Tag Archives: author

Goal Post: Trying to Get Back Into the Writing Saddle

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Do you know when the last time I wrote anything new was? Raven’s Dawn in July. I don’t even know if I can truly count that since it was the finale of a blog story that I never had that much … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Working with a Collecting Quest Story: Read the Whole Set

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

It isn’t easy setting up a story where you have to get a bunch of things to make one thing or stop someone.  There’s the risk of tedium, repetition, and getting visited by the irritable McGuffin fairy.  He doesn’t take … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Merchandise Mart: We Have More Than Bookmarks

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to the only place that provides authors with the merchandising choices of their dreams.  We don’t even charge real money.  Oh, we’ll get to that part near the end because you don’t want to ruin the surprise.  Now, what … Continue reading →

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Pieces of a Book: Chapters and Scenes

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m a big Planner.  From Legends of Windemere to Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks, I set things up before I really get started.  I look at this as a first draft in a way because it helps me lock in main … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by Morgan Hazelwood: 5 Reasons Why Fall Is the Best Time to Write

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

(A big welcome to Morgan Hazelwood.  Thanks for being a guest and hope everyone enjoys the fun post.) It’s officially, thoroughly Autumn here in the Western Hemisphere. Despite some people getting snow, while others are having random 80+ degrees (f) … Continue reading →

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I Was a Guest on ‘Tell Me a Story’! #podcast #fantasy

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m the guest on ‘Tell Me a Story’! A big thank you to Annette Rochelle Aben! (It’s in alphabetical order, so scroll down to the Y section to find me.) Check out Annette’s blog too!

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‘War of Nytefall: Lost’ Now Available on Amazon! #vampires #fantasy

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Glory to the Princess General! As the Vampire Civil War of Windemere rages on in the shadows, a mysterious girl appears to deliver mayhem to both sides. Rumors of old-world vampires disappearing and mortals being attacked by an army of … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Surviving the Summer as a Parent/Author

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Replace Daddy with Mommy on that picture.  So, things tend to get screwy when you have kids and summer hits.  Camps are so expensive that you might as well mortgage the house or sell a kidney.  Not your own kidney … Continue reading →

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Anybody Notice I’m Doing Mostly Health Updates Here?

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

First of all: Last full week to get QUEST OF THE BROKENHEARTED for 99cents! There we go, so now let’s get on to the update.  I really do think my physical and mental deterioration is getting more attention here than … Continue reading →

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That Was Definitely a Week

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to do this later in the day after all of the appointments were down, but I’m already battling the invisible anaconda.  The week built up a lot of stress and something this morning decided to be the … Continue reading →

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