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March 24, 2011
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Roberta Beach Jacobson
Biography
Roberta Beach Jacobson is an American author and poet who is drawn to the magic of words – puzzles, song lyrics, flash fiction, poetry, and stand-up comedy. Her latest book is Demitasse Fiction: One-Minute Reads for Busy People (Alien Buddha Press, 2023). She lives in Indianola, Iowa with her husband and three cats.
Where to find Roberta Beach Jacobson online
Website: http://www.RobertaJacobson.com
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Smashwords book reviews by Roberta Beach Jacobson
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Discovery
on April 25, 2011
Clever. Enjoyable.
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The Friday Special
on April 25, 2011
Interesting concept, cleverly done, though not the usual type of story I'd select to read. I was "sold" by your cover. (Note your tag sort of gives it all away. Do you want readers to know that much before they begin reading?)
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Before I Get Married
on April 25, 2011
How unusual this is! A clever plot, with subtle humor. Professionally written.
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The Art Teacher
on April 25, 2011
Written from the heart. A touching account.
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A Stroke of Genius
on April 25, 2011
I'm so glad to have read this. You are clever. Thanks for the laughs. (Note: This is the first time I've ever rated at Smashwords with all five stars.)
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Cupcakes and Elephants
on April 25, 2011
Spot-on witty and funny. It was your title that got me to ready this. I also like your cover.
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Camp-romising
on April 25, 2011
This story was fun to read. Cute title, too!
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Afternoon of the Iguana
on April 26, 2011
Clever material. Really laughed at the ending.
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Bolero Man
on April 26, 2011
A fine read with vivid passages. I tripped over your adjectives adverbs; they seem to clutter your paragraphs. Still, the overall story was enjoyable. Unusual.
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A Brief History of Perpetual Motion
on April 27, 2011
Interesting. I find it curious how scientists (or nut cases) centuries apart concern themselves with the same questions. Your subject matter is worth pondering.
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A Sticky Situation
on April 27, 2011
Oh, such vivid imagery. Thanks for the laughs.
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Text Order Bride
on April 30, 2011
Enjoyable read, full of joy. I like your humor. My only negative comment would be the word 'nice' is used too often.
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The Mind
on April 30, 2011
Vivid. Honest. Enjoyable to read.
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Lunch Time Surprise
on April 30, 2011
An entertaining read, particularly the "unexpected" ending.
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New Windows
on May 02, 2011
Clever plot. Your story does what flash fiction is supposed to do: The pacing is exact. No loose ends. I enjoyed this.
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Will His Love Be Like His Rum?
on May 04, 2011
Clever and entertaining. You've created a delightful story!
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Eric
on May 04, 2011
Thanks for the giggles.
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Sitting on Cold Porcelain
on May 05, 2011
Hysterical! This book is packed with laughs. (Watch the trailer if you don't believe me.) Most of us can no longer make sense of the world we live in, but we're in luck. Funny woman Rose A. Valenta explains the comical details to us and her zany cast of characters in Sitting on Cold Porcelain includes pirates, politicians and parrots - with a rare appearance by Punxsutawney Phil. Her timing is perfect and the punchlines powerful.
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Type Name Here
on May 05, 2011
Unique voice. Reflective passages, though sometimes a bit odd. Poetry can be that way. I liked the humor, too.
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50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends
on May 14, 2011
Some great laughs!
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#Conversationstoppers: Puns, Non Sequiturs, Impossible Scenarios
on May 14, 2011
Some real laughs here. A very tweet book.
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A Further 100 Quotes To Make You Think
on May 15, 2011
Interesting read. These are uplifting quotes and make us feel better. As an aside, I don't like quotations that are unattributed. Had you listed some sources, this rating would have been higher.
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Patch Pirates Princess
on May 15, 2011
Lovely. Clever. Fun. Loved it!
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Patch Pirates Sauerkraut
on May 15, 2011
Most enjoyable and entertaining story. You have a few problems with your formatting (unless you meant to have a few blank pages here and there).
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119 Witty Quotes From A to Z
on May 15, 2011
Fun to read and I discovered some quotes new to me. Highly recommended for writers! (Unlike some other collections of quotes, you've included your sources; I'm pleased to note this.)
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A Very Bad Day
on May 22, 2011
Cute concept. Clever tale. Loved your ending. Would have rated higher had it not been for those few typos.
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The Day Time Ran Out
on May 29, 2011
Interesting piece, with subtle humor woven throughout. You write strong dialogue and I like your word choice.
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Bug
on May 29, 2011
Unique. An interesting read, though a bit disturbing. Well written.
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Magnum Tales ~ Q is for Question
on May 29, 2011
Had no idea what to expect. Clever story. You packed a lot of plot into this short story.
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Musings While Doing Research On The Internet
on May 29, 2011
You are funny indeed. Very clever.
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The V-8
on May 29, 2011
Another classic piece of humor. Sensational writing, particularly your ending.
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Serving Under the Spotlight
on May 30, 2011
Wow, I'm glad this is a work of fiction. Please, please don't make me come back as your server in my next life and be monitored, rated, judged and written about. I could never made the grade. I'd forget the orders, overcharge, spill the wine and drop the plates. Sorry. Wonderful tale, though the ending was weak.
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Gothic Monster
on May 30, 2011
Entertaining. Unique. The cover is a winner, too!
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Look what you made me do!
on May 30, 2011
Brilliant!
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God Are You Up There?
on June 02, 2011
Most enjoyable. Thank you. Excellent pacing and wonderful phrasing. I like your humor, too.
