Category Archives: Writing

When the muse speaks, listen!

Posted on February 11, 2018 by L. Jacob

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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Behind the eight ball

Posted on February 4, 2018 by L. Jacob

I’m getting a banner made (but I think it’s going to be too big) for my table/canopy tent. It’ll be ready for my appearance in Cumberland on February 17. I just finished the speech I’m giving to the Mt. Pleasant … Continue reading →

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Earthy writing

Posted on January 28, 2018 by L. Jacob

Finally locked myself downstairs in the cellar with my Hemingway Mac Mini, with no distractions such as the game or my kid, and forced myself to write for four hours on the weekend. I know now that I can’t seem … Continue reading →

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Lesson Learned

Posted on January 15, 2018 by L. Jacob

A person I know–an acquaintance, not really a friend, someone I hadn’t seen for about 10 years–went kayaking and has disappeared. Upon first hearing the news I thought, “Been there, did that; I hope his wife doesn’t do what I … Continue reading →

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3 books

Posted on January 7, 2018 by L. Jacob

Earth has a drop-dead completion date of February 1 for a March release. I’ve been writing Capricorn (after getting stuck in the Virgo story) and though I have it sketched out in my head, it’s not coming out right on … Continue reading →

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Full Crone

Posted on December 17, 2017 by L. Jacob

You know you’re old when you have to wear glasses to drive now. I just celebrated my birthday this Friday. I am officially supposed to be a crone (yep, showing my age), but I don’t feel that way. I write … Continue reading →

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The Joint

Posted on December 10, 2017 by L. Jacob

I just released a new short story taking place in the Grimaulkin world called “The Joint“. It’s a free download, and it’ll be a free story that I’ll give away at my appearances. So far, no appearances are coming up. … Continue reading →

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Almost there!

Posted on November 26, 2017 by L. Jacob

Grimaulkin Tempted is to be released on December 1. On December 2 is the launch party at the Author Expo at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. (The Kindle edition is available right now on Amazon, I noticed.) I sold two copies … Continue reading →

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Grimaulkin Giveaway on Goodreads!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by L. Jacob

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!

Posted on November 19, 2017 by L. Jacob

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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