Author Archives: L. Jacob

Writing for the week

Posted on May 31, 2021 by L. Jacob

This week I wrote a short story for The Storyteller’s Tarot called “Death”. I’ve taken the same story and spiced it up for Maxwell Thomas’ reboot and called it “Thanatos.” That story will be available through the website mailing list. … Continue reading →

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Writing like you’re gonna die

Posted on May 16, 2021 by L. Jacob

My days, empty of work now, have been filled with what am I gonna do when I die. Skip the following block if you don’t want to hear anything about my medical issues. {begin) Last June, I was told that … Continue reading →

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Is it me?

Posted on May 5, 2021 by L. Jacob

Is it me, or is Urban Fantasy, Erotica, and M/M Romance trashed now with the horrible stories I’ve seen on Kindle Unlimited? I’ve been hanging out on Twitter to look at what some of the new authors are peddling. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Muse: WRITE SOMETHING!!!

Posted on April 29, 2021 by L. Jacob

Ok, so I want to write. But I have so many ideas. I have a brainstorming notebook that I’ve been scribbling plots and ideas in. I have A Rook Given that isn’t going to be out until 2022. Because it’s … Continue reading →

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Nothing new

Posted on April 23, 2021 by L. Jacob

Well, this week was a bust. I’ve written a total of 300 words, for a grand total of 15,800 words. Pretty sad on my part. Slightly depressed, to tell you the truth. First, I found out that I’m my job … Continue reading →

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“A Rook Given” – 13,000

Posted on April 14, 2021 by L. Jacob

I’m going along pretty well with the plot, writing this shitty first draft. I already can see things that I need to fix and they’re bothering me as I write. I want to go back and fix them now. My … Continue reading →

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“A Rook Given” – 8000 words

Posted on April 4, 2021 by L. Jacob

My newest novel is tentatively titled “A Rook Given”. It’s about a magician who makes too many familiars and God is jealous. So God sends one of his angels to destroy the magician and his familiars. I’m already up to … Continue reading →

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“Carnival Farm” finished!

Posted on March 21, 2021 by L. Jacob

I finished the first draft of my next novel, Carnival Farm. It’s about a travelling petting zoo for a carnival in New England. It’s based on my job as a carny one summer after I met my husband. Paper Angel … Continue reading →

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No more (writing) books!

Posted on March 7, 2021 by L. Jacob

This weekend, I plowed through my writing books to figure out what to get rid of and what to keep. What to get rid of is a small group, but I don’t know what good home to give them to. … Continue reading →

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One month to go

Posted on February 21, 2021 by L. Jacob

I’m going along with Carnival Farm. My publisher-imposed deadline is April 1, and I’m 32,000 words (180 pages) into it. I’m just over half way done! I have also written a short story for a project with my writing group. … Continue reading →

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