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Evil People Unite: Villain Alliances

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Growing up reading comics introduced me to the ‘Villain Alliance’ pretty quickly.  The above group, Sinister Six, Legion of Doom, Hellfire Club, and more.  Although, I think Marvel did this more than DC.  Makes sense since DC had the Legion … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Curse of Poetry 101

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about poetry and the fighting over norms.  Kind of makes me glad I don’t get into those arguments any more.  It’s also why I didn’t try to make any type of pattern for this one.) I hear it … Continue reading →

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Elevator Shaft Death

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I never watched the show above.  The ‘elevator death’ episode came out in March 1991 and I was 10.  I did hear shows having surprise deaths as I grew up and people usually referenced this event.  Not to mention … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Raksha and Melanie

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(These were some minor characters who eventually hung around Baron Kernaghan in Legends of Windemere.  They were never part of the real plan, but they popped up by accident.  I figured I would put them together and they became a way … Continue reading →

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It Was Only A Dream

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a very common ending that I’m sure all of us have encountered.  After all of the events, the main character wakes up and it’s revealed to have been a dream.  I believe this was the ending for ‘Newhart’ … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Getting Back Into Writing

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve voiced my opinion about getting back into writing.  Today, I want to know what other people think about picking up the pen/pencil/laptop again.  I’m sure many authors have had to take a break and return, but I feel … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Returning to Writing

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It isn’t easy getting back to any hobby.  Writing can be very tricky since skills can get rusty and confidence can falter pretty quickly.  So, what are some ways to return and not run away in shame? If you’re really … Continue reading →

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Returning to Writing

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Last year I finished editing and started writing a new book for the first time in about 2 years or so.  It was kind of nerve-wracking because I had a lot of imposter syndrome and other flavors of doubt.  Still, … Continue reading →

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A Little More to the Left

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Torturer– “I’ll get you to talk.” Prisoner– “Never!” T- “Your lips will flap when I start using these.” P- “Don’t make me . . . They meeting at the docks tomorrow night at 9.” T- “You won’t be laughing for … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Burning Lamb

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not 100% certain where the title came from.  The poem is about people who live entirely for others.  Not the sacrificial types who help those in need.  It’s about those who are raised to put themselves second and never attempt … Continue reading →

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