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A Dark Destiny of Evil: Villains Can Be Chosen Too

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

We always think about the heroes who are destined.  Good is always chosen by the gods while evil . . . where does the villain come from?  I mean, it’s weird that only the heroes are hand-picked while their enemies … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Making an Impression in Texas

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

This is an excerpt from Chasing Bedlam, which hasn’t been edited.  I’m still finishing up the manuscript, but wanted to share part of the adventure.  Feel free to check out Crossing Bedlam by clicking on the cover.  Only 99 cents!

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The Chosen One: Loved & Hated

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Apparently, I did write about Destiny and Free Will long ago.  This time, I’m hoping to get more into the characters that are bound by such things.  Still, I’ll do a quick summary of how these two forces work in … Continue reading →

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Death by Pumpkin: Rhe Brewster Mystery by N.A. Granger #mystery #thriller

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Available on Amazon! At the annual Pumpkin Festival in the coastal town of Pequod, Maine, Rhe Brewster, an ER nurse and Police Department consultant, responds to screams at the site of the Pumpkin Drop. Racing to the scene, where a … Continue reading →

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Cops as Supporting Characters: Helpers, Villains, and Comedy Reliefs

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure why this topic came to my mind or how I’ll tackle it.  Now, I’m not talking about a story that focuses on a cop, which would be a guard in most fantasy settings.  These are the secondary characters … Continue reading →

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Allergies, Asthma, & Ailments in Fantasy

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

While filling out all the school forms for my son, I began wondering about allergies and asthma.  You don’t really see these in fantasy settings.  I’ve yet to read about an orc that is terrified of bees because of an … Continue reading →

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The Cock of the South by C.S. Boyack #fantasy #magic #asmsg

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I have a versatile author and his lovely robotic assistant, Lisa.  Give a hand, blog visit, and/or book review to C.S. Boyack Thanks to Charles for opening his blog up to guest authors. It seems like we’re always looking … Continue reading →

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What Inspired ‘The Navigators’ by Dan Alatorre #ASMSG #scifi #timetravel

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I have a guest post from Dan Alatorre, the author behind The Navigators.  I asked him to talk about the inspiration for his latest release and he did not disappoint.  Enjoy the post and have fun in the comments. It’s … Continue reading →

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Edging on Political Here

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I might not be around much this weekend.  At least on Saturday, so I’m having two guest posts that I really hope people take time to check out.  Tomorrow will be Dan Alatorre and Sunday will be C.S. Boyack who … Continue reading →

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Weather Mood

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

 The sunny days Give me smiles And energy to spare Snow brings chills And mesmerizing peace Swirling into drowsy thoughts Rain dampens moods Filling the air With a cleansing scent Distracted by howling days Where windows rattle And the gales … Continue reading →

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