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Every Man Stands for Something . . . Usually to Pee

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Over the years, I’ve gotten into a few discussions about fiction that revolve around the hidden meanings of stories.  Like how ‘Hunger Games’ is all about wealth inequality or ‘Lord of the Rings’ is an analogy for WWII.  Some of … Continue reading →

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When a Fictional Fight Gets Bloody

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I recently finished writing a scene where two characters have their final showdown.  It’s a very brutal fight with broken bones, punctured organs, bleeding, and a wonder that both of them didn’t die.  The reason it came to this is … Continue reading →

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One More Mile

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Legs aching and arms going limp You may have pushed too far Is it time to rest? There’s still work to do A break will cost you, dear Sparks are still upon your eyes I doubt you wish to give … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: A Blossoming . . . Something

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the rest of the opening for Crossing Bedlam, which introduces you to Lloyd Tenay and his first meeting with Cassidy.  Just to warn you, there is some violence and cursing.  As far as the image goes, I don’t … Continue reading →

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What If Your Hero is a Pessimist?

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not 100% sure Rorschach is the best example.  He might be more cynical than pessimistic, but it’s been a while since I saw the movie or read the graphic novel.  I asked a friend if he knew of a … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Furniture Shoppe: We Have Chairs

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Can I help you find the perfect furniture for your home?  Wait.  Magic furniture?  We only sell regular stuff.  Is this some kind of joke?  A very stretched skit for an author’s blog?  He has no idea why he wrote … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Autism in Fiction

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure a few people are already twitching at this topic and wondering if I’ve gone mad with the topic.  This is a very delicate subject for some, but it’s been on my mind for a while.  More so now … Continue reading →

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Review: The Experimental Notebook of C.S. Boyack (Surprisingly by C.S. Boyack.)

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON SITE! Right out of the gate, you’re hit with a story that has a twist ending. This really set the tempo of the other stories, which kept me interested in the whole collection. Every story has … Continue reading →

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Rogues Gallery in Novels: Is It Possible?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s not even all of Spider-Man’s enemies.  I can see Shriek, Shocker, Black Cat, Carrion, Jackal, and a few others that are missing.  Though I think Shocker is big one that’s missing since Black Cat goes hero at times, the … Continue reading →

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New Release: Death before Daylight by Shannon A. Thompson

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

The time has come for The Timely Death Trilogy to come to an end. Two eternities. One ending. “Harmony would only come with destruction.” The moment Eric and Jessica are reunited, they are torn apart. After the appearance of a … Continue reading →

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