Debbie
Deborah Lynn Jacobs
Deborah Lynn Jacobs Female
54 years old
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
United States



Last Login: 11/11/2009
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    Debbie's Interests
GeneralWriting, but I guess that's pretty obvious! Reading, especially books written for teens (it helps to know my competition!) I grew up reading science fiction and still love the genre and related genres--paranormal, supernatural, horror, magical realism, fantasy. I'm a movie addict, both new and old I love walking/hiking, especially in wilderness areas. Camping is high on my list of favorite activities--real camping, in a tent, not "camping" in an RV. I like canoe trips, but prefer to avoid rapids. I'm fond of Dobermans, snakes, skinks and birds, and love to nature-watch. I once stayed up all night to watch a meteor shower. I highly recommend it.
MusicPop music, and classic rock. My tastes are not sophisticated, so I listen to a local pop station while I write. Current favs: Nickelback, Rob Thomas. Old favs: Dan Fogelburg, Kansas, Chicago, Journey, Survivor, Bryan Adams, Phil Collins Favorite current songs: Lips of an Angel (Hinder), Saving Me, Photograph, Far Away (Nickelback), The entire Rob Thomas CD, Something To Be, When September Ends, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, (Green Day), Move Along, (All-American Rejects)
MoviesSuperman Returns, A Knight's Tale, Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, Legends of the Fall, Braveheart, Shakespeare in Love, First Knight, MIB, Lord of the Rings trilogy, all the Harry Potter movies, Romeo and Juliet (the one with Olivia Hussey), Henry IV (with Kenneth Branaugh), Hamlet (both the Branaugh version and the Mel Gison version)
TelevisionSmallville, Medium, Supernatural, House, Bones, Lost, American Idol
BooksIf I had to name a favorite book, I'd say The Legacy of Heorot (Niven, Barnes and Pournelle) and the Dragon series by Anne McCaffery. I think I've read the Lord of the Rings trilogy six times. I read speculative fiction, which is a broad category--science fiction, both hard and psychological, paranormal, supernatural, horror and fantasy (but not so much high fantasy--all those names confuse me!) I enjoy historical novels, once in a while. And Shakespeare. Much, much Shakespeare, his tragedies, his comedies, his sonnets...
HeroesChristopher Reeve, Stephen Hawking, Michael J. Fox--for not letting their physical limitations limit them.

     Debbie's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking
Orientation:Straight
Body type:5' 2" / Average
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Leo
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Proud parent
Education:Grad / professional school
Occupation:author

   Debbie's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Novelist
My first published book was middle grade, and the second is a teen novel. I have a second teen novel to be released in fall 2007, and another on the drawing board.



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About me:
web analytics I write speculative fiction for teens.

What's speculative fiction? It's not quite science fiction, not quite fantasy, not quite paranormal or supernatural or horror or magical realism--but may include all of these categories.

Visit me at www.deborahlynnjacobs.com

I'm also on livejournal at http://dljacobs.livejournal.com

CHOICES

CHOICES, Roaring Brook Press, Sept. 2007.

Available wherever books are sold! Or, ask your library to order a few copies.

CHOICES is an ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.

http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/quickpicks/08qp.cfm

PRAISE FOR CHOICES

KIRKUS REVIEWS, STARRED:

"Kathleen’s melancholic tale does justice both to the moving story of a girl coming to terms with the death of her brother and to the magical adventure of a universe-shifting girl trying to find her way home."

VOYA:

This book is a fast read that will sweep readers up in the complications of the many lives of Kathleen/Kay/Kate/Kathy. Although encompassing an unimaginable concept, it makes the notion of traveling multiple realities believable and understandable. Intermixing the fine details of the book, Jacobs finds time to throw in splashes of rebellion, new love, and complex decisions. However heavy the book's subject and characters seem to be, it is, in the end, a light yet thrilling read.

BOOKLIST:

The supernatural premise makes this book about choices and consequences stand out…readers will root for a couple so clearly drawn together. Booth, Heather

TEENS READ TOO:

Teens Read Too Gold Award, Hall of Fame winner Reviewed by: Karin Perry Rating: 5 Stars www.teensreadtoo.com Deborah Lynn Jacobs has created a thought-provoking novel about the importance of life choices. Kathleen learns a lot about herself as she navigates her way through her many lives, attempting to reconcile with family, friends, and her own feelings about loss and love.

POWERS

POWERS was released by Roaring Brook Press in Sept. 2006. It was nominated for ALA's Quick Pics for Reluctant Readers. It also received an honorable mention by the Sunburst Jury (the Sunburst is a Canadian award for speculative fiction)

PRAISE FOR POWERS

VOYA:

"This novel is more than a typical fantasy/science fiction exploration of psychic powers. Nicely developed subplots deal with romance, friendship, and family relationships."

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:

"This fast-paced plunge into ESP effectively blends the occult with the turmoil of adolescent romance."

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CHOICES BOOK TRAILER, YOUNG ADULT SCIENCE FICTION BY DEBORAH LYNN JACOBS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAziSqIjfiI

Who I'd like to meet:
Anyone with an interest in teen novels. That includes readers, writers, booksellers, librarians and teachers.

