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Sneak Peek: Mother of a Hero

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies) The bakery at the entrance to Haven fills the air with the sweet aroma of fresh pastries. Aedyn can feel his mouth water as they pass the open door and he … Continue reading →

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No Rhyme or Reason

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The song has nothing to do with what I’m about to say, but I like it.  Not sure what is so catchy about it. Anyway, I’ve toned down my number checking with a morning/noon/dinner/evening check.  Most times I go looking … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Cliche is Another Man’s Entertainment

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Definition of cliche: a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse. One of the biggest accusations that’s been sent my way … Continue reading →

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The Thinker

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The review is scared Honesty is a must No book is truly horrid Or perfect in every way The stars are secondary To this critic’s words A positive is shown Along with what needs work Favorite characters And weak subplots … Continue reading →

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The Despiser

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The taste of bile Within their mouths At every word you wrote This book is an abomination Upon the literary world Now it must be skinned Accusations of cliche And why it pales to others Immature and bland Too much … Continue reading →

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The Praiser

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The book is closed Yet their mind remains Trapped within the world Adventuring with characters Who have become close friends They must be shared A review is born Five stars are shined Yet something’s a little off No details given … Continue reading →

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Are Samurai Allowed?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure I’ll anger some people with this post or within the comments.  This is a debate that has gone back to my college days and I’m still confused on it. Traditionally, fantasy is set in a European style setting.  … Continue reading →

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Brewing Idea: Lions of Trune

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I came up with an idea that has been rattling around my head.  I’m still not sure exactly where to go with this, but here is what I have. A group of friends (4 boys and 1 girl) live in … Continue reading →

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Test Scene: Clyde’s Monster

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Wrote this off what came into my head yesterday.  Glad to get feedback even though context might be a problem.) Bathed in the red energy of his Lord’s Rage, Clyde’s punch hits Alan Stryker in the jaw with enough force … Continue reading →

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Exclamation to Make One’s Point!!!!!!!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I need to make my point! And logic will not work!! On the screen I need to yell!!! CAPS LOCK NOT ENOUGH!!!! My insulted rage must be viewed!!!!! For the world to see!!!!!! Forget using words of thought!!!!!!! I need … Continue reading →

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