Category Archives: Inspiration

Aftermath, and forward

Posted on September 2, 2018 by L. Jacob

I sold a total of 18 books at WorldCon, my new record. I doubt I’ll beat that record at RI Comicon, but I’ll try. Fire is being edited as we speak; “War Mage” is next on the docket. I sent … Continue reading →

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Rained out

Posted on June 24, 2018 by L. Jacob

I had an event scheduled for yesterday, but it got rained out. Even though it didn’t rain. (They decided to cancel because of threat of thunder showers–but this is New England, and the weatherman is 88% wrong.) Grimaulkin Redeemed is … Continue reading →

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Earth released–and I am a writer

Posted on June 17, 2018 by L. Jacob

Earth has been released as of Friday, June 15, and there have already been some downloads. Maxwell is slowly building up followers. It was noted that his bio seemed misogynistic so I changed that, and it seems I got more … Continue reading →

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Poem

Posted on May 20, 2018 by L. Jacob

A poiem I read during an open mic at The Bean Barn in Coventry for Poetry and Beans night. Remains You rode off into the sunset On your brand new motorcycle. When I last saw your remains, You wore a … Continue reading →

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The movie(s) Playlist (without video)

Posted on May 14, 2018 by L. Jacob

These songs would be part of Grimaulkin if there was a movie. Yes, I know I said Shinedown is doing the soundtrack, but if I was to use music from 2000 or pre-2000, then these are the songs I would … Continue reading →

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Writing when bored

Posted on May 13, 2018 by L. Jacob

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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One of three completed!

Posted on May 6, 2018 by L. Jacob

Grimaulkin Redeemed has been finished and is at the editor. I feel pretty good about this story. Even though I didn’t tie up the loose end from Grimaulkin Tempted, I developed Grimaulkin into a reluctant hero, which was the point … Continue reading →

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Playlist, part deux

Posted on April 28, 2018 by L. Jacob

With new music from Shinedown (who are going to do Grimaulkin’s soundtrack, if I have anything to say about it) and Godsmack.   This video will give you a chuckle.   Inspiration for “Virgo”:  

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A great week for writing

Posted on February 18, 2018 by L. Jacob

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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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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