Author Archives: C.A. Jacobs

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About C.A. Jacobs

Just another crazy person, masquerading as a writer.

Book Review: the Anvil of the World by Kage Baker

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

This week’s book was the Anvil of the World (Fantasy 350 pages) by Kage Baker. I’d have to say that out of all the books that I’ve read so far this year, this is my favorite. I found the world-building … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Atoms of Empire by C.J. Cutcliffe Hyne

Posted on January 23, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

Before I get started on this week’s book review for Atoms of Empire by C.J. Cutcliffe Hyne (Science Fiction? Fantasy? Horror? Old? 279 pages), I’m going to paint a picture of scenery and style. A few months back, I was travelling … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Posted on January 16, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

It’s the third week in January and I just finished reading my third book. So far, I am on schedule with reading one book a week as one of my goals for 2013. This week’s book was Pride and Prejudice … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ashes of Victory by David Weber

Posted on January 8, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

I’ve been rereading the Honor Harrington series in order to catch up on all the characters and the situation as a whole. Over the weekend, I finished Ashes of Victory by David Weber (military science fiction, 645 pages). http://www.davidweber.net/books/22-ashes-of-victory.html I’ve … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony

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

So far, the new year has been very productive. I started (and finished) A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony (Fantasy 344 pages) yesterday. I have to say, it was much better than I was anticipating. When the main character, … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings

Posted on December 31, 2012 by C.A. Jacobs

Today is the end of 2012. I have to say I’m actually very happy to see this year end. Work was busier and more problematic than I thought it could be and I spent far too much time away from … Continue reading →

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A rant about not caring

Posted on September 27, 2012 by C.A. Jacobs

Last week on facebook, I posted statistics about veteran suicide in the United States. Everyday on facebook, I watch my newsfeed fill up with posts about political and religious hatred and bigotry, cute animal pictures and anecdotes, stories about children … Continue reading →

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About Horror Writers

Posted on July 10, 2012 by C.A. Jacobs

You know, when I was growing up, I didn’t really read much horror. What few examples I did read encouraged me to have discussions with others about how messed up horror writers were. I mean, clearly to write so many … Continue reading →

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Novels and short stories

Posted on July 5, 2012 by C.A. Jacobs

So it’s currently oh-dark-early where I live and I spent about an hour tossing and turning before deciding that staying in bed was getting me exactly nowhere. I got out of bed, turned on the computer, and continued work on … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 1632 by Eric Flint

Posted on July 2, 2012 by C.A. Jacobs

I’m ridiculously far behind on my book and movie reviews right now. I recently read 1632 (Science Fiction 592) by Eric Flint. I found several of the alternate history books on my travels, but they were never the first book in … Continue reading →

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