Tag Archives: author

Crossword Puzzles: Helping an Author’s Word Thingy . . . Vocabulary

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

My family is big on crossword puzzles.   There’s a table full of them in the bathroom, a pile of them on the dining room table, and a travel book in at least one of the suitcases.  Now I wasn’t into … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings Time Weekend: Arizona, You Lucky Bastards

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First a big thanks for Sally Ember, L. Marie, and M.T. McGuire for hosting me on Wednesday.  The one for Sally was a joint post with Nicholas Rossis too, so click on these links for a look.  Those were a … Continue reading →

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How Many Lost Words?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

How many tales have been lost? To history’s brutal ways Burned for blasphemy Torn apart by fear Never to return to the page Knowledge buried So deep it suffocates to death Stories shredded Cast to the winds and tides All … Continue reading →

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Author Rumors, Stigmas, and Stereotypes

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

As I lay here resting and nursing whatever this malady is, I have been answering comments and thinking.  One thing my mind wandered off to was the various stereotypes about authors.  We drink, we’re eccentric, we’re sensitive, we’re aloof, etc.  … Continue reading →

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Action and Knowing Your Character

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve talked about writing action scenes before and people still ask for some tips.  Today I’m going to give a few that center on knowing your character.  Some might be repeats from other posts, but it doesn’t hurt to hear … Continue reading →

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Sensitive Topics

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a tough post to write because it edges near things that I prefer to discuss in private.  We all know the topics that can stir a massive fight.  Issues that draw out the emotions and typically block rational … Continue reading →

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The Horrifying Love Triangle

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Somewhere along the line, the love triangle became one of the most hated plot lines in existence.  It’s as if such a thing doesn’t happen in real life, but that’s probably part of the problem.  Such situations inevitably result in … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by John W. Howell: The Untrained Thriller Hero

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Thank you to John W. Howell for writing an insightful post! Last week Charles asked me a question, and I took some time to think it over. His question was a request. Here is the quote, “tips to making a … Continue reading →

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Wedging Romance into Fantasy

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Having romance in a fantasy story seems to be a kiss of death for some people.  At least today since I remember most fantasy books I read in my youth had some type of romantic subplot.  Is there anything you … Continue reading →

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Guest Post on Guest Author Etiquette by Chris the Storyreading Ape

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(Today is a post from Chris the Storyreading Ape.  Enjoy and check out his site.) Author Guest Post Etiquette My thanks to Charles for inviting me to discuss Guest Author Etiquette (although, an APE discussing etiquette does seem a bit … Continue reading →

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