So, this is a sticky because I want to make sure people see this. Everything else is still below and I’m writing this with a heavy heart.
Due to financial issues and personal developments, this looks like it’s my last year of publishing. I have to put my time and energy into something that brings in money with the hope that I can return. Maybe I can release a book or two throughout the year, but I can’t guarantee it. At best, I can do War of Nytefall: Lost in September and pray that I can get War of Nytefall: Rivalry out in December. After that, I can’t make any promises.
My blogging is scheduled until end of October and I might not add much onto it. I’ll do a Saturday update, try to keep up with a few friends, and make a post or two throughout the week once November hits. Other social media sites will be even more difficult to keep up with in the future. That’s really only Twitter, so we’ll see what happens there.
I’m not happy about this and I’m crying. I wish I could have gone the distance and find that lucky break, but my time ran out. Thanks to everyone who supported me. The published will always be available, so I hope to not be forgotten. Maybe things will turn around and I can return. To everyone else who is still in the fray, good luck and feel free to send me a guest post that I can share. I’ll try to lend a hand to others when I can.
Legends of Windemere 
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Announcement from Charles E Yallowitz, one of the most prolific and truly talented, author/bloggers I know.
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Thanks. Feel like I need to apologize to everyone who supported me.
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You have absolutely no need to apologise, Charles – you’ve done exceptionally well to keep everything going as long as you have.
If there’s anything I can do to help you regards promos, etc, email me anytime 😎
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Thanks. I’m not sure what I’m going to do though. The hurt and sorrow is rather raw now.
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OK Charles
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You’ll be missed around here, Charles. You are one of the most consistent and hardworking writers I have come across. Good luck wherever the path leads you.
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Thanks. I’ll miss being in this online world. Hopefully I’ll come back one day.
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The door is always open at mine, Charles, if you ever want to bob your head over the barricades x
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Thanks. I’ll still be twitching here. Maybe things will get revived some day.
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I hope so, Charles, you have worked so hard for this.
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Dear Charles, You have nothing to apologise for. Wishing you all the best in the next phase of your life and I’m sure one day in the future you’ll have the chance to do some more writing. Best wishes, Toni
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Thanks. I hope you’re right.
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Oh, man. Sorry to hear it. But I completely understand. These things happen. Best of luck, and I hope things turn around for the better for you soon.
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Thanks. Always hoped I wouldn’t be one of the fallen. Guess my hand was forced.
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Oh Charles! My heart goes out to you. 💐
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Thanks. I appreciate it.
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Sorry, you’ll find a way, I’m sure, to write… Even if it’s less than now. But life comes first. We get that, and we got your back here in the blogosphere xxx
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I’ll always have outlines. Though publishing and the career might be a pipe dream now. After spending more than half my life working towards this, it hurts to let it go.
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Never give up hope… It glimmers somewhere. 🙏🏼
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I’ll try. Things are pretty dark.
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Praying for light to shine on you 🙏🏼
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Thanks.
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Charles, please don’t think of yourself as “fallen.” Yes, I’m sad you have to go in another direction right now, however, you’ll be back in some writing form! Take time to concentrate on you and your needs. No apology for that! Best wishes! We’ll look forward to weekly updates! 📚 Christine
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I hope you’re right.
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Set your mind to think that way after you settle down with the present sad, guilty, and other feelings & thoughts. Good things will happen, I know it! 🧡
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Best wishes and sometimes we must do what we have to do – which you know -‘and maybe things will change later
Peace to you as you plan and move forward
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Thanks. I really do hope things will change for the better. Saying good-bye to this is painful. I was hoping to at least make it to the end of 2018.
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I wish you only the best! I hope you still find the rainbow and perhaps a pot of gold at the end. Be well.
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Thanks. At least I still have one release to go out on.
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So sorry to hear that, Charles. All the best to you going forwards.
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Thanks.
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Charles, so sorry to hear of your change of plans, but I understand completely. hang in there. Sometimes, your plight can turn around faster than you can believe. Good wishes always!
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I really hope it does turn around quickly. Thanks.
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no apology need, and i’m sure i speak for many when we say that we will miss your familiar face and words. best on the next phase and i have no doubt you will always find a way to write no matter what else you’re doing. best –
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Thanks. I hope I can settle things and make appearances from time to time.
