Author Archives: L. Jacob

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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The Muse tempts, but speeds off in her Ferrari

Posted on November 24, 2022 by L. Jacob

I have a vision of my Muse (Calliope) as Christie Brinkley in National Lampoon’s Vacation. She drives by saying, “You should write, honey!” I pull out a fresh notebook and write maybe two pages of introduction, and then…she’s gone. I … Continue reading →

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Writing, with pain.

Posted on September 25, 2022 by L. Jacob

I have been writing, but I can only do about 500 words a day. I have tangled up tendons in my left thumb and arthritis in the joint. Not to mention carpal tunnel in both hands and tendonitis in the … Continue reading →

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Oh, dear. It’s been a while.

Posted on July 3, 2022 by L. Jacob

I’ve been so busy with journaling that I haven’t had a chance to keep up online. I’ve been doing some work for the publisher, as well, and that’s been keeping me busy, between podcasts and being a publishing minion. I … Continue reading →

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Max is back!

Posted on April 29, 2022 by L. Jacob

My WIP is Aries II, and I’ve been writing a little bit in it every day. Look for bits of it on Twitter. I’m up to 7,500 words–ten percent done! Been taking care of my overly dependent geriatric cat, who … Continue reading →

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Busy

Posted on April 6, 2022 by L. Jacob

I have no excuse for February, other than putting together the podcast “Small Publishing in a Big Universe”. March, though, I helped out my publisher who put out a submissions call for the Dragon Gems program of short stories. So … Continue reading →

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Read Harder 2022 Challenge (part 1)

Posted on January 21, 2022 by L. Jacob

read a biography of an author you adore: Read a history about a period you know little about: Read an entire poetry collection

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Top Ten 2021

Posted on January 12, 2022 by L. Jacob

10. “Reduction in Force” – Steve Soult (fiction, short story) You think you got it bad… 9. The Sorcerer’s Secrets – Jason Miller. (non-fiction, magic) Although he’s a little full of himself (what real practicing magician isn’t?), this is a … Continue reading →

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Takin’ my own sweet time

Posted on January 10, 2022 by L. Jacob

If you don’t give me a deadline, I assume “anytime you want”. Teen Guardians, the newest Grimaulkin story, is at 11K words because of a few reasons. Podcasting.Pain.Health.Boredom.Lack of attention. I do two podcasts: commercially, Small Publishing in a Big … Continue reading →

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Success! Ummm…

Posted on December 24, 2021 by L. Jacob

H/T to Steven D. Brewer in his blog, what does success mean to me. Now this entry isn’t going to sound as scholarly as his, but humor me. Was I rich this year? Nope. But I’m not complaining at what … Continue reading →

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