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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 3: Vs Self and Vs Supernatural

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Last set of Conflict poems.  Enjoy! Person Vs. Self A struggle within the flesh Deeper than the bones Pulsing along the veins Neurons And the soul The problem is not a ‘them’ It is a ‘me’ The hero is the … Continue reading →

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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 2: Vs Nature and Vs Technology

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s set 2 of the ‘Conflict’ poems.  Hope people are enjoying these.  They’re not as easy to do as I expected. Person Vs. Nature Hurricanes shredding towns Earthquakes and tidal waves Decimating landscapes Alien worlds That greet earthlings with violent … Continue reading →

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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 1: Vs Person and Vs Society

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I wanted to talk about the various types of conflict in fiction.  I was ready to go and put my thoughts down for all of these.  Even did some research and came to a conclusion that stomped on my brakes.  … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Bed Shoppe: Putting ‘Z’ in Salez . . . We Can’t Afford a Proofreader

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our popular bed store.  Please feel free to try any model that you want.  We have hammocks, cots, bunk beds, full, twin, queen, king, water, canopied, adjustable, futons, race cars, Murphy, trundle, air mattresses, day, sleigh, and . … Continue reading →

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Writing Empathy as a Power or Ability

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Mary L. Schmidt asked a few months ago about writing a post about empathy or intuitiveness towards emotions.  Now, I’ve thought a lot about this and I think this is something we should look at for every character.  Sure, you … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Spymaster

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Lurking and listening A shadow within the darkness Or a smiling face Sitting across the table Masters of secrets Both their own and others Essential to a cause And those who rule Some are loyal While others have no heart … Continue reading →

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More Artist than Businessman: Blows to the Brain

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

We live in a society where you are judged by how much money you make. Yeah, that’s a brutal way to start this off, but I don’t really think I’m wrong.  For 5 years, I was a stay-at-home parent while … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: A Game of Books (The Tower in the Mist by Deby Fredericks)

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

The Tower in the Mist Mages vs. Amazons vs. Giant Badger vs. Tyranny Zathi’s job is to capture renegade mages, but Keilos isn’t like any other mage she’s dealt with. Her drive to bring him in only leads them deeper … Continue reading →

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The Stumbling Art of Naming Places

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

(The map above was made years ago before some areas had names like the Crysvale Tundra, Pynofira Forest, and the Frost Barrens.  That’s the northeast region. Also, the Stone Asp Mountains.) This week I’m going to talk about naming places, … Continue reading →

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Where Did My Titles Come From? #fantasy #dystopia #vampires

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I was asked to make a post about the origin of my book titles.  I have done this a little, but not in depth.  Then, I realized that I’m not that subtle when it comes to these things.  I … Continue reading →

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