By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: Hope everyone is doing well! Here is chapter two of “The Tinker Town Chronicles.” Here is the link to Chapter One: https://theliteraryserenityarchives.wordpress.com/2023/02/17/chapter-one-concerns-a-clocktower-keeper/%5D Clocks were ticking in the darkness. Surrounding her. Horatia found comfort in their regular rhythms. Like small, gentle heartbeats. She tried to move but found it too difficult.Continue reading “Chapter Two: A Confused Awakening”
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Chapter One: Concerns a Clocktower Keeper
By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: This is the first chapter of a much longer novel that I’m working on called, “The Tinker Town Chronicles.” It will follow a clockwork cat named Horatia who has maintained a mysterious clocktower in a place known as Tinker Town. Hope you enjoy it! Here is the next chapter: https://theliteraryserenityarchives.wordpress.com/2023/03/08/chapter-two-a-confused-awakening/%5DContinue reading “Chapter One: Concerns a Clocktower Keeper”
An Old Clocktower (A Poem)
By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: This poem is something of prelude to a much larger story on which I’m working. Hope you enjoy it!] An Old Clocktower stood so tall in the valley its origins unknown aside from vague legends of ancient artisans whose great skills when combined produced a sacred monument around the veryContinue reading “An Old Clocktower (A Poem)”
Opened Wings (A Poem)
By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: Do you often have dreams were you get to fly? The feeling is remarkable.] Deep in my dreams. . . I learned that I could fly With opened wings fully extended I took to the skies with just a little touch of trepidation Fearful to fall fromContinue reading “Opened Wings (A Poem)”
The Games That Rabbits Play (A Poem)
By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: Even though it has been chilly, the rabbits near where I live are as playful as ever. Have you ever watched rabbits having fun?] Early this morning I peered outside where the grass sparkled with dew after a night serenaded by rainfall Two rabbits sat face-to-face bunchedContinue reading “The Games That Rabbits Play (A Poem)”
Literary Structures (A Poem)
By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: I just love the thought of books being like structures we, as readers, get invited to explore.] A simple pen touched to a blank canvas page can lay the foundation for a new chapter in many textual lives— born from words to breathe upon each readingContinue reading “Literary Structures (A Poem)”
A Creative Writing Morning (A Poem)
By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: It feels good to be able to spend certain mornings working creative pieces, especially as a New Year gets underway. When is your favorite time to write during the day?] I’m going to have a Creative Writing Morning right after a hearty breakfast for strength and endurance toContinue reading “A Creative Writing Morning (A Poem)”
Spirit Mouse (A Poem)
By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: This poem is based on the game “The Spirit and the Mouse,” where a little mouse runs around helping sad people in a certain town. It’s a very uplifting little game, and here is a trailer on YouTube to show what it looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5jpnShiiLs.%5D Among moonlit streets and naturalContinue reading “Spirit Mouse (A Poem)”
For Those Who Grant the Wishes of Children (A Poem)
By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! At this time of the year, as with throughout the year, there are so many charitable people and organizations doing their part to give those in need cheer and a better future. This poem is for them.] Let this poem become a marked tribute forContinue reading “For Those Who Grant the Wishes of Children (A Poem)”
“Kitty Wake-Up Call” Featured by Silver Birch Press
Another wonderful piece of news: Silver Birch Press just let me know that they’ve featured my “Kitty Wake-Up Call” on their site. Found here: https://silverbirchpress.wordpress.com/2022/12/19/a-kitty-wake-up-call-by-joyce-jacobo-one-good-memory-series/
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