Tag Archives: children

7 Tips to Surviving the Summer as a Parent/Author

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Replace Daddy with Mommy on that picture.  So, things tend to get screwy when you have kids and summer hits.  Camps are so expensive that you might as well mortgage the house or sell a kidney.  Not your own kidney … Continue reading →

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School’s Out and the Summer Begins

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The last week of school was a little more chaotic than I expected.  There were a lot of errands and chores along with stress in getting things ready.  Not the least of which was helping to get some dead branches … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Immortal Mother and Daughter

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s another teaser from Warlord of the Forgotten Age and there is a little more meat to this one.  So, just a warning there and I hope you enjoy.

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Toby’s Tales by Vicotira Zigler: Now in Audio Book

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Written by Victoria Zigler – and now with an audio version read by Joseph A. Batzel – the “Toby’s Tales” series is a five book series designed to show children – and adults too – the struggles and challenges faced … Continue reading →

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Fatherhood in Fantasy Fiction

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Fatherhood is a slight theme in The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks.  He is proud of being a father and there is one story that involves a father/son.  Another involves orphans being escorted to their new homes.  Originally, I … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Orphan’s Shadow

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

“I still don’t see why you’re needed on this job,” Kia Pulzer says, the guard captain easily matching Ichabod’s long strides. Not wanting to be disturbed, the bald half-elf waves for her men to hang back with the slow-moving wagons. … Continue reading →

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Almost Quiet

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The week is done With no work to show Though memories have been forged Rough awakenings And no time to rest Much yawning in my future Most plans were met Since the weather held I would have liked a day … Continue reading →

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Break Is Over! What Did I Miss?

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I got the April posts done and some posts for Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  I’m writing this Thursday night since I doubt anything will really change tomorrow.  This has not been a working week.  Haven’t even touched a notebook … Continue reading →

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Parenting During a Break: Everyone Has an Opinion

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Probably not a smart move making a post like this during a week where I won’t be on the computer or my phone too much.  As I mentioned on Saturday, this is my son’s Winter Break . . . which … Continue reading →

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How Far Is Heaven by J.E. Spina #mystery #romance #asmsg

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Parker and Priscilla Wilfork are happily married with two children. Life seemed perfect and peaceful until Parker goes on a business trip and does not return. Priscilla finds her world turned upside down when she searches for answers to how … Continue reading →

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