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How Many Lost Words?

How many tales have been lost? To history’s brutal ways Burned for blasphemy Torn apart by fear Never to return to the page Knowledge buried So deep it suffocates to death Stories shredded Cast to the winds and tides All … Continue reading

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Author Rumors, Stigmas, and Stereotypes

As I lay here resting and nursing whatever this malady is, I have been answering comments and thinking.  One thing my mind wandered off to was the various stereotypes about authors.  We drink, we’re eccentric, we’re sensitive, we’re aloof, etc.  … Continue reading

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Returning to the Pen: My First Week Back to Legends of Windemere

First of all, let me direct you to all of the guest posts I’ve had this week: John W. Howell- Maintaining a Character’s Core in a Series Leigh Michaels- Writing a Lengthy Series Oloriel Moonshadow- Mentally Maintaining a Vivid Fantasy … Continue reading

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Start of Productivity?

I’ve been struggling this week to keep up with email, twitter, blogging, and everything else that could build up.  The kid had a week off from school and the weather was miserable, so we were going stir crazy by the … Continue reading

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New Book Trailer and Indie Diaries

Sorry that I’ve been quiet/absent for some people.  It’s been a rough week, which has seen me drained.  Still alive, but I’m pushing the term.  So I’m doing my goal post tomorrow because today I have two announcements: First is … Continue reading

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Character Development by C.S. Boyack

Today I have a guest post from C.S. Boyack.  Enjoy! Character growth is something all authors struggle with. I’m not an expert, but I have some seasoning. There are many ways to weave character growth into a story, but I’m … Continue reading

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A Week of Nada?

So ‘The Mercenary Prince’ is done and waiting for its turn on the editing block.  This is a book set to be released in December, which means I’ll be sending the March/April release to my editor.  Another week before I … Continue reading

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End of an Era Revisit: Origin Week! Charles E Yallowitz . . . Wait . . . What?

Here’s one from February 2013.  It’s the last one unless I get enough people wanting more, but next week will be the last full week of posts from me.  Try not to celebrate until my back is turned.  No idea … Continue reading

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#Free #Fantasy and a Continuing Call for Debut Volunteers

First order of business: BEGINNING OF A HERO IS STILL FREE TODAY! Second order of business: STILL ACCEPTING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: CURSE OF THE DARK WIND RELEASE BLOG BLAST! Never too late to volunteer!  Just remember that … Continue reading

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Read Tuesday has begun! Great #book #sale! #ebooks #paperback

TODAY IS THE BIG DAY!  THE 2ND YEAR OF READ TUESDAY!  CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS DAY OF SALES! Kindle Deals!!!! Free Print Books!!! Smashwords Deals!!! Createspace Deals!!! Buy The Print Book & Get the … Continue reading

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