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From Fantasy Author to Researching Author

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Crossing Bedlam required that I do something different in both preparation and writing.  As a fantasy author, I never had to do more than look up various weapons and any pre-existing monsters I was using.  Half the time I didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Fine Art of Cursing

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Warning: Crude language ahead. This might not be a long post because it feels like a simple topic.  Just like sex and violence, cursing is a personal preference category.  Some people freak out when you say ‘damn’ while others laugh … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: How Would You End the World?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the difficult things about Crossing Bedlam was deciding how to throw the country into chaos.  There are many things to factor in that ranges from geography to psychology.  Not to mention technology, sociology, anthropology, and tons of -ologies.  You … Continue reading →

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Sex & Violence: What’s Your Limit?

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m scheduling this in late December and praying that I’m not doing something important on the day this goes live.  Sex and violence in fiction is such a hot button topic that it would be wiser to avoid them entirely. … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Cassidy Uncensored (At Least Her Language Is)

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Trying to find a fun scene with Cassidy that isn’t spoiler heavy is really tough.  I did my best with a small fight scene, but it has a context problem again.  All I’ll say is that she’s run into someone … Continue reading →

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When an Author Makes Changes

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure why I took that quote, but it might ring true.  Honestly, ‘change of pace’ ended up being pics of a band and porn.  ‘Change of style’ was all fashion and porn.  Let’s face it, people.  Every topic gets … Continue reading →

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A Week of Aches, Pains, & Progress

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I started the week with a brutalized lower back because my snow shoveling technique is self-destructive.  Limped through the Tribe of the Snow Tiger edits while using a heating pad and stretching.  Now I’m finishing up another round of edits on Crossing Bedlam … Continue reading →

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Author’s Monkey Mind

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

A long exhausting day Where the mind wanders Distractions yanking it  away So progress takes a hit Just like the friggin’ phone Mourning lost time The author crawls into the cot Pillow stealing muscles’ strength Blanket tickling at his nose … Continue reading →

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Origin of Lloyd Tenay

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(SPECIAL PICTURE AT THE BOTTOM!  I’m sure I just made everyone skip the post.) Lloyd Tenay is the serial killer that Cassidy frees and has as a partner during Crossing Bedlam.  He has a strange origin for both his name and … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Changing for the Sake of Changing

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

These questions stem from two things.  One is that I’m editing and that requires making changes.  The other is that I accidentally clicked on the link that led me to the ‘new’ WordPress post maker.  This thing is terrible.  I … Continue reading →

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