Author Archives: L. Jacob

Survived the Con

Posted on November 14, 2016 by L. Jacob

Yes, I survived. But not as I had hoped. I hoped to sell a lot of items for the Press. Building Baby Brother and Best Intentions. Unfortunately, nothing sold except 4 copies of my book, Homecoming. I have a feeling … Continue reading →

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Comicon, WNRI

Posted on November 6, 2016 by L. Jacob

Heidy Ho, neighbor! (As my character, Grimaulkin says.) I finished Grimaulkin. Very proud of myself. 62,000 words. I need to edit it next month and hopefully get it ready to go for next year around this time. I’m trying NaNoWriMo … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on October 30, 2016 by L. Jacob

Comicon is happening in two weeks. I have a booklet that I’m waiting for the publisher to send to me, which will have a short story (Custer’s First Stand) and the first chapter of War Mage. I hope that comes … Continue reading →

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Grimaulkin 1 – War Mage 0

Posted on October 23, 2016 by L. Jacob

Bad news first: War Mage is not going to be out in November. The editor sent the book back to me, half-read, saying that I had no plot. I have a theme, which is not the same as the plot. … Continue reading →

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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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