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Limping On Into The Sun

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A week of pain Has been left behind It seemed to try its worst Death and sadness Lackluster moods A diet dashed to the rocks All culminating In a day of agony and stress That time has passed A week … Continue reading →

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W.I.P.- Breakdown? Invasion? I Don’t Even Have a Title

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back, I mentioned I was going to restructure a lot of my ideas with merging, deleting, and altering stuff.  I also hinted that this is in response to a new idea that spun my mental gears around.  At … Continue reading →

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What Is It With Friends in Fiction?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I had an interesting conversation with an acquaintance about this week’s subject of friendship and family in fiction.  It really wasn’t a conversation.  I mentioned a few things and got a surprising response: Sam & Dean Winchester = Incest Sam … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: Little Brother and Big Sister

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(From Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower) “So this is where you went,” Nyx slurs, awkwardly sliding to the floor. “Eporwil must be so proud of you,” Luke says, his face a mixture of worry and mild amusement. “The … Continue reading →

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Twitter Tips: It’s Not as Scary as You Think

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Everybody relaxed and smiling?  Good because I’m going to go over a few things that might terrify some of you.  Seriously, I’ve talked to a lot of people who avoid Twitter out of fear.  I used to be one of … Continue reading →

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Friends as Family in Literature

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the more interesting things that came out of left field while writing Legends of Windemere was the Luke/Nyx relationship.  Normally, when someone says relationship, you think romance.  I’ll say now that it never happens.  The moment Nyx blurted … Continue reading →

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Friends Are Family

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You never pick your family But you always pick your friends They are your chosen siblings Brothers and sisters Born from life’s adventures Proving blood Is not the final say in kin

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Childhood Friends

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

They met those years ago No memory of the how Just stories to be told Matching knees Bleeding and grass stained Shared excuses To escape trouble Though they never work Time carries on Different colleges Then email and the phone … Continue reading →

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The Sudden Stop for an Indie Author

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I might have discussed this before to some extent, but I think I’ll mention it again.  I have been in several conversations about finding the ‘tricks’ to self-publishing.  What’s the sweet spot price?  How do you stay on the lists?  … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look For in Fictional Sibilings?

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure I’ll get mocked for liking this show, but it has two things I really like.  Supernatural lore from various cultures (they had a fucking Wendigo and a Rugaru) and great characters.  I got into the series by accident … Continue reading →

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