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You can’t say you’ve failed when you’ve already accomplished so much. Wishing you well.
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I guess I feel like I failed because I didn’t make it a long-running career. That was the ultimate goal and now I’m walking away.
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Not forever, I hope!
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I hope so too.
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Terrible news!
Writers find a way. You will find a way, even if it’s only one blog a month and one book a decade. 🙂
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It might come to that method. I wonder if I could keep things running with only one post a week and 1 or 2 releases a year. Feels like I’d be left behind fairly quickly.
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At least you’d be writing.
I know how it feels to wonder if you’ll ever write or blog again. I retired for the longest 2 months and 9 days of my life. I could write but couldn’t afford covers/publishing/editing. They called me back when my replacement got another job. I don’t have time to write and blog as often as I’d like, but I’m able to afford editing and pay for my blog site each year.
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Doesn’t look like I’d be really writing these days. It’s feeling like this is going to be years and years though.
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Hard to like what you just wrote. I can’t think of a worse hell.
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It’s definitely one that I would never wish on anyone.
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So sorry to hear your sad news, but YOUR final chapter is not over. I am praying that something profitable and very special will fall into your lap! I’m not a writer, but I can almost imagine how much this must hurt.
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It hurts a lot, but there’s more that hurts even more these days. Thanks.
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I’m sorry to hear that, you’re one of my favorite authors. I’ve learned a lot from reading your posts too. Good luck with everything, I hope things turn around quickly and you manage to find the time you need to continue writing in some form.
Thanks for all the laughs and keeping your books published.
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Thanks. Good luck with your projects.
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Sad news, Charles. We’ve been at it since 2013 and I will miss you very much.
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Thanks. I’ll miss you too. I’ll still try to check your blog out every day.
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Well, let’s hope something happens that causes you to change your mind.
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That’d be nice, but the situation is rather complicated.
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I’m sure or you wouldn’t have made the announcement. My comment is a wish is all.
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I’ll take all the wishes I can find these days.
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🙂
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I’m sorry to hear this. 😦
I hope you’ll be able to continue writing, even if it’s only for yourself.
If circumstances allow for publication in the future, there will always be room for you on my blog.
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Thanks. I hope you’re right.
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Charles, I’m so sorry. I’m crying too. I hope things turn around and you get a lucky break, I’m so sorry.
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Thanks. I’m guessing my luck ran out here.
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I am still hoping that something comes up for you. Fingers crossed.
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Me too.
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Hi Charles, I am sorry you have had to change your plans but you must continue to write. It is possible to do both, work in more steady employment and write on the side. Lots of us do it including Craig Boyack who is a marvel. Once you are settled into your new employment you will develop a routine. Hugs.
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There’s more to the story than what I’m saying. While I hope you’re right, it looks like I’m packing up the notebooks for the foreseeable future. Maybe I’ll write again, but publishing might not be an option.
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Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
Important news from Charles Yallowitz.
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Thanks.
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Charles, I am saddened by your situation. I can truly relate. I spent nearly seven months this year trying to support myself through only writing, editing and publishing pursuits when I lost my day job and it was not easy or successful. I’m back to a full time (50+ hours per week) day job with a heavy heart. My blogging and writing has been severely cut back, but I’m too old and stubborn to give it up completely. Hang in there. Maybe there is a balance that you can strike. I would miss your presence in this community and there would be a gap that would be hard to fill.
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I would like to find a balance, but I have to do it with work and my son first. I spent 6 years being the primary parent with him at home. Now, I’ll be away. It’s going to cause problems, so that’s where my focus is going to have to go. I’d be happy if I can get something around when he goes back to school, but it’s going to be rough.
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I totally understand. If I can offer any kind of support or help, please reach out.
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Thanks. I’m just feeling a little lost and wounded now.
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I understand.
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Wishing you good luck 💜
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Thanks.
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💜
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Charles, you have how many books in print? Twelve? You HAVE gone the distance. Take care of yourself and your family.
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I think 20 books. Feels like I broke my leg before the finish line though.
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I can feel your pain and this is truly sad news. But I know what’s going on and I totally understand your decision. Don’t apologize or feel guilty.
