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Want some sales with that whine?

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Ionia Froment

I’m no expert, but I did stay at a super 8. So, you are complaining about not selling any/enough copies of your book, no? You obsessively check your numbers to ensure that there has not been an explosion of sales … Continue reading →

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Massive Giveaway until October 9th!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Hey, everyone! I joined a giveaway that is open until October 9th! It’s being run by Shannon A. Thompson, the author behind Minutes Before Sunset.  There are a ton of prizes to be won from all of the indie authors … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think About Physical Disease in a Story?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First to explain the video.  Excel Saga is a spoof anime and Hyatt (the repeatedly dying girl) is a spoof on the cliche ‘weak constitution’ or ‘anemic’ character.  These are typically girls in anime.  She keels over and hacks up … Continue reading →

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Serial Victory

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The test is a success Both books are selling well Feeding one another Telling me a series works Both have wandered on the lists Fresh blood in the older sib As the youngster cuts her teeth Carving paths among their … Continue reading →

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What Brings You Back from The End?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Video games have replayability.  Movies and television have rewatchability.  These are very common, but what about rereadability?  That book that you always come back to when you feel like reading something.  You know the one.  The book you have practically … Continue reading →

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Book Titles and Theme Week (Feedback Welcome)

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The title of your book is very important and it gets more difficult in a series.  Do you pick a theme?  Do you mention the title of the next book at the end of the previous book?  Well, it does … Continue reading →

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Return to the Old Way

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Book News The free weekend for Beginning of a Hero fell flat at about 275 free downloads.  This is a far drop from the 2,000 of April and this was with advertising.  Makes me think the eBook market in general … Continue reading →

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Legacy of Dreams

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I write of legends Kicking off the Age of Heroes Followed by one left behind Vampires rule the night Slumberlords and hero thieves A continent has been found War between the fallen ones While children hunt for long lost gods … Continue reading →

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And the Mob Screams, “Simpsons Did It!” (Is Originality Possible?)

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Now that you’ve decided to be an author, I’m sure you have a marvelous idea.  Can I hear it?  Oh, like Twilight.  Not like Twilight?  Explain more.  So, it’s like Harry Potter?  Don’t give me attitude.  Oh, like Romance of … Continue reading →

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City Poem: L’Dandrin River

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Weaving through Ralian From Gaia to Freedom Full of rapids Rocks And serenity Great ships float upon its form A river deep and long Few dangers thrive Upon its shores Few beasts can break the trees Yet a hero must … Continue reading →

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