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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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Week of Guests and Fun

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Did some outlining this week and relaxed while waiting for the verdict on some friends visiting from out of town.  They made it for a few days and we had a lot of fun.  All of the boys got together … Continue reading →

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Throwback Post: These Are Not Rules of Fantasy

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m drawing out a popular post from July 4, 2014.  I’m still standing by this, but a year hasn’t even passed.  As usual, I don’t edit these when I put them back up for another look.  I might be doing … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Love Aflame by Pamela Beckford

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I recently read ‘LOVE AFLAME’ by Pamela Beckford.  I’ve read her previous poetry collections, so I had an idea of what to expect.  She didn’t disappoint.  Here’s the Amazon Review: Pamela Beckford has created another great collection of romance poems. … Continue reading →

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Scarring Your Characters

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s actually taking me an hour to find a picture for this post.  I never realized how hard it is to find a character with scars that aren’t over the top, barely visible, or on a character that’s simply over … Continue reading →

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Character Development by C.S. Boyack

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Today I have a guest post from C.S. Boyack.  Enjoy! Character growth is something all authors struggle with. I’m not an expert, but I have some seasoning. There are many ways to weave character growth into a story, but I’m … Continue reading →

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A Career Built Off One World

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t know if the number is right, but I think Discworld by Terry Prachett is 45 Books long.  Xanth by Piers Anthony is in the 30’s.  Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan is 15 Books.  Legends of Windemere by … Continue reading →

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Writing in a Winter Wonder . . . Damn Snow!

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

That ‘blizzard’ threw a monkey wrench into the week.  It also led to a very odd reminder that people love to bitch on the Internet.  The media erupted about 3 feet of snow, which some areas on Long Island got.  … Continue reading →

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