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How did you not see that coming? Tales Already Told

A while back I got into BBC’s Merlin and part of the fun was seeing the new take on the old tale.  So when characters I remember from the few stories I read showed up, I was excited and intrigued.  … Continue reading

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Swallowed by Gaia

(Before the poem, this was one of my favorite games as a teen and I typed in ‘Earthen Womb’ for a picture. Found it funny that this piece of my past turned up when I was in the mood for … Continue reading

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Guest Post by John W. Howell: Thriller Writing vs. Fantasy Writing

I am thrilled to be here on Charles Yallowitz’s blog today. Charles is one of those nice people who continually supports his fellow authors. He offered to let me post in support of the introduction of my next book titled … Continue reading

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Christmas Intervention (A Dialogue)

Christmas–  This doesn’t look like a Secret Santa Meeting. Labor Day– Sit down, Christmas. We really need to talk.  Please keep in mind that we love you and worry about you. Many people take joy from you, but we fear … Continue reading

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Welcome to November . . . I’m Not Thrilled About It Either

Now we begin the infamous month where everything seems to slow down.  Weather gets much colder, family starts mentioning the holidays, a jolly fat guy in red keeps peeking around the corner, ads for ‘Forget Your Family’ sales days are … Continue reading

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Raven’s Hold After Thoughts

First, I always try to post this video around Halloween: So, Raven’s Hold ended last night and I’m writing this post on September 8th under the assumption that somebody finished reading it.  I could very well be wrong, but that’s … Continue reading

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Raven’s Hold Finale (Part 29) #thriller #fiction

“I wish I could remember why I brought you here,” Corvus says while staring across the ocean. Choppy waves slam into the eroding shore, each one delivering small pieces of Crow’s Landing. “There are so many lies I’ve weaved over … Continue reading

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Raven’s Hold Part 28 #thriller #fiction

Racing through the dissolving hallways, Ian fights to avoid falling into the abyssal gaps that are devouring Raven’s Hold. Doors have melted into puddles to expose rooms that are crumbling into dust. Several of the chasms have exposed bone around … Continue reading

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Raven’s Hold Part 27 #thriller #fiction

Ian calmly walks toward Dr. Rutherford’s office while orderlies and guards run by to stop the brewing riot. Coming to the door, he leans against the far wall and waits for the hallway to clear of watchful eyes. He chuckles … Continue reading

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Windemere Monsters: Cockatrice

My first encounter with a cockatrice was in my first Dungeons & Dragons game.  I was playing a Dwarven warrior and opened a treasure chest to find this dangerous creature lurking inside.  It turned me to stone before I could … Continue reading

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