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The Taboo Tense

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This post is probably going to have a little frustration and anger, but it isn’t directed at anyone in particular.  Since my book debuted, I’ve had a few people bring up the fact that I use present tense instead of … Continue reading →

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First Unknown Review

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I got my first review from someone I couldn’t identify and it’s 3 stars.  Here it is: “The writing style of the author made it tough for me to follow. Not a bad book, and I enjoyed the characters.” I’m … Continue reading →

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Building Swag

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been to a few conventions in the past for comics, anime, and all-around nerd stuff.  In fact, the renaissance shirt I wore at my wedding was from a convention because the original was back-ordered indefinitely.  Honestly, the groom, bride, … Continue reading →

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First Day on the Bus

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It glides down the road Pushing a wave of fear That clutches at the heart Sweaty palms And streaming tears The day has finally come A terrifying step Into adulthood That makes the pulse stutter And the mind race The … Continue reading →

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Up and Down

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m at 618 ebook sales as of this posting.  I’m slipping down the Amazon lists because everyone else is selling, but I should have expected that.  Still #5 on Hot New Epic Fantasy Kindle Releases.  In the 30’s and … Continue reading →

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Sleep Denied

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Exhausting week With restless rests And toiling in the day Blissful weekend To recover strength Yet someone won’t allow The watcher sleeps Allowing tiny feet to wander Sticky hands find mischief Leaving messes in their wake The wrong parent sleeps … Continue reading →

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Broken Tooth Retired

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You’ve done your job For many years With very few complaints You weren’t perfect Grinding food And sometimes tongue Never drawing blood But now you’re cracked A jagged shard Too broken for a mend You have the weekend To say … Continue reading →

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Moderate Success

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I read an article last week that said a Kindle book is considered a moderate success when it hits 500 sales.  I’m at 526 and still rising through the ranks of the Epic Fantasy lists.  I’m happy about this, but … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.- Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 6

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“I’m going to miss this place. What about the rest of you?” Nimby cheerfully asks as he joins the others at the front gate. The sky is filled with rainclouds that give the day a slightly depressing appearance. “I can’t … Continue reading →

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Prodigy of Rainbow Tower: Book Blurb

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I decided to write up the book description for Prodigy of Rainbow Tower: The action-packed, humor-filled, dramatic sequel to Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero. Battling through a demonic assassin and an army of monsters, Luke Callindor has survived … Continue reading →

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