Yearly Archives: 2019

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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Thinking is writing, too

Posted on August 18, 2019 by L. Jacob

Just because you’re not putting anything on the page, it doesn’t mean that you’re not writing if you’re thinking about your work in progress. I’m looking for inspiration to write something. City of Heroes’ characters are deep in that lore, … 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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Pridefest

Posted on June 16, 2019 by L. Jacob

I participated as a vendor in our local Pride festival yesterday. I had to leave early because the wind was just insane, and the tent next to mine blew away. I took that as a sign. I sold two books, … Continue reading →

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The Secret – by the Muse

Posted on June 10, 2019 by L. Jacob

So while I was writing Real Magic for Writers, I realized that I stumbled upon what I call in the book “The Secret.” It’s not really a secret; it’s what most other writers say about how to write. Sit down … Continue reading →

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