Author Archives: C.A. Jacobs

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About C.A. Jacobs

Just another crazy person, masquerading as a writer.

Book Review: the Forever War by Joe Haldeman

Posted on June 20, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

I picked up the Forever War by Joe Haldeman (Science Fiction 265 pages) last weekend and finished it the day after I bought it. As a general rule, I try to stay away from military or war books as I … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Identity

Posted on June 7, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

“What if every choice we ever make was already made for us? What if there really were no coincidences in life and our destinies were already predetermined? Ten strangers with secrets are brought together in a savage rainstorm. A limo … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: After Earth

Posted on June 2, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

I’m doing pretty well lately about watching movies that I know absolutely nothing about. After Earth was another one of those. While I was told the general premise which sounded rather awesome, I still hadn’t seen a preview or read anything about … Continue reading →

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25 Days of Writing Challenge: Day 17

Posted on June 2, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

Day 17: Your character has fallen in love. With who? Is it serious? Are they in a relationship with this person? How did they meet? Write a scene of your character either contemplating this significant other or directly interacting with … Continue reading →

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25 Days of Writing Challenge: Day 16

Posted on May 31, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

Day 16: Your character is going on a trip. Where to? Who with, if anyone? Why are they going on a trip? Write a scene of them either getting ready or departing on their journey. The sun sank below the … Continue reading →

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25 Days of Writing Challenge: Day 15

Posted on May 30, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

Day 15: Your character is upset. What about? How does it affect them? Does anyone come to comfort them? Write a scene where your character is distraught. The day after the funeral, Lemira faced Kalmesh in the training ring. She’d spent … Continue reading →

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25 Days of Writing Challenge: Day 14

Posted on May 29, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

Day 14: FREE DAY! Write any scene you want! Exhausted and worn out from everything in the last several months, Lemira slumped against a tree. The bark pushed into her back as she sank to the ground on legs that no … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Epic

Posted on May 28, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

Over the weekend, I went and saw the new animated movie Epic. I had never heard of this movie, I had seen no previews for this movie, and I knew absolutely nothing about this movie. I wonder sometimes about how … Continue reading →

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25 Days of Writing Challenge

Posted on May 28, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

Day 13: Your character has a whole day off to do whatever they want. Write a scene of them enjoying this free day. Lemira woke just before dawn. She suspected that the rest of the trainees would spend their free … Continue reading →

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Random breaks

Posted on May 27, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

As usual, work decided I ought to be extra busy lately so I got derailed from doing the 25 Days of Writing Challenge. But the key is to never quit. So long as you get back up and try again, … Continue reading →

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