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Why I am so Unlucky?
on June 05, 2011
Unique. That's the magic of poetry; it's your voice.
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Madness and the Modern Home
on June 06, 2011
Cute premise. Clever little story. Enjoyable! I'm only marking it down a bit since it seemed to change from first person to third person right at the end.
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Dementia
on June 06, 2011
Unique. Fun read! Bravo.
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The Line That Deserted Him
on June 09, 2011
Most enjoyable, every word!
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Big Black Shiny Boots
on June 12, 2011
Most enjoyable read, thank you. An impressive story, because you packed a lot into few words.
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The Hour of the Time
on June 12, 2011
Sort of startling! I was hoping he was waiting for the dentist. Well written and full of suspense.
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A Fork in the Road
on June 12, 2011
Clever little story!
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The Last Summer Snow
on June 13, 2011
You've created an emotional, enjoyable slice of life piece. I couldn't help thinking about my aunt, who just turned 103.
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Turkey Trot
on June 14, 2011
Unusual story, though I'm left with a lot of questions.
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Half A Man
on June 15, 2011
A powerful little story. Unique!
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Lusciously Buttered
on June 16, 2011
A different sort of read.
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Tweetable Limericks
on June 16, 2011
Clever idea and you've got some gems in here. Good show!
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The Great Excuse Book
on June 18, 2011
Unique. Some zingers in here. Really liked the ending.
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What's there to do at the Zoo?
on June 18, 2011
Cute and clever. Enjoyable.
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Something Blue
on June 18, 2011
Clever. Unique. What's not to like?
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Sept-Iles and Other Places
on June 18, 2011
Haunting and moving stories, an eclectic collection. I devoured every word. Thank you.
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The Girl In The Gondola
on July 04, 2011
Great story. Unusual. Haunting, yet packed with humor.
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Musings while in traffic
on Aug. 05, 2011
Ha-ha. Good one!
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Thug
on Aug. 05, 2011
Bittersweet tale. Believable.
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Grace
on Aug. 08, 2011
A happy, touching story. Felt real!
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Kate and Ben
on Aug. 08, 2011
Great pacing. Emotional. A surprisingly good read!
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8 Poems
on Aug. 08, 2011
A thoughtful collection. Prose Poem was my favorite.
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2012
on Aug. 08, 2011
I can only hope this is a work of fiction!
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The Chuck-It List
on Aug. 20, 2011
Lots of laughs. Clever and fun.
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Family Reunion
on Aug. 25, 2011
Bittersweet tale. I enjoyed. This could be about any family, even mine. Well done!
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Can't Catch Me
on Aug. 27, 2011
Clever little tale. Thanks for the laughs.
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Next-doors' Cat
on Aug. 27, 2011
Loved this. Brilliant piece of writing. Thank you.
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Rupert Time
on Sep. 05, 2011
A charming story, where we really get to know Rupert. A most enjoyable read!
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Gisela River Monster
on Sep. 05, 2011
How unusual. Enjoyable read.
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The Ultimate Guide to Distinguish a Canadian from an American
on Sep. 09, 2011
You handled this subject well. Very clever. I love the part about seeing Russia!
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Critique Circle
on Sep. 09, 2011
Most enjoyable. Clever ending!
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The Dance
on Sep. 09, 2011
Well crafted. Held my attention. What a surprise ending!
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Bad Habits
on Sep. 28, 2011
Fun read, imaginative ending. I'm only voting it down a little due to your overuse of adjectives throughout and those page numbers should go. They clutter up your otherwise clever little story.
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How Not to Make a Dress
on Jan. 07, 2012
(no rating)
Clever and fun. A well paced story, an enjoyable read! Thank you.
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How Not to Make a Dress
on Jan. 07, 2012
Clever and fun. A memorable story, well paced. Thank you.
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Sweet Revenge
on Feb. 24, 2012
The perfect recipe for fun. Very clever piece. You take the cake.
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An Old Man's Decision
on Feb. 24, 2012
Excellent.
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Ten Things I Hate About Valentine's Day
on Feb. 24, 2012
Excellent work. Even Cupid would laugh at this one!
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Unrequited Love
on Feb. 24, 2012
Unusual. Rather kooky. Better than average read, but in an odd sort of way.
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Lemons
on Feb. 24, 2012
I'm cringing. I'm laughing, but I'm still cringing. Most unusual read.
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Fast Fooled
on Feb. 24, 2012
A satisfying read. I didn't even want dessert.
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The 4 Types of Artists – Starving, Dying, Dead, and Rich!
on Feb. 24, 2012
Amen. Truth is stranger than fiction. Funnier, too.
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Cats, Dogs, Ninjas and Fire-Hydrants. Twitter-Sized Jokes, Oneliners, Punchlines and Observations. With a Foreword by a Random Dude who wanted $10 for it but settled on $5 and a Taco.
on March 04, 2012
Some laughs here, but not everything was funny.
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The Window
on March 04, 2012
I love intelligent stories that make me have to think! Wow.
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The Snow Globes
on March 04, 2012
Riveting tale.
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At The Bank
on Nov. 23, 2013
Cute idea, sort of artsy style. Different.
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Morph
on Nov. 23, 2013
Although I love animal tales, I was timid about reading this. Great style, sort of the feeling of somebody singing jazz. Thanks!
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My Summer, Myself, My Student Loan Debt - A Post-Graduate Confession
on Nov. 23, 2013
Clever and fun.
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We Don’t Plummet Out of the Sky Anymore
on Nov. 25, 2013
Cool story, great flow.