I still remember you’re one of the first authors/bloggers I met back in 2013. You inspired me to continue with my writing even while balancing two jobs and negative reviews. We’ll always be friends and hope to stay in touch.
I will never forget you and will keep talking about your brilliant books. So glad you’ll continue to have them available for sale.
Hugs!
MRS N
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Thanks. I’ll keep in touch. Always be happy to join in a giveaway if you need me.
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I’ll email you tomorrow.
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I wonder if you knew this was coming, on some level. That would explain the panic attacks. Still,
I believe this is the end of a chapter and the start of a new one; not the end of the story for you. Someone as talented as you can only succeed someday, even if it takes longer than expected.
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Maybe. I was working hard the first half of the year while seeing things fall apart. I hope you’re right that I’ll grab that bronze ring at some point.
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I just know you will.
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Charles, I’m sorry you must give up writing, and sincerely hope you can return to it eventually. Best of luck.
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Thanks. I hope I can return to it too. Ended up putting all my notebooks on a shelf for now. Kind of hurt.
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This is sad news! I don’t know what to say… except things often look brighter when the initial rawness has eased, and I hope that’s the case for you. Wishing you the best of luck!
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Thanks. I hope things can heal eventually. This is a deep wound to recover from.
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Charles, I am sorry to hear this, but it will never look to me like your journey is finished. You told tales, and you will tell them in the future, and I think it is safe to say that your readers will be here.
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Thanks. I’m hoping this is temporary.
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Thanks for the reblog.
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I think you will find a way, even if it is a bit restricted. Maybe this change of direction is needed for more than you know, Charles. Sometimes miracles arrive when you least expect them too… Please don’t give up hope…
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I’m trying, but things are becoming more dire by the day. There’s an element of the scenario that I can’t mention in public. It makes this a much harsher mess than people will realize.
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I’m sure you will keep on trying, no matter what. Dreams can be put on hold, but never abandonned…
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Thanks. Really hope that last line is true. 🙂
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I hope so too…
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All the very best, Charles. I hope you can get back to full time writing soon. 😦
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Thanks. It looks like full time writing isn’t going to happen for a while. I’m trying to think of ways to remain active, so if I ever get the chance to return then I still have some of the foundation left.
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Even if you only steal a few minutes every other day, try to write something, to keep your hand in. You’ll feel better for it too. -hugs-
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Good point. Just keep the skills sharp.
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Exactly!
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Wishing you all the best, Charles. I do hope you can return to writing. Your words will be missed.
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Thanks. I hope I can return or maintain even a small presence.
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You’re welcome, and me too.
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Oh man. You have me crying too. So sorry to hear this, Charles. You will definitely be missed.
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Thanks. I’m hoping it isn’t a permanent thing. I’m going to look into one or two options to maintain a presence.
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I don’t think it will be permanent either. I’m hopeful for your return.
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Thanks. I hope I can come back too. The whole situation is agonizing.
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good luck
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Thanks.
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It is painful, Charles, and I understand your predicament. I too, have not published anything new since 2017 because I have no more I can withdraw from my retirement account. And, I have not even begun to break even on the five books I have published. So, I totally get it. I wish you well in whatever direction life takes you.
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Thanks. I don’t know if I’ve broke even on all of the books I’ve published. I thought things would even out one day, but I’ve had a bad feeling this was coming for most of 2018. Was hoping to make it to the end before this decision had to be made, but things don’t always work out.
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You will be sorely missed, Charles. Good Luck and I’ll keep looking out for your return!
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Thanks. Maybe I’ll get lucky and this won’t last long. I still have the September release and then another finished book that I can put out down the line, so I might appear as a blip at some point.
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I’ll keep my fingers crossed!! And you know, ‘Writer’s Treasure Chest’ is always open for a guest post. Just don’t completely disappear!! ❤
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Thanks. I have one more release coming on September 7th, so I can send the promo post I’m going to prepare.
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Reblogged this on Writer's Treasure Chest and commented:
A very sad announcement from Charles Yallowitz!
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Thanks for the reblog. I really hope this is temporary.
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Many of us hope it will be temporary!
