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Questions 3: The Dread of Editing

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally asked on January 21, 2016.  Probably have done it again since, but editing is always a fun topic to bring up.) Part of me thinks I already did a Questions 3 on editing, but I’m too lazy and tired … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Teamwork Drill

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(So, this is a poem depicting a scene in Beginning of a Hero.  It was one that kept evolving with giving more to secondary characters and leading up to Luke Callindor making a big mistake.  There’s some childish humor in it … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Gods’ Voice

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 18, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) The Central Sister City is where Duke Solomon, ruler of Serab, lives and makes the kingdom laws.  Again, this is a … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You’re Really A Fictional Assassin

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on April 13, 2016.) Every article of clothing that you own has a hidden weapon.  This makes doing laundry very difficult and it is not uncommon for a knife to get stuck in the lint trap.  Let’s not … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Superior Inferior

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(It really is odd that humans consider themselves the superior creature of Earth.  We come up short in so many things.  Still, it has got me wondering how other creatures perceive the planet and their place in it.) Do cats … Continue reading →

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Return to the Henchmen Emporium

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on May 15, 2015.) Welcome, potential evildoer, to the store where we have minions, lackeys, henchmen, fodder, and whatever other human resources you need.  You’re not a cop or a hero in disguise, are you?  Of course not.  … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: More Than He Bargained For

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going way back!  Before The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks, I gave our favorite adventurer a smaller outing.  It was a single short story that was well received on the blog.  I figured it was a great way … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Hero’s Gate

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 17, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) For being one of the major areas of events in Legends of Windemere, Hero’s Gate isn’t a Sister City.  It’s decently … Continue reading →

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Doing the Author Time Jump

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 7, 2015.) A ‘Time Jump’ is when you skip a modest length of time between chapters or books.  This can range from a day to a few years depending on the story.  Many times there are … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Snoozer and The Exhausted

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about two people.  One is always passing out for a nap while the other struggles to sleep.  Why do these types always find each other?) Crisscrossed pair Sharing the same bed One can rarely find relief Recovering from … Continue reading →

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