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Top Ten of 2022, part 3 of 4

Posted on November 29, 2022 by L. Jacob

Number 4: This book started me on the six-month Medieval phase. I read two more books by Dan Jones (The Crusaders and Summer of Blood). This guy is really good. Number 3: I bought Plottr, which is a really excellent … 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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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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Epic Fail

Posted on November 24, 2021 by L. Jacob

I started off with good intentions. Then, on November 7, I went into the hospital with a heart attack. Three days in the hospital’s Cardiac Care Unit and three days of recovery afterward destroyed the possibility of me catching up … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on October 17, 2021 by L. Jacob

I’m waiting for the gunshot on October 31 at midnight so I can start writing. I have the characters ready to go: the casting is done, the playlist exists…now everyone’s milling around waiting for the settings, the scenes, to speak … Continue reading →

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CBD, medical issues, and Afghanistan

Posted on August 22, 2021 by L. Jacob

Three top things in my life right now. I have arthritis in my left thumb. It hurts when I move the thumb toward the palm, or I extend it to pick up something wide (oh, like Tarot cards????). A friend … 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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