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Wendy Nelson Tokunaga

Wendy Tokunaga



Oct 13 2009 9:57 PM

Thanks for being a tomodachi (friend)!
Tera Lynn Childs

Tera Lynn Childs



Jul 21 2009 10:21 PM

Hi Debbie! Thanks for friending me. So glad you liked Oh. My. Gods.
Anthony J Langford - Writer

Anthony J. Langford



Jun 20 2009 11:17 AM

heya deb

zwani.com myspace graphic comments..


is there anything wrong with thinking ahead?
plus its raining here like u wudnt believe...
not necessarily a bad thing...
hope yr having fun anyway..
smile on

=]
Fred S

Fred S



May 28 2009 7:04 AM

I used to have it on VHS. It was from a special, Masterpiece Theater rebroadcast that included maybe some of the last commentaries by Alister Cooke, which were really great. Sadly, I don't have it anymore. I'd like to get it on DVD, though I don't know if they include the AC commentaries. Hopefully, they're uncut. That show was pretty racy.

One thing I love about the series is some really great lines. Hey, let's play a little game. I'll write a favorite line. Let's see if you can identify it. Then you give me a favorite line. Okay, here goes:

"He's still the loveable young man we all know. I can attest to that."

BTW, Claudius's sister, Livilla, do you recognize her? She played Magenta in "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Fred S

Fred S



May 25 2009 10:11 PM

You too.

BTW, I talked with an agent last night. Yeah, it was a drunken conversation, but he didn't run away screaming at my "pitch". I also made contact with a local book club.
Pfundsweibpetra

Petra Bastani



May 12 2009 11:18 PM

Thank you for the Add.
Have a nice Day
♥ Petra Bastani alias Pfundsweibpetra from www.petraspfundsweiber.de
Edward Cullen

Edward Cullen



May 12 2009 11:39 PM

Thank you for the invitation however. :)
Suzanne Crowley

Suzanne Crowley



Apr 22 2009 11:10 PM

Thanks for the add.
Love your cover too!
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Apr 7 2009 5:19 PM



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Briggs Teen Scene

Briggs Teen Scene



Apr 7 2009 4:49 PM

THANKS! YOUR BOOKS LOOK GREAT! I'LL HAVE TO GET SOME FOR MY LIBRARY! :)
Anthony J Langford - Writer

Anthony J. Langford



Mar 20 2009 3:15 AM

My parents place was close but they were ok.. it was terrible tho..

Yes life gets in the way... can be difficult...

Have to push on i guess...
Whats the alternative?


=]
LOUISE HAWES

LOUISE HAWES



Mar 16 2009 3:44 AM

Hi, Debbie, and from one
author to another,
WRITE ON!
xx
Lou
Anthony J Langford - Writer

Anthony J. Langford



Mar 19 2009 2:19 PM

hey Debbie..

Thanks for the inquiry..

Not a great summer... we had bushfires and had some personal battles... so welcoming autumn right now.. and getting back into writing... only paused briefly... the rejections piling up.. lol.. you know how it is...
Hows yr writing coming along?

=]

Shelly Nicholson, Children's Writer

Shelly Nicholson



Mar 15 2009 4:48 PM

Thanks for the nice comment :) Glad for your friendship
Sapphira

Sapphira



Mar 8 2009 10:28 PM

hi

thanks for accepting my friend request
hope you have a great week

xSapphira
;BENT

;BENT



Feb 25 2009 8:53 PM

It's great to meet you to, and thanks.
Fran

Fran



Feb 25 2009 4:40 PM

Debbie,

I hope your February went well and your March jumps off to a great start.

Fran
Keri Mikulski

Keri Mikulski



Feb 17 2009 6:19 PM

Thanks, Debbie! Love your cover. And I can't wait to check out CHOICES.
:)
AmniPata

AmniPata AmniPata



Feb 12 2009 5:59 AM


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Thanks for the add my new friend
AmniPata
FLICKER WARRIORS

Flicker Warriors



Feb 12 2009 6:10 AM

Hello Debbie!

Thank you much for the friendship and for joining in on the fun at Flicker! New chapter postings every Monday and Thursday! Please do stop by!










<!> J-MILLER <!> {Remember The Name}

Jesse Miller



Jan 19 2009 11:11 PM

well, i just thought that it had another meaning. oops. i guess i just looked into it to hard. some authors do weird stuff like that so i tend to over think things.
<!> J-MILLER <!> {Remember The Name}

Jesse Miller



Jan 18 2009 5:51 PM

well thanks for adding me and commenting me. i really did like powers and choices. i will have to read the other one you have soon. if my local library has it then i will read it soon but if not i will have to pick it up at the book store. i was wondering about something. in the end of choices on one of the blank pages it said choice2. it wasnt a two but it was a backwards s. i was wondering if you were implying on a choices 2 or something. just curios. i am probably looking to far into because i wouldnt mind a second one...
Krista

Krista Duranti



Jan 15 2009 7:55 PM

DEBBIE!!!
Samantha

Samantha Lee



Jan 18 2009 6:56 AM

=)
Indeed it is.

-Samantha
jackie

jackie



Dec 31 2008 3:44 AM

thanks a lot! :)
i'll definately keep at it!
writing is something i love to do.
and reading too.
myspace is helping me find new authors.
do you just have the two books?
i'll have to look them up on amazon.
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