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Monster Origins: Orc

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

When I started writing fantasy, I had the Orcs be their usually ugly, angry, raiding selves because that’s how I was raised to see them.  I never really considered that they could have depth until I outlined one specific story … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding My Internet

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

For those keeping score, I didn’t come out ahead yesterday.  Crippling stomach pain that seems to have actually been a locking of a lower back muscle.  Couldn’t even finish editing the shortest chapter of Book 4.  Toddler tantrums, no appetite, … Continue reading →

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Danger of Vanity Press Rears Its Head

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I got hit with some massive abdominal pain about 2 hours ago, so I’m not doing too hot.  The event that I’m about to mention and warn people about didn’t help.  Now, I’m not saying that this is the … Continue reading →

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Papercut

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Little gash on my finger. How much longer will you linger?   Thriving where my pointer bends. How can I ever make you mend?   It has been weeks since you appeared. Are you infected as I feared?   I … Continue reading →

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Child Protagonists: Parenting at its Best

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

There are several types of protagonists that one can choose from.  You have true blue heroes, anti-heroes, resistant heroes, silent heroes, and so many others that have their own strengths and flaws.  One of the most difficult heroes, in my … Continue reading →

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Paperback Evidence

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This picture was just sent to me by my friend Dave aka Nimby.  He bought the paperback copy, which I haven’t seen a copy of until now.  It’s definitely pretty, but I was just told that there are no page … Continue reading →

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Project Phoenix Overview: Birth of my White Whale

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I really am Ahab with this idea, but I’ve been tackling it for so long that it feels ridiculous to simply give it up.   I still firmly believe that I can work with it and make a series out of … Continue reading →

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Precursor to Project Phoenix: Heroes Unlimited

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

There were three big gaming systems that I played in college.  Dungeons & Dragons, which led to Windemere.  Vampire/White Wolf, which led to Clyde.  Heroes Unlimited, which led to Project Phoenix aka my white whale.  I’m going to explain my … Continue reading →

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Yo-Yo Stats

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m just going to be going up, down, and twirling around the three lists.  I’m back to #58 on Kindle Epic Fantasy and #78 on Epic Fantasy Books.  I’m slipping off the Action & Adventure Ebook list at #100, … Continue reading →

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I Want Your Greener Grass

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The lonely man watches As the crowded man plays With parents, wife, and child He envies the connections That he lacks within his life He wanders off alone With time he wants to share   The crowded man watches As … Continue reading →

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