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A Summer Poem Set from the Heart

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

A summer’s day sweat As irritating as cold I want my spring back Promise of some rain The graphics are on the maps Last minute veering People say shut up Summer heat beats winter cold Both can go fuck off … Continue reading →

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Coming in with a Reputation

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been doing some thinking about heroes and their reputations.  Mostly how I work with them in my books.  I’ve always found it interesting when a character considers the long term affect of their adventures.  Even if they don’t think … Continue reading →

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Goal Posts: When you need to hold yourself responsible

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m still gathering volunteers for The Merchant of Nevra Coil and the August release.  I don’t have an exact date, but I’ve been chatting with Jason who had some detail questions about a location.  Editing is moving along too.  … Continue reading →

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Book #Review: Plundering the #Romance Novel by Ionia Martin . . . Wait . . . What!?

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I . . . Yeah . . . Not really sure how to do this.  Seriously, how do you review a book like this?  Every page had me stopping to mutter ‘Wait. What!?’ because the author would do something that … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Bookstore: Mind the Dust

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Try the place next door if you’re looking for coffee.  Oh, you wanted a book.  Kind of young, so I wonder if you know what a book is.  No, it isn’t the stuff they put into your brain these days.  … Continue reading →

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Using Psionics in Fiction: Nosebleeds, Headaches, & Melty Brains

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

With the introduction of Dariana, I added a new type of power source to the human templates.  Basically, I opened the door for psionics to enter Windemere stories.  For those that don’t know what that means, think of Professor X, … Continue reading →

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Long Delayed Meetings

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Funny how it took me so long to get to this post.  To be fair, I made a note on a piece of paper with badly erased pencil on it.  Anyway, this is about characters that are connected, but don’t … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Unleash the Villain Laugh!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s go to the opposite end of the spectrum.  You can connect this to your hero and world or go for something unique.  Respond in the comments or on your own blog with a link.  Though the ‘bonus’ question might … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Put on Your Hero Pants!

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Pretty sure the title explains it all.  The questions today deal with being a hero, a protagonist, a good (ish) guy, the one that people are supposed to root for, etc.  If you want to connect it to the world … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Having Fun with Yola

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Choosing this at the last minute and going with more Yola Biggs silliness.  How did this happen?  What is happening?  Who is the other woman?  Find out when The Merchant of Nevra Coil is release in August.  Of course that’s … Continue reading →

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