Category Archives: Life Sucks

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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When it all goes sideways

Posted on June 6, 2020 by L. Jacob

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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Resolved: More Cowbell

Posted on December 25, 2019 by L. Jacob

I need to get cracking on writing some stories. I’m involved with a writers’ group now and I have no excuse. Well, I do. I have no ideas. But that’s an excuse, not a reason. Being tired is an excuse. … 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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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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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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Distractions!

Posted on June 30, 2019 by L. Jacob

You know you’re addicted when you get up at 5:30 in the morning to do what it is you’re addicted to. Not writing. Gaming. I’ll admit, City of Heroes’ reboot is my addiction; and it’s taking time away from writing. … Continue reading →

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Gaming or Writing? Or Sleep?

Posted on May 5, 2019 by L. Jacob

I have a lot of health problems. My internal chemistry needs to be perfect for me to function. Otherwise, I can sit and fall asleep anywhere, at any time. It takes a lot for me to work 8 hours, and … Continue reading →

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Health is Everything

Posted on April 14, 2019 by L. Jacob

It’s true. I went to the Association of Rhode Island Authors’ meeting (which didn’t have an elevator) so I had to climb stairs. It took me almost a half an hour to get from my car to the meeting, and … Continue reading →

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