Author Archives: L. Jacob

Poem – The Catmuse

Posted on May 21, 2018 by L. Jacob

The Catmuse Waiting on the muse I sit at the keyboard. Fingers poised and ready. Mind open and receptive. I stare at the blank page My mind wanders, Characters? Setting? Plot? What to type next? Then Tom, the wise old … Continue reading →

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Audiobook! More books! Poetry! Maybe War Mage?

Posted on May 20, 2018 by L. Jacob

Hello! I’ve had two cups of tea this morning already so I’m raring to go! I received the first eight chapters of Grimaulkin in audiobook form. Despite my friend saying “He sounds like a computer” (I told her “You haven’t … Continue reading →

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Poem

Posted on May 20, 2018 by L. Jacob

A poiem I read during an open mic at The Bean Barn in Coventry for Poetry and Beans night. Remains You rode off into the sunset On your brand new motorcycle. When I last saw your remains, You wore a … Continue reading →

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The movie(s) Playlist (without video)

Posted on May 14, 2018 by L. Jacob

These songs would be part of Grimaulkin if there was a movie. Yes, I know I said Shinedown is doing the soundtrack, but if I was to use music from 2000 or pre-2000, then these are the songs I would … Continue reading →

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Writing when bored

Posted on May 13, 2018 by L. Jacob

I was bored yesterday. I had finished Grimaulkin Redeemed, and it’s at the editor. I “finished” “Taurus”–it could go on for a couple more scenes, but I like ending it where it is. I had the urge to write. I … Continue reading →

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One of three completed!

Posted on May 6, 2018 by L. Jacob

Grimaulkin Redeemed has been finished and is at the editor. I feel pretty good about this story. Even though I didn’t tie up the loose end from Grimaulkin Tempted, I developed Grimaulkin into a reluctant hero, which was the point … Continue reading →

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Continuing the race from a new starting block

Posted on April 29, 2018 by L. Jacob

Thirty-eight thousand words. It’s all downhill from here, right? Well, my plan is to come up with another twenty thousand words. Though I don’t think that’s going to happen, because the story wants to end. I don’t want the story … Continue reading →

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Playlist, part deux

Posted on April 28, 2018 by L. Jacob

With new music from Shinedown (who are going to do Grimaulkin’s soundtrack, if I have anything to say about it) and Godsmack.   This video will give you a chuckle.   Inspiration for “Virgo”:  

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Is it worth it?

Posted on April 22, 2018 by L. Jacob

Did an event yesterday. I sold one book, and I’m very happy for that. (Thanks, Jennifer!) I called my dad and told him, and he said, “You sit all day and sell one book. Is it even worth it?” I … Continue reading →

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The end is nigh

Posted on April 15, 2018 by L. Jacob

Grimaulkin Redeemed is at 39K words, and I just started what I believe is the beginning of the  ending of the main plot. I have to throw in a few side plots for filler. I’m especially concerned why a certain … Continue reading →

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