Author Archives: C.A. Jacobs

About C.A. Jacobs

Just another crazy person, masquerading as a writer.

Losing Heart: My Thoughts on Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2010 by C.A. Jacobs

I saw on the news tonight people who were upset with other people wishing each other a Merry Christmas. In a lot of ways, I think this is sad. Christmas for me isn’t about presents, or shopping, or Christmas carols. … Continue reading →

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An ambitious writer

Posted on November 2, 2010 by C.A. Jacobs

Going over my project list tonight, I realized that I have a lot more books going on than I thought I did. Accept Fire and Blood, the first book in my intended Wildlands series, is currently under review with Edge. … Continue reading →

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World Fantasy Convention 2010 complete

Posted on October 31, 2010 by C.A. Jacobs

Wow. This year’s World Fantasy Convention in Columbus, Ohio, was absolutely amazing. I met a lot of interesting people and attended a few interesting panels. I should probably start at the beginning, though, since it’s been so long since I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Beginnings, Middles, and Ends by Nancy Kress

Posted on October 10, 2010 by C.A. Jacobs

Beginnings, Middles, and Ends (Writing Guide 143 pages) by Nancy Kress was the next book on my required reading list for my MA in Writing Popular Fiction through Seton Hill University. The big reason why this was one of my … Continue reading →

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smaller writer’s technology

Posted on October 8, 2010 by C.A. Jacobs

Looking at my calendar for the next several months, it appears as though my traveling schedule is getting ever closer. Given that I’m going to be out and about for quite some time on this research trip, I’ve been looking … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Discord’s Apple by Carrie Vaughn

Posted on October 3, 2010 by C.A. Jacobs

Not really knowing what else to do with my weekend, I finally had the time to pick up Carrie Vaughn‘s Discord’s Apple (Fantasy 299 pages). I really do enjoy all of Vaughn‘s work. She’s a very talented author, with great … Continue reading →

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October NaNoWriMo Day 02

Posted on October 2, 2010 by C.A. Jacobs

I started my internal NaNoWriMo yesterday and have so far logged 3990 words, which is an interesting 8% complete of my working goal. Although, this is the first chapter of the next book in my intended Wildlands series, it’s a lot … Continue reading →

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the beginning at the end

Posted on October 2, 2010 by C.A. Jacobs

Having worked solidly for a month of straight-up revisions, I find myself with a little bit more personal time. Since November is going to be something of a nightmare for me with work, I’ve decided to do my own internal … Continue reading →

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Another draft complete

Posted on September 28, 2010 by C.A. Jacobs

It’s been a busy month of writing. I more or less managed to rewrite the first half of Accept Fire and Blood and revise the second half, all within the month of September. Add this to a long line of … Continue reading →

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The revisions at the end of the tunnel

Posted on September 12, 2010 by C.A. Jacobs

I finished up the newest version of chapter 3 very early this morning and should finish the next draft of chapter 4 within the next couple hours. Once I actually sit down and start pushing through things, the revisions go … Continue reading →