Author Archives: L. Jacob

Dusting off…again

Posted on December 14, 2025 by L. Jacob

I’ve dusted off, yet again, Hunter’s Realm, a story I wrote in 1990. Yes, it’s 35 years old. It’s over 150,000 words. I’m putting it through The Wringer (not its real name), a novel revising course I bought in 2017 … Continue reading →

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Rehab, Back Surgery, Rehab

Posted on October 7, 2025 by L. Jacob

In April, I went into rehab because I fell three times in one day. In May 2025, I had three emergency back surgeries. It was agony. I went into rehab at a nursing home. One place for four months, and … Continue reading →

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This is not where I go for writing anymore

Posted on January 29, 2025 by L. Jacob

It’s pretty sad. I haven’t written a story in 2 years. Since doing work for The Publisher, all my creative abilities have gone to editing, graphic design, producing newsletters, and creative social media. It’s not like I don’t have time. … Continue reading →

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Mounjaro kicks ass

Posted on November 17, 2024 by L. Jacob

OMG. For two weeks, I was sick as a dog. All because of this fantastic new diabetes/weight loss medication. From Thursday to Sunday: vomiting, sick stomach, headaches, and all around weakness and fatigue. Thank goodness I don’t have to work … Continue reading →

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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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My story idea is taken

Posted on September 14, 2024 by L. Jacob

I started writing a story about a guy who has no magic in a world full of magic. I established his character, did a backstory, family tree, a couple of descriptive scenes, and some notes on other characters and the … 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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What I’m up to.

Posted on July 7, 2024 by L. Jacob

Wow, it’s been a minute. I’m going to try and change this to a different site, with my nameauthor instead. I was very proud of Grim, but I think I’ve outgrown him. Plus the site itself is broken and my … Continue reading →

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I’m Back!

Posted on December 25, 2023 by L. Jacob

My website was down for a while because the theme I was using caused a critical error. Grimaulkin.com is still a hairball, and will probably get a new upgrade this year. Even so, I’m not really using this site for … Continue reading →

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When it can’t get worse

Posted on March 4, 2023 by L. Jacob

On February 12, I had a seizure and a stroke. It effected my sense of balance, coordination, and memory. On the 14th, I had another seizure. I woke up on Wednesday, the 15th after the last thing I remember was … Continue reading →

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