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Danger of Vanity Press Rears Its Head

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I got hit with some massive abdominal pain about 2 hours ago, so I’m not doing too hot.  The event that I’m about to mention and warn people about didn’t help.  Now, I’m not saying that this is the … Continue reading →

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Editing: The Endless Cycle

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First draft done.  Rewrite, erase, new word, erase, erase, scrap scene, add scene, etc. I see a lot of writers in their editing phases recently.  I’m doing that myself . . . well, I would be if I wasn’t putzing … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.- Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 4

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Luke tries to carefully push his way through the celebrating crowd. Most of the guests are lords and dignitaries from various cities who are hoping to recruit elite soldiers and bodyguards among the graduates, so Luke isn’t surprised at the … Continue reading →

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110 – 8 = 102

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is what I woke up to for Beginning of a Hero. Kindle Sales March- 61 Kindle Sales February- 24 Paperback Sales- 3 Smashwords (all free downloads)- 14 Refunds (still counting them for now)- 8 So, I broke 100 even … Continue reading →

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Quick Author Advertising Site

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I just found this site called Bookpinning.com.  It is fairly new, but you upload your cover art with the Amazon page address.  It works like Pinterest from the look of it, but it’s more of a database that your book … Continue reading →

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Sequel Up-Date and Free E-book Week

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Believe it or not, I have an up-date on the sequel and it hasn’t even been a week since the debut of Beginning of a Hero.  You see, books 2 and 3 are already finished and edited.  So, Prodigy of … Continue reading →

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The Untold Story of Margaret Hearst, alias Maugrim Valletta by Briana Vedsted

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I recently read and reviewed The Untold Story of Margaret Hearst by Briana Vedsted.  It is a short story that I would call a romantic western. First, I did find many of the characters to be rather unlikeable, but I … Continue reading →

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Upon Request: How to Self-Publish Kindle Style

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been asked by Codywestle to make a post about how to self-publish.  Now, I don’t like calling myself an expert on anything outside of my own stories.  So, this is all opinion and personal path here.  Nothing is ever … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 2

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“It is rare that we gather like this. Even the elusive dragon gods have decided to attend this council,” a horse-headed giant announces. He sits atop a throne of blades while letting his steely gaze scan his surroundings. “I ask … Continue reading →

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Happy Dance

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It looks like I’m now getting reports on how many e-books I’m selling on Amazon.  Wanted to check before I called it a day: 21 sales That’s amazing and I thank everyone who bought a copy.  It’s really making me … Continue reading →

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