Tag Archives: books

On the Edge of Completion of Many Things

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I was tempted to start this off by talking about current events.  Then, I remembered all of the arguments I’ve gotten into this week.  You see, I think about the psychological impact of an action and play devil’s advocate too … Continue reading →

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The Thrill of Words

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Words on the page Each one a step Into a vivid world That absorbs the senses To bestow knowledge And escape And lull one into slumber * It is a skill Finely crafted from youth Marked by stumbles Language nuances … Continue reading →

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Writing for Books vs Writing for a Blog Story

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Now, I’ve written novels, short stories, and been running a few serial stories through my blog.  The most recent one is Derailing Bedlam, but there was also the Raven Series that I did for the last 4 Octobers.  Will these ever be … Continue reading →

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Is Reading Still Popular?

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Anybody remember the phrase ‘Reading is Fundamental’?  First, I didn’t realize it was a nonprofit child literacy organization founded in 1966.  Thought it was saying used in Public Service Announcements.  In fact, I used to think it was connected to … Continue reading →

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Broken Pencil = A Bad Omen

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been carrying a notebook, mechanical pencil, and eraser with me to work.  I’ve never had a chance to use it since I’m always busy.  Don’t make it known either because people then ask me to tear pages out.  … Continue reading →

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New Book! Birthday! Twitter Stuff! Things! SHAZAM!

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Where to even begin?  Well . . . As you can see from the sticky post, War of Nytefall: Rivalry has been released.  It went live on Friday and I’m hoping to see some movement over the course of the week.  … Continue reading →

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Surviving a Whirlwind Week

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This week was exhausting and I’m actually write most of this post on Thursday because I don’t know how much energy I’ll have Saturday.  That and I want to spend the morning writing while my son is at his programs … 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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N.N. Light’s Firecracker Summer Reading Giveaway!

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

July is here and normally that means getting outside and enjoying the nice weather. There’s nothing I like better than to read outside, feeling the sun’s rays heat my skin and hearing the birds chirp. Whether you’re patriotic or just … Continue reading →

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Check Out My Interview at Jacky Dahlhaus’s Blog! #fantasy

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

A big thank you to Jacky Dahlhaus for asking me to be a guest on her blog.  The questions were a lot of fun. Click here for the fun interview!

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