Author Archives: L. Jacob

The Memoir

Posted on February 9, 2015 by L. Jacob

I have two things I’m working on.  I’m not sure if I like either one, because they both take place in the past. My coworker’s husband passed away.  My coworker’s in her early 40’s.  He died of a sudden illness. … Continue reading →

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Gold Nuggets Among Dross

Posted on January 21, 2015 by L. Jacob

I finally figured out how to export my posts from WordPress into Word.  It’s not pretty, it’s certainly not clean, but the words are there, and that’s the important part.  Downloaded them by year. I noticed that I started 800 … Continue reading →

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Reading

Posted on January 16, 2015 by L. Jacob

Amazing what an extension cord can do for your life. My bed is on the opposite side of the room where the electric plug is.  The light I have in the room doesn’t light up near my bed.  So you … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on January 3, 2015 by L. Jacob

I sat down and figured out how many hours I write a week. 12. You know how many hours I game? About 60. Gaming is mindless.  Writing can be work.  Sometimes it’s fun.  Sometimes, when I sit here thinking, “What … Continue reading →

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Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2014 by L. Jacob

So begins the new year.  It begins with a new journal, a new daily journal (which I’m still trying to think of what to do with it), and new resolutions. Other than the typical “Lose weight, be more healthy, get … Continue reading →

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Ever since NaNo.

Posted on December 25, 2014 by L. Jacob

Since finishing NaNo, I haven’t been writing much.  Firstly, I lost my diary in this abyss that is my house.  For three days I didn’t write anything. Second, I was writing on 800 Words, but realized that I now have … Continue reading →

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Now Write! Sherry Ellis, ed.

Posted on November 23, 2014 by L. Jacob

This is a series of books that have exercises in them for writers.  I will admit, at first, I was skeptical, but some of the exercises I think I’ll be able to use.  I know this book I will be … Continue reading →

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I can breathe!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by L. Jacob

After a huge jump on 11/11 (which I had off), I was able to catch up and I have now surpassed the par.  I’m at 44K words. If I really wanted to, I suppose I could finish off the book now. … Continue reading →

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NaNo…almost not.

Posted on November 16, 2014 by L. Jacob

After a slow and depressing start (i.e. no words until Day 11), I’m caught up to par for the most part. Today, day 16, 26, 237, 400 words short of goal.  I should get them done before I go to … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 25, 2014 by L. Jacob

One week to write. I’m chomping at the bit.  I have an idea.  It sounds great, I have a few scenes in mind, but as for the characters, the details – it’s so hard not to start writing.  I know … Continue reading →

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