Press & Media News

Jacob’s books and short stories have been featured in The Saturday Evening Post, Mystery and Suspense Magazine, and many other publications. He is a frequent guest on horror podcasts and has appeared on several panel discussions.

Book clubs, social media influencers, and podcasters are welcome to submit a contact request or direct message him on Instagram for interviews and guest appearances.

Author Headshots

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Used for "Letter 26"

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Used for "Dead Reckoning"

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Used for "Furlough"

Novel Covers

Letter 26

Furlough

Dead Reckoning

Author Reviews

5/5
"I would describe this book as a supernatural crime thriller mystery. Sometimes the last really does come back to haunt you. Well written and a great story with an ending you won’t see coming."
Leah M.
5/5
"If you are looking for a book with great character development and an even great storyline, this is the book for you. It would make a great book for a book club as there are so many avenues to drive the discussion. Must read for sure!!!"
Pete
5/5
"I was immediately sucked into the story. All the characters are so well written you can’t help but appreciate even the villain in the story."
Andrea H.

Public Speaking

Bouchercon 2024

Jacob was a panelist for the Crime Authors of Color, a standalone event during the conference highlighting works by BIPOC authors.

Bouchercon 2022

Jacob was a panelist for the Mystery & Thrillers writing panel.

Killer Nashville 2022

Jacob was a panelist for the Mystery Writers panel discussion. 

Stokercon 2022

Jacob was a panelist for the Villains in Fiction panel discussion.

Killer Nashville 2021

Jacob was a panelist for the Characterization panel discussion. 

Awards & Published Articles

2019

A short story, titled Seven Generals, was published in the March 2019 edition of The Saturday Evening Post.

2021

A commissioned article, titled Our Greatest Escape, was published in the Spring 2021 edition of Mystery and Suspense Magazine. 

2022

Jacob’s second novel, Dead Reckoning, was a finalist for Silver Falchion Award for Best Supernatural Novel.