Monthly Archives: September 2014

Character Flaw of the Day: I Have NO Ability to Daydream

Posted on September 25, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

This may seem like an odd thing to say, that I have NO ability to daydream. If you know me, you know that I’m a very creative person. I’m also hard-working, conscientious, thoughtful, caring, and smart. But what does ANY … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Posted on September 23, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

While I’m certain that I read The Hobbit (Fantasy 317 pages) by J.R.R. Tolkien at some point when I was very, very young, I remember the cartoon movie that came out in the 80s and the more recent live-action movies … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Hell House by Richard Matheson

Posted on September 19, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

Another of my assignments for my Readings in the Genre: The Haunted class to get my Masters of Fine Arts in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University was Hell House (Horror 301 pages) by Richard Matheson. As with most … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lud-in-the-Mist by Hope Mirrlees

Posted on September 15, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

Another of my reading assignments for my Readings in the Genre: Fantasy Classics for my Master of Fine Arts from Seton Hill University in Writing Popular Fiction is Lud-in-the-Mist by Hope Mirrlees (Fantasy 160 pages). For whatever reason from the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Shining by Stephen King

Posted on September 15, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

Another of my reading assignments for my Readings in the Genre: The Haunted for my Master of Fine Arts from Seton Hill University in Writing Popular Fiction is The Shining by Stephen King (Horror 683 pages). I have to say, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Treecat Wars by David Weber and Jane Lindskold

Posted on September 11, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I’ve needed a serious break lately so I read Treecat Wars (Young Adult Science Fiction 366 pages) by David Weber and Jane Lindskold last night. This is the third novel in the Star Kingdom Series and I’ve absolutely enjoyed every … Continue reading →

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Article Review: Blurring the Line: How Reality Helps Build Better Fiction by Scott A. Johnson

Posted on September 11, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

Blurring the Line: How Reality Helps Build Better Fiction by Scott A. Johnson from Many Genres, One Craft: Lessons In Writing Popular Fiction strongly articulated the use of reality in fiction. Until several months ago, I actually had no idea … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Haunting Of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Posted on September 3, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

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The Haunting of Hill House (Horror 174 pages) by Shirley Jackson is the first book I’ve read out of the required Readings In the Genre: The Haunted for one of my classes this semester.…

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