Tag Archives: author

When Things are Open to Interpretation

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking about this topic when I overheard a conversation.  It was a bunch of people making fun of the ‘Martha’ scene in “Batman v Superman’.  Many found this to be ridiculous and stupid.  I never really understood this … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Whirlwind of a Week

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

On the plus side, I did manage to finish preparing all of the posts for December.  The rest of the week was a lot of bouncing around due to holidays, work, and it being the last week of the quarter.  … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Siege Weapons in Fiction

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Siege weapons are rather restricted in its use, but that doesn’t mean one shouldn’t think about using them.  If you just toss them in, you might find that they don’t make sense or fail to get a decent impact.  There … Continue reading →

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Happy National Author Day!

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The meme says it all.  Have a Happy National Author’s Day.  To celebrate, check out the following books by clicking on their titles: Do I Need to Use a Dragon? by Charles E. Yallowitz The Tale of the Drakanox: Minstrels … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: From On High

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(I really don’t know what triggered this one.  Clearly, I was angry at someone who had power and influence.) Edicts and procedures Hurled from the mountaintop Forcing the drones to moan Adding complications To a convoluted system Steps of unimportance … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Made a Little Progress

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ll dive into the writing part of the week, which didn’t go beyond last Sunday.  I did manage to get one chapter of Darwin & the Beast Collector written.  Not a glorious victory because I merged 2 of the 4 sections. Due … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Friends

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(A positive poem from me?  Wow.  Surprised myself too.) Friends make up your life The true ones are always there   To raise your spirits And decimate your ego   To lend a shoulder during pain And a drink to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Fragile Muse

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was a fun one dealing with times when you can’t get your imagination running correctly.) Our spirit of inspiration Gentle pixie on our shoulder With her ink-stained wings And body cloaked in paint Flitting on the edge of thought … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Fragile Form

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Definitely wrote this after I pulled a muscle or stubbed a toe.  It got me thinking about how humans are supposed to be the superior species of Earth.  Yet, we are so easily injured and broken that I start to … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Queen Trinity

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Where to even begin with Trinity?  Over the course of Legends of Windemere, she has worn the mask of a villain, hero, savior, tormentor, victim, friend, rival, and a few others.  I think she’s the most diverse one of the whole cast … Continue reading →

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