Category Archives: Thoughts

To Challenge a Monster

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I did a lot of thinking while stuck in bed.  Eventually, my thoughts went to my books and I started pondering Clyde again.  For those new to here, Clyde is a powerful vampire and will be the main ‘hero’ of … Continue reading →

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The Stereotypes of Thieves

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

On Monday, I noted a few thief stereotypes that bugged me.  I will admit that I probably do them too, but that just makes me a hypocrite.  I’m pretty sure a lot of authors hate reading something and use it … Continue reading →

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Some Notes on Spirit Animals

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m using the term spirit animal, but I’m going to use another definition near the end to pull in another topic.  Now, a spirit animal is a beast that falls into one of the following categories: Physical animal that is … Continue reading →

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So You’re Going to Give Your Character a Pet

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, you want to use a pet in your story.  Good idea.  There’s a long tradition of helpful animal companions of both natural and magical varieties.  It all comes down to what you want you’re looking for.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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What Brings You Back from The End?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Video games have replayability.  Movies and television have rewatchability.  These are very common, but what about rereadability?  That book that you always come back to when you feel like reading something.  You know the one.  The book you have practically … Continue reading →

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The Broken Lovers

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Enemies in literature can come from anywhere.  Childhood rivals, slighted strangers, or simple ‘Me bad guy, you good guy’ syndrome.  There is one that isn’t used too often and I couldn’t even find an example.  Sleep deprivation might be an … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Do It?

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I was wondering what to post and a thought came into my head.  I’ve seen it asked across the blogosphere, but I’m still curious.  Not about the origin.  I’m curious about the continuation. Why do you continue to blog? I … Continue reading →

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Silence, The Artist’s Best Friend?

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

As artists, I think we can all agree that silence can be a blessing.  Though, I’ve noticed that it depends on the person.  Some people need utter silence and solitude to get any work done.  Other people need some type … Continue reading →

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Family in Fantasy

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Family. It’s a strange topic that doesn’t get brought a lot in Fantasy discussions.  Sure, you talk about the family of characters in a book that deals with political intrigue and revenge killings.  Yet, you still talk about them as … Continue reading →

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Possible Tips on How to Write Humor

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I get asked a lot about how to write humor, which is strange because I don’t consider myself successfully funny.  I come from a family that makes horrible puns, so I never know if what I think is funny while … Continue reading →

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