Monthly Archives: June 2013

What Makes People Buy Books?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
It’s awfully silly to start marketing your book until you first devote some time to a couple of basic questions: What causes people to buy books? (Equally important: What tends to deter sales?) Who is your…

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Sudden Melancholy & Food Shopping

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This has been happening to me a lot lately.  Having fun throughout the day and enjoying my time.  Then, I just drop in terms of mood.  Not angry or upset, but a sudden strike of emotional blah.  Like I lose … Continue reading →

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Man in a Tuxedo and a Batman Beyond Shirt

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Somebody has requested that I post pictures of myself in a tuxedo.  We’ll call this person The Nut.  With all respect, of course.  These are the two pictures.  Please remember that this is after waking up at 3am and driving … Continue reading →

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The Squirrelies!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on kiralynblue:
Readers and Blogizens, we here at KLB are proud to present… The Squirrelies! What are The Squirrelies? I’m so glad you asked. The Squirrelies are the epic awards of blogging awesomitude where KLB and the Ninja…

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Et tu, Pandora?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I listen to Pandora when I’m blogging and writing.  There have been a few times the songs fit what I’m writing, which is great.  Hero by Skillet for a Luke scene is an example of this. Today, it is very … Continue reading →

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What is Your Love?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Taking on the Community Storyboard’s love theme of the week.  This is the poem that I posted there. We forget that love Can take so many forms Parent to child and back around Friends standing together Until the very end … Continue reading →

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I am taking on a suggestion………99 cent ebook for the rest of the week

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on J.S. Riddle:
Rise of a Queen is on sale for 99 cents for the rest of the week on Amazon.  This little gift of a price drop is because I haven’t run a contest in a…

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Ask a Character: Selenia Hamilton

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, we have the founder and headmistress of Hamilton Military Academy, Selenia Hamilton.  This half-elven warrior is a former mercenary, who retired to train the next generation of warriors.  Her success as a mercenary was great enough to earn her … Continue reading →

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Why I Won’t Give Up

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
This is my favorite photo of my mother, and I share it on my video. WEBSITE UPDATE: If you all recall, Minutes Before Sunset needed nominations for “Book of the Month” on Goodreads, and…

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Death of the Yahoo Email

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

For anyone that has e-mailed me, my Yahoo account has been blocked.  If I can get in, I’ll try to salvage things.  But I can’t get in. To anyone that I was conversing with or that wanted a guest blog … Continue reading →

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