Category Archives: Thoughts

End of an Era Revisit: Conflict: Fancy Way of Saying Good vs. Evil

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is from back in April 2013.  Not sure what happened to the original picture though. This topic has been sitting on my ‘thought post’ list for a long time.  I believe I had a genius post for it in … Continue reading →

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Luke Callindor and Nyx: Siblings By Battle and Pain

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I realized I couldn’t think of a ‘male/female’ friendship in literature that didn’t end up with a romance or have a one-sided interest.  It seems we’re incapable of having the opposite genders be closely linked by anything more than … Continue reading →

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A Hero Who Cries

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This week I’m going to be discussing various themes and emotions that are within the next book Legends of Windemere: Curse of the Dark Wind.  As The Compass Key proved, delays seem to happen and I’d rather be clean than … Continue reading →

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3 Questions that Require Some Thought

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The following are questions posed by Nicholas Rossis.  Check out his blog and books! Have you noticed any changes in the publishing industry and in the way people treat Indie authors in your short time as an author? It’s hard … Continue reading →

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Author Comforts: Music to Banish the Quiet

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Many authors need quiet to get work done.  I’m not one of those.  I need some type of noise, but one that I can control.  I can mute my laptop whenever I need to focus more.  I can’t do that … Continue reading →

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Author Comforts: Finish a Section and Take a Break

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I used to be able to write nonstop for hours.  Then my fingers got old, my mind got wander-y, and my energy simply didn’t hold up like it used to.  I’m not talking about the brief moment where you flex … Continue reading →

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Author Comforts: Remember to Hydrate

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I always forget to grab something to drink while I’m writing.  It wasn’t always this way, but I think it stems from me cutting caffeinated or sweet sodas out of my life.  Not completely since I indulge maybe 1-2 times … Continue reading →

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Author Comforts: Snackage!

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There really isn’t anything deep about this.  Each of us has a favored snack or food that we gravitate toward without thinking about it.  They’re that treat we love that brings mental and emotional comfort.  A food that we never … Continue reading →

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Author Comforts: A Schedule to Keep Me Sane

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This week I’m going to open the door to a few the things I use to get me through a project . . . week . . . day?  These are mostly going to be discussion-like posts since these things … Continue reading →

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Elves Vs Dwarves: The Endless . . . Why Does This Thing Exist?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a part of fantasy that I never understood once I got into college.  Reading Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, I knew there was a problem between the elves and dwarves.  I never knew what the real … Continue reading →

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