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Goal Post: At Least I Finished Chapter 7?

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure how or when, but I managed to finish editing chapter 7 of Darwin & the Beast Collector.  Maybe I’ll get lucky and finish chapter 8 this weekend.  It’s possibly since I’m only really busy this afternoon.  Tomorrow has good … Continue reading →

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The Review Black Market

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Author– I hear you can provide legit reviews. Dealer– I might be able to help you. A– Well, I’d like one for my newest book. D– When did it release and how long is it? A– Two weeks ago.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Outcasts

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Hard to really explain this poem.  It’s about people who spend their lives struggling due to bad luck.  They always seem to be fighting to keep their lives together.  Every time they find stability, an event happens beyond their control … Continue reading →

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Being Your Best and Worst Critic

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m really hard on myself.  Think a lot of people can say this about themselves as well.  It’s extra tough to handle the inner critic when it comes to art.  Yet, one has to be their own cheerleader as well.  … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday:

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON SITE.) Why Can’t a Caster Fix It? Because then it wouldn’t be much of a story, would it? Okay, that isn’t a real answer, but it’s what I have to get out of my system. In … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Too Many Things Trying to Kill Me

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I’m writing this on Thursday night even though Friday is a big field trip.  The week has been chaotic enough, so I don’t think I can add anything else.  Let me put it this way: As of the writing … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Altering Reality

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, this has been a rather niche topic, so let’s jump right into the questions. As an author, how would you use a reality-altering character? As a reader, what do you think of characters who can alter reality? If you … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Our Pale Companion

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Death . . . Not even subtle about this one.) He is the one We cannot cheat The inevitable fate Of all who breathe Patient for all time He is always with us Living on the fringes Of our lives … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Reality Altering Characters

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Say you really want to use a character who alters reality.  Yet, you don’t want to lose all tension of the story.  Hard to do when this character can change everything around them if they wish.  What can you do … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Author as a Reaper

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Enjoy another partial entry of Do I Need to Use a Dragon?) There are many schools of thought when it comes to killing in fiction. I’m only going to go over four of the most common to give you an idea … Continue reading →

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