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Writing that First Draft

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, Storytellers. Diana here with NaNoWriMo looming on the horizon. Whether you’re participating in the writing marathon or not, I thought I’d… Writing that First Draft

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Lisa Burton visits to introduce the latest Hat Series book: The Midnight Rambler…

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog: It’s so cool to be back here once more, Chris. You’re looking fit… and hairy. You must have … Lisa Burton visits to introduce the latest Hat Series book: The Midnight … Continue reading →

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Monster Month: Yale a.k.a. Centicore

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s get the obvious out the way.  Yale the college is named after this heraldic beast and they have a few around the campus.  Most notably, it shows up on the banner for the University President and above the gateway … Continue reading →

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Using Timelines

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hey, SE Readers. Joan here today. I’m going to begin today’s post with a story. Trust me, I’m going somewhere with this. Back in the early 1980s, I … Using Timelines

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Monster Month: Hadhayosh

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So . . . The Hadhayosh is from ancient Persian mythology.  I thought it was really cool from the small bit I read.  Then, I realized there wasn’t as much out there as I had hoped.  Still, it looks interesting … Continue reading →

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Check This Out: Film Makers and Torch

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

With me on the blog today is the awe-inspiring Lyn Miller-Lachmann who is here to talk about two more books she has written. She’s already been on … Check This Out: Film Makers and Torch

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A Few Words About Audiobooks!

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, SE’ers! Beem Weeks here with you again. Today, I’m talking about audiobooks! Once the realm of big-named authors and major publishing … A Few Words About Audiobooks!

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Monster Month: Cipactli

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Definitely a scary looking sea monster.  Cipactli comes from Aztec mythology and is connected to the crocodile.  In fact, it seems the name means crocodile or caiman.  So, what does this guy look like? In Aztec mythology, Cipactli is an … Continue reading →

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Guest Post with D Wallace Peach and The Necromancer’s Daughter #newbook

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I am so pleased to welcome a fellow Story Empire participant and fabulous writer Diana Peach to Fiction Favorites. She is here to tell you about her … Guest Post with D Wallace Peach and The Necromancer’s Daughter #newbook

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Different-Than-You Gender Characters Part II

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello Story Empire friends, Gwen with you today. Last week John Howell and I began a conversation about different-than-you characters. You can read … Different-Than-You Gender Characters Part II

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