Author Archives: L. Jacob

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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Door shuts; window opens

Posted on January 18, 2021 by L. Jacob

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!

Posted on December 21, 2020 by L. Jacob

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

Posted on October 4, 2020 by L. Jacob

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?

Posted on September 5, 2020 by L. Jacob

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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