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New Orleans of the Shattered States

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Previously, I stated that the newest Bedlam story got kicked off by the mention of Mardi Gras and New Orleans.  The idea that the party would start and never stop after the collapse was intriguing.  Not enough for a full … Continue reading →

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Where Did the Shattered States Come From?

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

John W. Howell asked: “I would like to know the inspiration for the Bedlam series. I know your fantasy world was inspired by your gaming so what inspired bedlam?” Crossing Bedlam is fairly new compared to all my other ideas. … Continue reading →

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The Hero’s Journey, but Without The Heroes

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The Bedlam books are all about traveling from one spot to another and surviving whatever is in the middle.  This might change down the road, but I see no reason to mess with the system right now.  So, one could … Continue reading →

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Goals Achieved? Now What?

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m happy to announce that they caught the injured stray cat.  Took a week, but it finally walked into a trap and got taken to the vet.  Prior to this, the cocky beast would lounge on top of the … Continue reading →

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Holding On To Hope & Horror

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Full disclosure:  This is another post off a note that I don’t remember the meaning behind.  All I know is that it has to do with Chasing Bedlam. Now, I think I know what I was talking about here.  After looking … Continue reading →

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Get in the Jeep and Pass Out Some Flyers: Help Promote Chasing Bedlam

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming in February! ‘Chasing Bedlam’ needs a hand! So I made a call for help over the weekend, but I figured I’ll make a pure one as well.  I’m looking at the second weekend in February, which means I’m doing … Continue reading →

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The Project Balancing Act of Authors

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

L. Marie asked: “How do you juggle multiple series? What do you do to transition from one series to the next? What stories or characters from Windemere would you like to see in graphic novel form if you had the … Continue reading →

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Returning to Bedlam: Bring Clean Underwear

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

To the few people who went to the Shattered States in Crossing Bedlam, I would like to say that the return is coming soon.  That means we get to reunite with Lloyd, Cassidy, and a few familiar faces.  Not to mention … Continue reading →

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Guest Post with Lucy D. Ford: Drite Visit

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

“Luke! Nyx! Where friends go?” Fizzle calls out. Crimson dragonfly wings move in a blur as the drite flits between branches and peers inside tree hollows. All is quiet in the forest of Visindor. The tiny red dragon hovers, grumbling. … Continue reading →

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Stray Cats, Vampires, and Private Projects

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a week here.  Where to even start since my brain is still sorting through everything?  First, I’m going to make a little announcement that will be repeated on Thursday: ANYBODY WANT TO HELP PROMOTE CHASING BEDLAM? This will … Continue reading →

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