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Ask-the-Author . . . Wait . . . Why Did I Write That?

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I make my blog subject list and schedule posts pretty far in advance these days.  It’s because I really only have time to blog on weeknights and want to keep that part far ahead.  Clears writing time on the weekend.  … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: The Runaway or Elusive Idea

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve spent the week writing tips and my own thoughts on how to handle a twisting idea.  I admit that it isn’t my area of expertise.  My character bios, plot summaries, outlines, and other world building write-ups put me in … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Working with a Serpentine Idea

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Look, many of us can’t say that our original plans go off without a hitch once the pen meets the paper.  Even outlines change as you move along, so there’s a very organic undercurrent to writing in general.  Maybe it … Continue reading →

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When an Idea Twists in Real Time

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

War of Nytefall: Eradication had something fairly unique among all of my published stories.  There was a big plan, but a key component of the story was trapped in a bizarre state of uncertainty.  I knew there would be a secret … Continue reading →

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The Style and Form of My Fantasy Tip Book

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

So, You Want to Write Fantasy . . . I still don’t know about that title.  Anyway, I’m slowly coming to the end of the planning stage, which is getting me thinking about how to write this book.  To figure … Continue reading →

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End of Winter Break and Nearing the Start of a Debut!

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m going to announce that War of Nytefall: Eradication is live tomorrow.  I’ll be honest.  It’s already live, but I’m doing the big proclamation tomorrow.  So, that’s something to look forward to.  On to the past and future . . . … Continue reading →

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Writing After Divorce . . . The Lion/Elephant Hybrid in My Mental Room

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

My plan was to start hyping War of Nytefall: Eradication since it is going to be coming out soon.  This is the 4th book of Clyde and the Dawn Fangs’ adventures.  It’s also been 10 months since I published War of Nytefall: … Continue reading →

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Immortal Wars: The Origins

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Next Thursday, I will put up the first section of Immortal Wars: The Summoning and continue until it is all up on the blog.  This is replacing ‘Bedlam’ and I will have the sequel coming too.  Today, I’m going to give … Continue reading →

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Hope for 2020 . . . Do I Dare to Be Optimistic?

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

You know what?  I’m going with the meme up there.  I have hopes that I will do the following: Enjoy as much time with my son as possible. Continue working and having fun. Publish 2-3 books. Write 3-4 books. Make … Continue reading →

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Good-Bye, 2019 . . . Don’t Give 2020 Any Ideas

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I think I use Frodo up there a lot more than I realize.  Anyway, it’s the end of 2019 and . . . Okay, I’m writing this on October 20th, 2019 because I want to end the year writing War of … Continue reading →

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