Author Archives: L. Jacob

Fluid.

Posted on December 28, 2022 by L. Jacob

Too much fluid. I almost was in the hospital after getting sick and not being able to breathe. Come to find out, I had fluid in my lungs that dialysis took care of on Tuesday. I almost passed out on … Continue reading →

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TBR pile leftovers from 2022

Posted on December 17, 2022 by L. Jacob

In October, my son dared me to not buy any more books. Ha. Hahahaha!I failed, as could be expected. So I compromised. I bought Kindle books. Here is my list of books to read this year before buying any new … Continue reading →

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50: Blueforce

Posted on December 11, 2022 by L. Jacob

SentinelDual Pistols/Super ReflexesVigilante An ex-cop who bought his own armor and decided to become a vigilante. This is a really good build. Damage is mediocre against 54’s, but he stays alive.

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To Write to Market or not

Posted on December 2, 2022 by L. Jacob

What is a market that is almost a guarantee for sales? Romance. Any kind. Second is cozies. The reading public is getting older, is mostly female. YA is read by middle-aged women as well as the YA audience it’s meant … Continue reading →

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Top Ten of 2022, end of 4

Posted on November 30, 2022 by L. Jacob

Number One! An elder protagonist. An ancient dragon. Similar to Seeker last year, I’m getting into people my age being protagonists. We’re wise and experienced We see the young people doing stupid things and we scream at them not to. … Continue reading →

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Top Ten of 2022, part 3 of 4

Posted on November 29, 2022 by L. Jacob

Number 4: This book started me on the six-month Medieval phase. I read two more books by Dan Jones (The Crusaders and Summer of Blood). This guy is really good. Number 3: I bought Plottr, which is a really excellent … Continue reading →

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Top Ten of 2022, Part 2 of 4

Posted on November 27, 2022 by L. Jacob

Number 7: What a fun book, but what a stupid character. The author follows the formula for a cozy–more or less–and the culture reminds me of what I was brought up in. Food is what we gather around. Aunties (Tia’s) … Continue reading →

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Top Ten of 2022, Part 1 of 4

Posted on November 26, 2022 by L. Jacob

I’ll do three today, three tomorrow, and three Monday. This is an excellent primer on more than just dealing with mammillary glands. The culture of how females act and react to fighting, what happens before, during and after a fight. … Continue reading →

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I was Columbine before it existed

Posted on November 25, 2022 by L. Jacob

I did some uncovering today. In March 1989, I wrote a poem called “revenge”. Basically, it was a fantasy of blowing someone’s head off. I also wrote another poem called “Abandonment,” and a chapter from a novel “Blood And Roses” … Continue reading →

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Podcast, no. Blogs with pictures, yes.

Posted on November 25, 2022 by L. Jacob

I’ve given up on my own podcast. Dark Mystic Quill is officially on hiatus, but I’m not doing anymore. It’s been a year, so I think I’ll pack it in now. I’m doing Small Publishing in a Big Universe, and … Continue reading →

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