Author Archives: L. Jacob

NaNoWriMo Prep

Posted on October 22, 2019 by L. Jacob

At first, I wasn’t going to do NaNo because of my work/dialysis schedule. Now that I have some time available for recuperation, I could probably do NaNo. I’m not going to force myself to get to the 50K mark. I’m … Continue reading →

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Hemming and Hawing

Posted on October 13, 2019 by L. Jacob

I’m wishy-washy about a big decision with my job. That’s what’s taking up most of my time recently, the indecision of what one person says in HR versus what another person says. Nobody at HR knows what the hell will … Continue reading →

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Memoir

Posted on October 6, 2019 by L. Jacob

I bit the bullet and sent my memoir, Torn Asunder, to my publisher to have him take a look at it. Right now he’s in the throes of publishing Corporate Catharsis, an anthology that I wrote a story for entitled … Continue reading →

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Last taste of relaxation

Posted on September 30, 2019 by L. Jacob

This is the last week I have before I return to work on Friday. I’m excited but not. I’m excited to start this new journey, but I’m afraid of overextending myself. This is good for six months, and then after … Continue reading →

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Butt in gear

Posted on September 22, 2019 by L. Jacob

I have lots of things to obsess about. The dialysis (which has given me four hours of reading time three times a week), the next book which already has a writer’s block on the first chapter, and what’s going to … Continue reading →

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A side track

Posted on September 15, 2019 by L. Jacob

I know this is a blog about writing, but I need to take a moment to let you know something. I’m starting dialysis Monday. I’m waffling between “This is a death sentence” and “I’m going to fight like the dickens … Continue reading →

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Back in the saddle?

Posted on September 8, 2019 by L. Jacob

I was in the hospital for two weeks due to a mental health issue, and realized while I was there that I missed writing. I was into the game, and work, and other things known as Life, that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Thinking is writing, too

Posted on August 18, 2019 by L. Jacob

Just because you’re not putting anything on the page, it doesn’t mean that you’re not writing if you’re thinking about your work in progress. I’m looking for inspiration to write something. City of Heroes’ characters are deep in that lore, … Continue reading →

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I apologize

Posted on August 12, 2019 by L. Jacob

It’s been two or three weeks since I’ve updated this blog. I sincerely apologize because my head has been in City of Heroes nearly constantly. It’s good to see it back, to play the old missions. Arachnos, Warriors, Council, Sky … Continue reading →

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Finished

Posted on July 15, 2019 by L. Jacob

I finally finished Real Magic for Writers. I just need to take a few pictures so that we can have them in the book for illustrations. I just finished sending back the first editorial pass. The publisher liked the book … Continue reading →

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