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Authors and Readers: A Partnership in the Pages

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

This was an interesting picture that I’ve been thinking about in regards to myself.  Not as a reader, but as an author.  Do any other authors wonder if their readers are getting the ideas that are in their head?  What … Continue reading →

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Opening Sundays in August (Edit: Why Wait for August?)

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, know that this is a sticky post for the week and new stuff is going on below.  I keep finding new posts are ignored when I have something fastened to the top, but I want this here for a … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Wacky World of Writing

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

The unexpected can happen when you’re writing.  Minor characters can rise to main cast while big events can fade away.  No matter how much you plan, things can make a wrong turn without warning.  So let’s share our wacky experiences: … Continue reading →

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Point-Counterpoint with C.S. Boyack: Series vs Standalone #writing

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is an experimental guest post style suggested by C.S. Boyack. We pick a topic, take a side, and do a back and forth over email.  Let’s see how it works.  FYI- We don’t know where the referee came from. … Continue reading →

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A Dark and Stormy Night by Barb & Michael B. Caffrey #sciencefiction #99cents

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Book Blurb Joey Maverick, a young Ensign in the Atlantean Union, takes part in a low-tech sailing regatta right before he’s supposed to ship out for space. A storm hits, causing Maverick to take command of his ship and mount … Continue reading →

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Spreading Out Debuts

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the toughest things about an ensemble cast adventure is having the various heroes and villains debut.  You want each one to make an impact, but you also want the story to move at a decent pace.  Stretching the … Continue reading →

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Traditional Publishing vs. Indie Authors: What Do I Think?

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(Late day edit: Maybe I misunderstood the question or I should have worked a better title.  I changed it, but it seems too late.  As I’ve learned today, some people say Paperback when they mean Traditional Authors and others say … Continue reading →

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That’s What They Say?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Back on March 5th, I asked people to mention stereotypes they’ve heard about authors.  Some of these I’d never heard of. Now I will respond: “That authors make a lot of money.”- John W. Howell Of course we do.  Every … Continue reading →

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Cold Coffee Cafe – A Cafe for Authors and Avid Readers

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So I just joined a new author site for free.  It’s called Cold Coffee Cafe and it’s a social media sight for authors.  I’m still exploring when I’m not writing/editing/faking sleep, but it is a very large site.  Feel free … Continue reading →

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Throwback Post: These Are Not Rules of Fantasy

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m drawing out a popular post from July 4, 2014.  I’m still standing by this, but a year hasn’t even passed.  As usual, I don’t edit these when I put them back up for another look.  I might be doing … Continue reading →

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