves the primary conflict while leaving the door open for sequels.

What is MageGate Games?

MageGate Games is an independent tabletop roleplaying publisher founded by Jackson Dean Chase in 2021.

MageGate creates premium tools for serious 5e Game Masters, including resources for:

  • boss fights
  • encounter design
  • monsters and villains
  • magic items
  • traps and defenses
  • weather and terrain
  • religion and cults
  • campaign support

Does Jackson write all of the MageGate Games material himself?

Jackson serves as founder and lead designer of MageGate Games and has written, developed, edited, or overseen a substantial portion of the company’s catalog. Jackson is the sole author for all but three books, and is co-author on all three. These books are 250 Best Magic items for Fighters & Rogues, 250 Best Magic Items: Curios, Oddities & Trinkets, and the Game Master's Guide to Rites & Rituals.

Does MageGate Games only publish 5e material?

MageGate Games is currently best known for Game Master tools compatible with 5e (5th Edition) and related fantasy roleplaying campaigns. The broader focus is reusable campaign material, encounter design, worldbuilding support, and tools that make preparation faster and play more memorable.

Since the majority of content is game master-facing rather than player-facing, it is also broadly compatible with the 5.5e rules set. Beginning with 2026 titles forward (including the revised edition of Heirloom Magic Items), all new MageGate Games 5e-compatible releases are designed with compatibility for both the 2014 (5e) and 2024 (5.5e) rules in mind.

What is Jackson’s professional background beyond writing books?

Jackson has worked across publishing, content strategy, product development, marketing, ecommerce, audience building, email automation, research, and AI-assisted business operations.

His work includes building publishing catalogs, content systems, direct-sales infrastructure, email sequences, authority hubs, product funnels, and audience-development systems.


Is Jackson available for employment or professional opportunities?

Yes. Jackson is open to professional opportunities where his experience in publishing, content strategy, creative operations, AI-assisted workflows, product development, research, or audience growth would be useful.


Does Jackson offer consulting?

Jackson may be available for selected consulting or advisory work related to publishing, content strategy, creative operations, marketing, audience development, and AI-assisted workflows. Availability depends on project scope and schedule.

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Does Jackson offer editing, co-authoring, or ghostwriting?

Jackson has experience with editing, writing, co-authoring, ghostwriting, publishing, and content development.

Selected editing, co-authoring, or ghostwriting projects may be considered depending on fit, scope, and availability.

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What books has Jackson edited for other authors?

Jackson has edited the complete You Are the Rock Star series for Alexander "Woody" Woodrow, a former founding member of the band Our Last Night.

The titles include:

  1. You Are the Rock Star
  2. You Are the Rockstar: Finding Your Financial Flow
  3. You Are the Rockstar: Stage Presence for Life

What books has Jackson co-authored with other authors?

Jackson has co-authored seven books across three series, including one complete fiction series and titles for two tabletop roleplaying game sourcebook series.

The titles include:

  1. Titan (with Daniel Mignault)
  2. Titan: Kingdom of the Dead (with Daniel Mignault)
  3. Titan: Gift of Death (with Daniel Mignault)
  4. Titan: Resurrection (with Daniel Mignault)
  5. 250 Best Magic Items for Fighters & Rogues (with Baba Azizi Tucker)
  6. 250 Best Magic Items: Curios, Oddities & Trinkets (with Baba Azizi Tucker)
  7. Game Master's Guide to Rites & Rituals (with Baba Azizi Tucker)

Does Jackson work with AI?

Yes. Jackson uses AI extensively as part of research, strategy, content development, editing, analysis, workflow design, and business operations.

His approach treats AI as a force multiplier for human judgment rather than a substitute for it.

He has developed structured AI-assisted workflows for publishing, marketing, content strategy, analysis, and operational decision-making.


He was selected by the founders of Sudowrite to assist in the successful pitch of their AI-assisted writing software to an executive team from Hachette Book Group.


All fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books published prior to 2026 do not use AI text or images.

What are AEO and GEO?

AEO stands for Answer Engine Optimization. GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimization.

Both focus on making information easier for AI-powered search and answer systems to discover, understand, cite, and use.

Jackson has applied AEO, GEO, and SEO principles in building large interconnected content systems, including the MageGate Games Knowledge Hub.

Does Jackson teach or speak about writing and publishing?

Jackson has taught and discussed topics related to writing, publishing, marketing, creativity, and storytelling.

His past work has included courses, workshops, panels, and educational content.

For additional professional background, see his LinkedIn profile.

Where can I read reviews of Jackson’s work?

Selected reviews from readers, authors, publications, bloggers, and reviewers are collected on the Reviews page.

They cover fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and tabletop roleplaying products.

For more extensive reviews, visit an individual book's product page on Amazon or other platforms.

Can reviewers, podcasters, or media outlets contact Jackson?

Yes. Media inquiries, interview requests, review requests, and other professional inquiries can be submitted through the contact page.

Can I contact Jackson about rights, licensing, or publishing opportunities?

Yes. Rights, licensing, publishing, adaptation, collaboration, and related business inquiries can be submitted through the contact page.

Where can I follow Jackson online?

Jackson maintains a professional presence through selected social platforms and publishing channels.

For current professional activity, LinkedIn is the best place to start.

Where should new readers start?

That depends on what interests you.

For fiction, start with the Fiction section.

For writing and creativity, browse Nonfiction.

For poetry, explore the Poetry section.

For tabletop roleplaying games, visit MageGate Games.

For professional work, see Creative Strategy & Publishing Operations.