Author Archives: L. Jacob

Appearances, definite dates

Posted on June 19, 2016 by L. Jacob

Welcome if you’re new. Here are my appearances in the New England area, the definite ones: New England Author Expo, July 27 from 4 pm-9 pm, Danvers, MA RI Comicon, November 11, 12, and 13 from 10 am to 8 pm?, … Continue reading →

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Appearances

Posted on June 12, 2016 by L. Jacob

Here’s where I plan on being in New England to promote my book and books from Paper Angel Press. New England Author Expo, July 27, Danvers MA Autumnfest, October 8, 9, or 10, Woonsocket, RI Big E, Some time in … Continue reading →

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I have this vision…

Posted on June 5, 2016 by L. Jacob

about my display when I go to sell books. I have on a small easel, the Paper Angel Press logo. On the two sides of the table are two 24×32 pictures of the covers of my books, hanging from a … Continue reading →

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Off to the Editor!

Posted on May 29, 2016 by L. Jacob

On Thursday night, I passed in War Mage. I’m not happy with it For one, it’s too short, 34,000 words. It’s honestly not my best work. I’ve been worried about following so many rules that it seems like a hodgepodge … Continue reading →

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Finished the rewrite! Now if they’d leave me alone…

Posted on May 22, 2016 by L. Jacob

I finished the rewrite, at least on paper. However, I need to transcribe it to the computer. I don’t know about you, but writing, to me, is a solitary activity. I need to have no one in the same room … Continue reading →

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Rewrite continues; ARIA meeting results

Posted on May 15, 2016 by L. Jacob

Two chapters left to rewrite. To tell you the truth, this is where it gets fast. Things start happening too fast and I need to slow it down, describe it more, come up with more scenes. I’m probably going to … Continue reading →

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When your heart’s not in it

Posted on May 8, 2016 by L. Jacob

I pulled out Grimaulkin, draft 3, and gave it to someone to read. “Other than the gay parts,” he said, “I loved it.” And he gave me the reasons what did and didn’t work, so I wrote them down and … Continue reading →

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What I didn’t do

Posted on May 1, 2016 by L. Jacob

I had hoped to have the second novel done by yesterday and off to the editor. No such luck. My time has been distracted by work, gaming, and other methods of procrastination. I’m making some life changes, like I’m avoiding … Continue reading →

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Rewriting is a bitch

Posted on April 24, 2016 by L. Jacob

Oh, dear. I haven’t updated this blog since February. I’m so, so sorry. But now I plan on signing on at least once a week. I am in the midst of rewriting War Mage. I’m stuck on the first part, … Continue reading →

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Homecoming – Wide!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by L. Jacob

Homecoming is finally out!  And amazingly enough, it’s not just on Amazon! It’s on Kobo, and Amazon, and Smashwords, and Lulu, and iTunes and Nook!  Soon it’ll be a print version. Go here to buy the book! I’m so excited. … Continue reading →

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