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Two Year Anniversary for Beginning of a Hero!

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

COVER ART BY JASON PEDERSEN As I finish writing the Prologue for Book 10, I realized something that I should have paid more attention to. February 24th is the 2 year anniversary for BEGINNING OF A HERO! So I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Romance in Non-Romance Fiction

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Because I don’t feel like getting work done today! Seriously though, this is such a hot button topic.  People take romantic storylines seriously, especially outside of that genre.  In fact, I see many complain about it appearing in other stories.  … Continue reading →

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Start of Productivity?

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been struggling this week to keep up with email, twitter, blogging, and everything else that could build up.  The kid had a week off from school and the weather was miserable, so we were going stir crazy by the … Continue reading →

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New Book Trailer and Indie Diaries

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Sorry that I’ve been quiet/absent for some people.  It’s been a rough week, which has seen me drained.  Still alive, but I’m pushing the term.  So I’m doing my goal post tomorrow because today I have two announcements: First is … Continue reading →

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Is There No Room For Adventure?

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, there were adventures.  The plots were fun and the characters weren’t as realistic as those of today.  Conan was big, fast, strong, and brutal with the ability to survive everything.  Also an odd penchant for choking enemies more … Continue reading →

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The IX by Andrew Weston

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Arden, home to a culture that has existed for thousands of years and which spans dozens of worlds. Regardless, their sophistication cannot prevent calamity at the hands of an unstoppable nemesis. Known only as the Horde, this enemy has proven … Continue reading →

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Lost My Mojo Goals

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(The song above caught me on Pandora, TV, and the radio every day this week.  So I’m posting it here to make it go away.  Added some Fullmetal Alchemist in too because.) This was the week I was going to … Continue reading →

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Shannon A. Thompson Guest Post: Balancing the Editor’s Life with an Author’s Dream

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Today I have a guest blog from Shannon A. Thompson who is both an author and an editor.  Below you’ll see what she has to offer and how one balances the two roles. I started off as a writer who … Continue reading →

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What Can You Do To Help Your Author?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I had goals before the storms hit.  Nothing major.  Write a chapter section or two.  Review an outline.  Hash out an idea or three.  Schedule some promos.  All within the realm of possibilities.  After all, a day of snow or … Continue reading →

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Fate of the Office-Less Author

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned many times that I lack an office space and how I’m envious of authors that can escape to a refuge.  Well, the winter and summer seasons really drive this home.  A snow day means no work and summer … Continue reading →

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