Monthly Archives: March 2022

International Day of Awesomeness

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, gang. A little something special for you today. Sally Cronin has been a huge supporter of mine, both here, and at the Story Empire blog. She’s … International Day of Awesomeness

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The Ice Box: All of Your Alcohol Needs in One Basement

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little warehouse.  Okay, it’s gigantic since you can’t see the walls through the fog.  Put on a warm coat and we’ll head into the racks.  Here’s a general list of categories with specific brands being more nuanced.  … Continue reading →

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Thursday – A Little Personal- Celebrating Sally G. Cronin @SGC58

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is the International Day of Awesomeness. And it allows us to shine the spotlight on a truly remarkable person  Sally Cronin. Sally’s place is a… Thursday – A Little Personal- Celebrating Sally G. Cronin @SGC58

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Crafting Rich Characters (Part 3)

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings Storytellers! We’re off to Part 3 of Crafting Rich Characters. In Part 1, we explored a character’s physical appearance, mannerisms, and … Crafting Rich Characters (Part 3)

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Happy (Miserable?) Be Nasty Day! (Buy a $2.99 ebook and Rue!)

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Okay.  I really couldn’t resist doing this one the week after ‘World Compliment Day’.  Just seeing this holiday pop up next had me laughing too much to pass up the opportunity to be a little silly.) Celebrate the holiday with … Continue reading →

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Using Portals in Fiction

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Maybe I’m stretching for a topic here, but portals are fairly common in fantasy and science fiction.  Some go to other worlds while others are for different locations on the same planet.  You have those designed to keep dangerous beings … Continue reading →

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The Critically Endangered Organutan!

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m enjoying these animals posts, so I figured I’d do another.  Today, I thought I’d make a post about the orangutan.  These are critically endangered for the following reasons: Deforestation, which is eliminating their habitat. Poaching, especially females with children.  … Continue reading →

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Ever Write a Blog Post with Your Head on the Desk?

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This song hit after I made last Saturday’s post, so I couldn’t choose it.  Still, it acts as a theme for the week.  Just felt a little bit off once I went back to work.  Think the cold and stress … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Having Nobility in Fiction

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

As a fantasy author, I have to consider the layers of society.  Nobles are the clearest division because they are composed of the kings, queens, princes, princesses, and other titled folks.  A reader will have an immediate reaction to these … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Allergy Woes

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Title speaks for itself.  I get bad hay fever at times and I wrote this when things terrible.  I had just moved back to New York from Florida too.  So, it was months of pollen being my worst enemy and … Continue reading →

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