Author Archives: L. Jacob

Door shuts; window opens

What’s new? I’m out of work right now, collecting until I get on permanent disability, which should be in July or August. I am writing again. With the stress of work off my back, the muse has woken up. I’m … Continue reading

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A precious gift–from you! And it’s free!

What is the best gift you can give an author? A review! Even if it’s just a starred review. You don’t have to write anything. This helps increase exposure on Amazon and may possibly get me that film deal I’ve … Continue reading

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The Waiting is the hardest part

I have wasted so much time waiting. Waiting for people. Waiting for doctors. Waiting for medical procedures. Waiting, waiting, waiting. Usually I read books or listen to podcasts, or I used to write while waiting. This is the kind of … Continue reading

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Stress? Where?

Been a while. I don’t know if it’s because I’m busy or preoccupied. My OCD has reared its ugly head again. Instead of a movie playing in my head, I have a constant soundtrack. It wouldn’t be too bad if … Continue reading

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Can’t catch a break

Seems the body is going right downhill. My newest complaint (or symptom) is my left hand, the arm with the dialysis graft, is numb and has no strength. Now, I usually mouse with my left hand, but it’s getting so … Continue reading

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Gaming, thinking, selling

Writing the newest story isn’t quite working out. I answered one of the main burning questions in chapter 3 and fell out of interest. I’ve been concentrating on the game a lot, developing characters there. None have really stuck with … Continue reading

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When it all goes sideways

For two weeks, I’ve been rewriting my newest WIP. Not editing. Rewriting. And now it’s totally off the rails, and I’m only on chapter 4. I tried to make it more involving, make the main character more sympathetic instead of … Continue reading

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Sorry

Welp, it’s been a while. Sorry about that. My life has been busy (even with the Corona Virus). I’ll let you know, though, that I’m working on a new novel. Well, actually, it’s a rewrite of an old fantasy novel … Continue reading

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I’m negative!

Just called my doc, and she told me I was negative for Covid. I can breathe now.

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Spoke too soon

I’m waiting to hear from the Department of Health as to whether or not I have the Coronavirus. I’ve had a cough for about a week now, and dialysis freaked out. They put me on a special shift for the … Continue reading

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