Category Archives: Olde Shoppe Stories

More on How to Survive in the Shattered States

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Okay, youngsters, did everyone read the short list of tips to survive or at least die with some dignity?  Yes, Timmy, I know hyperlinks don’t work since the Internet is no more outside of the Wi-Fi Dens.  I should add … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Post-Apocalyptic Supply Shoppe: Mind the Roaches a.k.a. The Landlords

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to Olde Shoppe!  No, we spelled those words that way on purpose to be funny and whimsical.  Obviously we failed, but paint is in short supply these days.  Don’t step on the roaches, buddy.  The big ones will take … Continue reading →

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Post Revisited- Welcome to ‘The Pen Is . . .’

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This originally went live on April 30th, 2014.  A lot of fun to write.  Think it was one of the earlier ‘Olde Shoppe’ skits. Welcome, good customer, to The Pen Is!  Why do people keep laughing at our name?  It’s … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Furniture Shoppe: We Have Chairs

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Can I help you find the perfect furniture for your home?  Wait.  Magic furniture?  We only sell regular stuff.  Is this some kind of joke?  A very stretched skit for an author’s blog?  He has no idea why he wrote … Continue reading →

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Author Preparation Center: Everything . . . Including Ink

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So you’re an author and about to go on a business trip.  Sort of.  Most people think of those things as suits, ties, boardrooms, and numbers.  You’re hitting a cabin or somewhere to get your ideas on paper in piece.  … Continue reading →

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Jaw Flexers Enchanted Gum Shoppe

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to my unique little corner of the shopping mall.  Don’t mind the cobwebs because they’re fake.  We just had a little Halloween party.  I know it’s September, but if Christmas can start around Labor Day then so can we.  … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Bookstore: Mind the Dust

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Try the place next door if you’re looking for coffee.  Oh, you wanted a book.  Kind of young, so I wonder if you know what a book is.  No, it isn’t the stuff they put into your brain these days.  … Continue reading →

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Death’s Revolving Door Depot

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to Death’s Revolving Door Depot where we have all of your character death needs.  We carry everything from permanent death packages to temporary death packages to our ‘I Swear This Will Stick’ package.  A few companies that wish to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Character Addition Center

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to the Character Addition Center where we help you insert a new face into your existing story.  We talked on the phone and you said your series needed a new hero.  Is this a replacement, a temporary stand-in, or … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Balancing Act

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So what seems to be the trouble?  Your hero went too dark and lost the shoulder angel?  It happens when you’re too rough with them.  Guessing you pushed a little too hard and the poor thing couldn’t move on.  Did … Continue reading →

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