Category Archives: Promotion

Writing when bored

I was bored yesterday. I had finished Grimaulkin Redeemed, and it’s at the editor. I “finished” “Taurus”–it could go on for a couple more scenes, but I like ending it where it is. I had the urge to write. I … Continue reading

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Is it worth it?

Did an event yesterday. I sold one book, and I’m very happy for that. (Thanks, Jennifer!) I called my dad and told him, and he said, “You sit all day and sell one book. Is it even worth it?” I … Continue reading

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What happened in the year 2000?

I’m on medical leave (long story, not going into it) so I have some time to write. I try to write at least 1000 words a day, in between the recovery. I’m coming up with some good ideas, and I’m … Continue reading

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New Short Coming Soon

For my short story tie-in for Grimaulkin Redeemed, I decided to rewrite an old story I did in November 2014 for Thanksgiving. I put it in Scrivener, took out references to City of Heroes, and reread it. However, I was … Continue reading

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California, here I come!

As you can see by my playlist, I listen to a lot of hard rock when I write. It’s not necessarily the song lyrics that I pay attention to, but the cadence and rhythm of the song. “Coming Undone” and … Continue reading

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A great week for writing

I had my talk at Mount Pleasant High School. I think I went a little over their heads But I had four good questions that I want to answer here. What inspired you to write gay characters? I played City … Continue reading

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When the muse speaks, listen!

I decided this weekend to tackle Earth, to try and get it finished. As I talked with my publisher, he said, “How about you work on War Mage?” Okay, for a different way of looking at things, sure. It’s been … Continue reading

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Grimaulkin Giveaway on Goodreads!

Just in time for Christmas (if you don’t live too far away). Goodreads Book Giveaway Grimaulkin by L.A. Jacob Giveaway ends December 20, 2017. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway

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Ah, the smell of new books!

I just got Grimaulkin Tempted in the mail yesterday, both hardcover and trade paperback. It looks so cool! Although it’s officially not going to be released until December 1, I needed them for the Author Expo on December 2, which … Continue reading

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NaNo NoNo

If you’re new to this page, welcome! I started writing the memoir. Then, I noticed something. It read like a newspaper report. This happened, then that happened. There’s no guts. No feeling. No reason. No lesson. And when I cast … Continue reading

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