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Genre Maker

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You are forging your own path Too many cliches to burn and avoid Time for a new category Chime the bells to scare the masses For a new genre has emerged Torn from the essence of your being Beast that … Continue reading →

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Genre Hugger

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tried and true Changes make him blue A one trick pony perhaps Critics write in all CAPS Yet he stays within his box Locked up tighter than Fort Knox The genre author writes away Happy no matter what you say … Continue reading →

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Genre Jumper (Sestina Style)

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

He departs upon the road With pen clutched within his hand Never knowing his return Because his quest is a dream To be seen by the world Once he makes it real So many genres in the world Each a … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Literary Pets?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I watch a few Harry Potter movies this weekend while editing since I’ve seen them enough that they’re background noise.  Something caught my attention this time.  The familiars are there, but rarely come into play outside of a few events.  … Continue reading →

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Back to Goals

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This week is where I really try to stick to my one post or 3 poems a day blogging.  I also have more time with the toddler going back to school.  As long as he isn’t deemed sick and sent … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Rewriting Vs Fan Fiction

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A question came to mind from a comment made.  Fan fiction is an odd area because it’s really a bunch of people writing stories with an established person’s world and characters.  It’s a safe area for the most part since … Continue reading →

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Lurking in the Shadows

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I know you’re there Watching and lurking Preparing to be offended By what I have to say I would be lying If I said I was comfortable Knowing my actions Are monitored like a child To be acted upon When … Continue reading →

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So Ends Today

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Longest day Starting with a walk Across the town To make myself more man Than a rabid werewolf Driving to a family gathering Beyond the holy wifi Today is an epic blur Leaving me exhausted While the toddler roars and … Continue reading →

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WIP: Keys of Eden

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The picture isn’t going to help my case here, but this is where the idea came from.  I was working at Baskin Robbins and bought a Pokemon book because kids were asking for cakes or sundaes with more unique Pokemon … Continue reading →

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The Broken Lovers

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Enemies in literature can come from anywhere.  Childhood rivals, slighted strangers, or simple ‘Me bad guy, you good guy’ syndrome.  There is one that isn’t used too often and I couldn’t even find an example.  Sleep deprivation might be an … Continue reading →

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