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I really appreciate it. 🙂
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Don’t know how I’m just now getting this for the first time, but no matter. I hope things turn the corner for you. Maybe this is a sabbatical in disguise. I cannot do what you’ve already done, but I peck away at it when I can. I’m here for you, and you have my email address if you want to discuss anything in private.
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Thanks. I’ll probably send you an email in a little bit.
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Oh no. Please, keep your blog going. Write about anything. Tell us stories, and share things you see. Tell us about people you meet and places you go. I love your writing. I hate to see you go away. We all need breaks. I hope to see you back. We’re all here with you. We’re all cheering for you – whatever you decide.
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Thanks. I will do what I can to keep the blog going. Maybe the Saturday update post and I’ll certainly be reblogging. I have things scheduled until the end of October too. There’s a book I wrote that might be a weekly blog only too since it isn’t part of the big series. We’ll see what happens.
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
It is always sad when someone calls a halt to their publishing and Charles Yallowitz is such a creative and prolific author so it must be very hard.. However, I am sure it will not be the end to his books, just a break whilst he focuses on a different priority. He hopes to get his next two books out if possible in September and December. In the meantime, it would be great if you could share Charles’s Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Charles-E-Yallowitz/e/B00AX1MSQA/ with #LegendsofWindemere. Thanks Sally.
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Thanks. The December release doesn’t look possible, but the September will happen. Hopefully I can get back sometime next year. Can’t make promises. At the very least, my prolificness will be reduced.
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Great.. I am away for a couple of weeks but will make sure I do a promotion for the next Nytefall and keep an eye open for reviews.
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I’ll make sure to send you the post if you want it. I’ll be watching for reviews too. 😀
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I will be checking Charles.. you are in the cafe and bookstore and will be staying there.. x
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Thanks. It’ll be weekend of the 7th as long as everything goes smoothly.
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If it is on pre-order before then let me know.. I am away and will only have scheduled posts from 6th – 18th.. but if not I will get a post up on my return.. it is in the diary.
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Okay. I don’t think I’ll get a preorder set up in time. The blurbs need work and I’ll only weekend nights for now.
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No worries Charles.. I will do on my return…all in the diary.
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Never say Never Charles and good luck for the new direction. I will keep promoting your books as always and the new ones when they are published.. I am sure others will too and every little helps in getting you back into your writing. Don’t be a stranger. Sally hugsx
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Thanks. I really appreciate the help.
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We will be here Charles..and always happy to support you however we can even if it is just promotion.
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It’s great to know that I can still push the published books if I can. Guess the key is finding a way to stay even a little active.
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Exactly Charles.. even an hour or so a week will keep those particular plates spinning. And even a couple of books a year will keep the focus on your books too. x
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Short stories might be an option too. If for nothing else than to post on the blog.
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Quite.. I find them very useful..
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I am so sad for you! But believe me, you have lots of company. This writing stuff isn’t about making money–we all know that–so no surprise you (and all of us at some point) have to focus on paying some bills. I await your return.
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Good point. It’d be nice to make a living off the writing, but that wasn’t in the cards. At least I made it this far, I guess.
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I’ll miss you, Charles. You’ve always supported me and many times I kept going because of you. I hope your situation improves. I’ll try to stop by and check on you as often as I can. Thanks for all you’ve done for all of us. 😍❤️
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Thanks. I’m always happy to help promote and will be trying to stay a little active in terms of blogging. A full break would mean all of my work was for nothing, but maybe I can maintain a little momentum while I focus on the new path.
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Hang in there Charles. I know it’s been rough. 💜🦄🔮
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I’ll get my best hanging gloves. They have Velcro. 😁
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There you go! This will all work out. You must believe that. ❤
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Charles, I got this news from Sally. I do understand that life is not always a smooth sail. My husband had his business for 20 years, but the economy changed and people cut back on the services they needed. He was hanging in there as long as he could but didn’t see recovery coming. He went back to work for the hospital for five years before retiring.
I think caring for your son is important. The relationship is worth more.
We can’t see two or three steps ahead of us. We’re fortunate if we could see the next step. As Sally said, never say never. When there’s a will, there’s a way, someday.
Do what you must do to take care of yourself and your son at the meantime. People won’t forget about you. Best wishes to you!!
