Author Archives: L. Jacob

Results

Posted on October 9, 2016 by L. Jacob

Last week I sold one copy–thanks, Kristen! This week I also sold one copy–thanks, Mark! Hope you both enjoy the book! War Mage still is not finished editing. I have one month until RI Comicon, and it takes about a week to … Continue reading →

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Sold!

Posted on October 2, 2016 by L. Jacob

I sold one! I actually sold a Homecoming book, face to face, to a reader at a meet and greet. I’m so excited. War Mage is still at the editor’s. I have been reassured that it will be ready for … Continue reading →

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Mission Statement

Posted on September 25, 2016 by L. Jacob

I’m terribly sorry for not putting up a blog last week. I got bitten by a writing bug, and I’ve been on Hemingway (my iMac Mini, located in my cellar) this past week, rewriting Grimaulkin, while I wait for War … Continue reading →

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The Market

Posted on September 11, 2016 by L. Jacob

Went yesterday to an Author Meet & Greet in Narragansett. I had the best table–right at the door. I sold nothing. All around me, (memoir, children’s books) they sold at least 2 copies. I sold nothing. I’m still depressed over … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on September 4, 2016 by L. Jacob

Sometimes I can fake being an extrovert. Next week, I’m going to have to. It will be an appearance in Narragansett, along with about 40 other authors, at a theater by the pier marketplace. I drove by there, being that … Continue reading →

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The Day Job

Posted on August 28, 2016 by L. Jacob

My father does not believe in me as a writer. Whenever I call him, he never asks me, “So how’s the book selling? How’s the new book going?” It’s always, “You still have a job?” My day job has nothing … Continue reading →

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Writing when Depressed

Posted on August 21, 2016 by L. Jacob

A lot of writers suffer from mental illness. Many of them famously self-medicated with alcohol and drugs. I’m in a crisis. One of my cats, Trixie, had to be put down because she suddenly got sick. I, of course, am … Continue reading →

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I can’t write to a theme, I’m an ARTIST.

Posted on August 14, 2016 by L. Jacob

There is a Kindle book out there called Write to Market: Deliver a Book That Sells by Chris Fox. I skimmed it for funsies (Kindle Unlimited, so I wouldn’t feel so dirty after spending $3 for it). He basically says if you … Continue reading →

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Somebody Set Them Up The Bomb

Posted on August 7, 2016 by L. Jacob

This week, for the past week or so, I haven’t been writing. It’s not that I don’t have the time. I have two books that I’m working on at the same time, and I don’t know which one to concentrate … Continue reading →

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My first appearance – wrap up

Posted on July 31, 2016 by L. Jacob

At the New England Author Expo last Wednesday in Danversport, MA, I was ready. I had my talking points. I had my swag. I had my setup. I sold nothing. But people were impressed with the idea. My business cards … Continue reading →

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