Monthly Archives: July 2013

Pointy End Goes Into The Other Man

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Many people believe it is that easy when it comes to swordsmanship.  You can see it in writing where characters are stabbing others with amazing precision and no resistance.  As if blocking and dodging are illegal.  There are many moves … Continue reading →

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And Finally the Sun has Dawned over the Horizon (otherwise known as the official release of my novel)

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Olivia Stocum Romance Fiction :
I’ve never liked beating my own drum, but as writers we have no choice. So I will make my own drum roll here as I announce that Dawning (which many of you have…

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Unwhole

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Something isn’t right I knew it from the start Maybe a taste upon the breeze That something was amiss My mind wanders off Seeking an answer To a question from my dreams That left me long ago All I know … Continue reading →

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Destroyer of His World

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Fire in his wake As his tears fall Burning the world To its molten core With every care he razes Shredding the world around him Despising the screams From the bodies in his wake The ones he loves And hated … Continue reading →

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Herbs and Spices

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tired of pepper and salt I peruse the book Dreaming of oregano Maybe a little thyme Cilantro ribbons Hidden in the salad Aside a breast of beast Flavored with paprika A stew of cumin And its brother coriander Maybe a … Continue reading →

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Character Poem: The Lich

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Eyes of red and malice Brimming with lust For power beyond his reach Embedded in a skull Of tattered flesh and bone Lurking in the bowels Of a swamp of death He plots his evil path Knowing heroes are in … Continue reading →

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Catalysts & The Pen Name

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

With the release of Prodigy of Rainbow Tower looming, my mind is wandering to the next stage.  Aiming for a Halloween release of Allure of the Gypsies, which is doable.  Yet, there are two projects that I don’t have any … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Charles Yallowitz on Sequel Writing

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Michelle Proulx – Author:
Tips on Writing a Sequel First, a big thank you to Michelle Proulx for letting me write a guest blog in honor of the July 31st debut of my second book, Legends of…

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Ask a Character: Trinity

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In honor of Prodigy of Rainbow Tower debuting at the end of the month, I’m opening the floor to one of the new characters.  I already did an interview for Nyx, so we’re going to get to know her sinister … Continue reading →

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Sort of Helping? Told of Typos

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I woke up (begrudgingly) to an interesting e-mail from Amazon.  Somebody reported that there were typos in Beginning of a Hero, so I was being notified about this.  This struck me as a great idea, especially when I saw a … Continue reading →

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