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I’ve been seeing it struggle all year and was hoping that the new series could change things around. I’m looking at office work since my skills are predominantly writing and organizational.
Happy to hear that people won’t forget about me. Not sure how to do the blushing thing here.
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My husband waited for the whole year before he entertained my suggestion of going back to school. He has a hospital administration degree. He also has a X-ray licence. So he went back to school (for one year) to get the MRI/CT licences. So it took him two years before he started having the income. I worked for the public school, so it helped.
You do have a lot of support here. It would be different when you work for other people and have a 9 to 5 schedule.
Even making a shot post every now and then to give the update and get the moral support is good all around.
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Going back to school was suggested, but we don’t have the money and I wouldn’t know what to go for. Seems every choice I make has a really poor possibility of ending in a job, so I’m going to try to survive off the skills I’ve developed over the years. I’m repeatedly checking civil service jobs too.
I always have weekends and nights to do something. I’m usually in the morning with posts, but that could change.
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It would be good if you could land on a civil service jobs. Usually it’s not as demanding as private organizations. Not too many people want to make waves. And you’ll have retirement benefits. You don’t have to take work home…
It’s easier to find a job you like when you’re working. So you may have to take what is offered when you get an offer.
I have a friend who lost his job along with his subordinate. A year or so later, he worked for his subordinate who was in a supervisor position.
I think what we have inside is more important than the pride we have outside.
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My wife has one and it’s definitely got great benefits. I tried years ago with Typist and I got really high in the rankings. Just never got a response when I replied to job notifications. I know I can grab some retail quickly, but I’m going to put a little more time in to get into a temp agency. I’ve been sent some work-from-home information too, which can be a good supplemental and create an initial income increase.
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It seems like you’re making progress. A temp agency is a good way to go. I don’t know how it works as far as paying them. If you think any income is better than no income, a temp job may be a way to go to lift some pressure. In between time, you still can keep searching for something better.
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I’ve worked with temp agencies before. They get paid by the company that I work for. Not sure of the details since I was technically the ‘product’ or ‘rental’.
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At least you don’t have to worry about the paying part. I hope your wife in supportive of you. You mentioned that you were the sole support for your son for six years.
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Not the sole support. I was the stay-at-home parent while my wife worked. I did the writing, which was really helpful for the first 3 years. Just the last 2 where things fell apart.
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Your son must enjoy having you at home taking care of him. I think the indie publishing flooded the market. Someone did the analysis last year and created a pie graph. The indie publishing had a big percentage. The readers have more choices for purchasing books.
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I think I saw that graph. I would think more choices would create a boon, but I guess there’s a lot of competition. My son loves having me around. Like my little shadow.
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Your son will never forget the time spent with you. When my daughter went to junior high school, she needed me less.
My husband didn’t expect the collapse of the market, it took him a long time to make a decision.
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I did the same thing with the indie publishing. The first 3 years went so well. 🤷♂️
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You had your pride and joy for three years of publishing and precious time with your son. That’s valuable. 🙂
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I am so sorry to hear this Charles. I wish you luck and hope you can come back to your passion soon. 😦
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Thanks. I really hope I can come back too. Put away my notebooks for now, but I’m sure I’ll be carrying one around for lunch breaks.
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Never be without one! 🙂
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Best of luck, Charles, hope you strike it rich. 🙂
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Thanks. That would be nice.
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You really will be missed. Please, please don’t stop writing – even if it is just snatched moments here and there. Your talent is too great to let wither and die. You never know what is around the corner or what life holds for you. Everything – even the pain and sorrow you feel now – is something that can be used for fuel for writing. I am thinking of you and wish you nothing but the very best for the future. Take best care.
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Thanks. Hope the corner has a few pens and pencils in it. At least I have my outlines to tinker with.
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I hope it works out for the best in the end, Charles.We’ll be around (although I’m not sure how long I’ll keep publishing either)!
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Thanks. Hope you can keep publishing.
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I think most authors know they’ll never get rich, but they enjoy what they do. Carry on writing in-between earning a living – that’s what I do.
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Thanks. Though I am struggling to figure out what I can do that suits my skills. At least something I can get quick while I form a long term plan.
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