Category Archives: Thoughts

Dark Characters Create Dark Authors?

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a quick post that just came to my head and forced me to push another spontaneous one to late June.  Basically, this connects to the paranormal thriller I’m working on and how I think it’s affecting me. The … Continue reading →

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So You Wanna Use a Pet in Fiction?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I remember playing a D&D game where our group had several pets.  There was a bear who ended up being killed by a goblin firing squad.  Two wolves that were killed because the player kept demanding we heal … Continue reading →

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Pondering the Tough Hero

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been thinking about a certain character type that confuses me.  This is the tough badass that stands upon a pile of bodies while laughing and screaming for the next challenger.  A few macho/defiant quips are thrown, injuries are ignored, … Continue reading →

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Traditional Publishing vs. Indie Authors: What Do I Think?

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(Late day edit: Maybe I misunderstood the question or I should have worked a better title.  I changed it, but it seems too late.  As I’ve learned today, some people say Paperback when they mean Traditional Authors and others say … Continue reading →

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Stepping Out of My Wheelhouse

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So I’m stepping out of my comfort zone later this week.  I’ve decided to tackle the paranormal thriller that I hope to release in early 2016. Why so long?  Because I have no idea what I’m doing.  All I have … Continue reading →

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Motivation of the Indie Author

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

An interesting question was asked about indie authors and motivation.  Without a boss of any kind, we make our own deadlines that are about as flexible as an overcooked noodle. It gets even harder when the person is a full-time … Continue reading →

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Blog Revisit: Time Is of the Essence

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on July 8, 2014.  Knew I wrote about this once before. One thing we always wish we had is more time.  In the day, in the week, in the year, in life, etc.  This runs amazingly true with … Continue reading →

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Marvel Vs DC: Does It Matter?

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I know this is a topic that can start on-line battles, end friendships, and reveal some of the  most colorful language ever.  Yet I’ve been asked to talk about Marvel Heroes Vs DC Heroes, which implies that I have to … Continue reading →

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You Know They Can’t Hear You, Right?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Contrary to the belief of some people, characters don’t know they’re in a fictional story. I know Deadpool is one of the exceptions, but even then he can’t hear you shouting at the comic book. Screaming for the blonde to … Continue reading →

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What if They Really Do Exist?

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Curious idea, but I might be scheduling this on a rough day.  One reason is because of the 35th year of me.  The other is because it’s still Spring Break for the munchkin, so I might not be near the … Continue reading →

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