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800 words, and other new things

Posted on October 27, 2024 by L. Jacob

My right hand can’t hold a pen. Seriously, I drop them all the time. I drop a lot of things. I have to use two hands to hold a mug or cup. It’s diabetic neuropathy. I can type better than … Continue reading →

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Reading more than writing

Posted on September 1, 2024 by L. Jacob

I have found I can read an average of one book a week. I’m spending my free time reading, forcing myself to finish books. I’ve read a cozy mystery, a fantasy set on a different planet, a non-fiction book about … Continue reading →

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50: Blueforce

Posted on December 11, 2022 by L. Jacob

SentinelDual Pistols/Super ReflexesVigilante An ex-cop who bought his own armor and decided to become a vigilante. This is a really good build. Damage is mediocre against 54’s, but he stays alive.

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Top Ten of 2022, end of 4

Posted on November 30, 2022 by L. Jacob

Number One! An elder protagonist. An ancient dragon. Similar to Seeker last year, I’m getting into people my age being protagonists. We’re wise and experienced We see the young people doing stupid things and we scream at them not to. … Continue reading →

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Top Ten of 2022, part 3 of 4

Posted on November 29, 2022 by L. Jacob

Number 4: This book started me on the six-month Medieval phase. I read two more books by Dan Jones (The Crusaders and Summer of Blood). This guy is really good. Number 3: I bought Plottr, which is a really excellent … Continue reading →

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The Muse tempts, but speeds off in her Ferrari

Posted on November 24, 2022 by L. Jacob

I have a vision of my Muse (Calliope) as Christie Brinkley in National Lampoon’s Vacation. She drives by saying, “You should write, honey!” I pull out a fresh notebook and write maybe two pages of introduction, and then…she’s gone. I … Continue reading →

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Busy

Posted on April 6, 2022 by L. Jacob

I have no excuse for February, other than putting together the podcast “Small Publishing in a Big Universe”. March, though, I helped out my publisher who put out a submissions call for the Dragon Gems program of short stories. So … Continue reading →

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Epic Fail

Posted on November 24, 2021 by L. Jacob

I started off with good intentions. Then, on November 7, I went into the hospital with a heart attack. Three days in the hospital’s Cardiac Care Unit and three days of recovery afterward destroyed the possibility of me catching up … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on October 17, 2021 by L. Jacob

I’m waiting for the gunshot on October 31 at midnight so I can start writing. I have the characters ready to go: the casting is done, the playlist exists…now everyone’s milling around waiting for the settings, the scenes, to speak … Continue reading →

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CBD, medical issues, and Afghanistan

Posted on August 22, 2021 by L. Jacob

Three top things in my life right now. I have arthritis in my left thumb. It hurts when I move the thumb toward the palm, or I extend it to pick up something wide (oh, like Tarot cards????). A friend … Continue reading →

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