Category Archives: Writing

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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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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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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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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Qualifications

Posted on June 23, 2019 by L. Jacob

This past week, I’ve had the issue with my right eye bleeding and because of that, I’m having a hard time reading things. I look down, then up – and it looks like a lion’s tail is moving around in … Continue reading →

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Real Magic

Posted on May 19, 2019 by L. Jacob

I have decided to start on a new book. Blood From a Stone seemed to be mechanical, with no life in it. I got to the second chapter of the book, and realized that it was boring. Even though I … Continue reading →

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Switching gears

Posted on May 12, 2019 by L. Jacob

While waiting for the slooooowwwww download of CoX, I’m writing a new book. I’ve stopped writing Blood From a Stone. I kept getting stuck, following the outline I had created for myself. I found out that I was forcing things … Continue reading →

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