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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & Toy Tower

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

“Number thirty-eight!” a voice shouts from the multi-colored tower. The rubbery orb at the base opens up to show the bubble-filled room within. “We will only wait ten minutes before moving on to the next guest. It is a busy … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Resurrection Bowl

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

“Thank you for meeting with me, Mr. Brooks,” the lean nobleman says as he steps out of his large tent. Waving his servants away, the brown-haired man adjusts his shirt collar and pats down his long, button-covered coat. “My name … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Yellow Ogres

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Having left a large bowl of food for Beardy in his stable and making sure the gate does not lock the pet out, Ichabod cracks his knuckles and heads for the kitchen. He tightens the belt of his soft bathrobe … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & The Island of Mirrors

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Gasping and coughing, Ichabod Brooks drags himself onto the beach and flops onto his back. The sun beats down on his skin and hair, which steadily dry in the tropical heat. He can still see the pieces of the storm … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the King of Nowhere

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Sorry for the two posts in one day.  The Luke one was already scheduled and I couldn’t find another spot for this.) Ichabod Brooks stares at the smoldering wreckage that was once a tavern run by a former thief named … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Phantom Archer

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

After a long journey down a road that he is sure had more bumps than a wart-covered toad, Ichabod Brooks is happy to pull himself out of the carriage. The dark-skinned man pauses in the doorway to enjoy the warm … Continue reading →

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When the Villains Are Acting Like Villains

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, this has been a rough week since the previous posts were about spoilers and a series have a book of darkness.  Why not end it on the same note?  After all, a big reason I’m anxious is because there … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Starwind Egg

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(As stated, I’m going to publish the first part of each of the new Ichabod stories.  Hope everyone enjoys the teasers.  I only have the one Ichabod picture to work with too until I get cover art.) Ichabod Brooks takes … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: The Guy She Knows

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Figured it wouldn’t hurt to bring the classics back for a week while I try to make up for lost time.  Here’s an excerpt from Chasing Bedlam.  There might be a few spoilers, so I put a ‘Read More’ tag.  Not … Continue reading →

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Review Revisited: My Grl by John Howell #thriller #ASMSG #99cents

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

To celebrate John W. Howell’s re-release of his first novel, I’m reposting my review.  First, let me say the following: GET MY GRL for 99 cents! Now for the review that originally went live in 2014: This was my first time … Continue reading →

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