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Top 10 What Not to do When Writing with a Toddler Around

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the 53rd edition of What Not to Do, which is a great weekly series done by the great John W. Howell.  This week I’ve been permitted to join in the fun. This list will appear on Legends of … Continue reading →

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How Do You Explain?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

How do you explain a cough Caused by flower dust To a child who’s only scared Raspy throat and wheezing breath Violent hacks Making his stomach ache Spilling medicine into his mouth To stem the tide of pollen Knowing his … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Bedroom Shadows

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Chittering noises From the closet depths And under beds Disguised as wind Or settling wood The monsters wait Kept at bay By blankets And a tiny light Jutting from the wall Spindly legs Tap the shadow fringe Searching for a … Continue reading →

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Shoot/Deny Dreams

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

We tell them all Fight for dreams Aim for what you really want It is within your power For you know your own strength And the path You were born to walk Yet we force them to deny If they … Continue reading →

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From the Mouth of the Toddler (Also 2,000th Post!)

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is supposed to be the 2,000th post and I’ll do it with another list of comedy from the toddler.  He’s been on a roll lately.  So, let’s jump into it: “I am a dog!”  (Spent weekend playing with a … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress: Footsteps . . . Maybe

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One difficult thing with writing series is that it’s really hard to let characters go.  I dread the end of Legends of Windemere because I’ll feel a little lost without Luke, Nyx, and the others.  They’ll be done and usable … Continue reading →

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From the Mouth of the Toddler

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking of doing some poems about children and the different types you can find at the toddler stage.  Then, my son started saying silly things and I opted to make this list of his more amusing quotes: “I’m … Continue reading →

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Free and Discounted Books on December 10th

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tomorrow is the debut appearance of READ TUESDAY! If you love reading then you want to take advantage of this event.  Think of it like Black Friday and Cyber-Monday for books.  After all, books get overshadowed by electronics, clothes, and … Continue reading →

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Family in Literature

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero had a focus on courage and fighting for what you believe in.  Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower had a theme of friendship and loyalty.  So, what’s going to be the them … Continue reading →

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Quick and Cute Morning Story of Parenthood

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, this morning started as normal.  Woke up and got the toddler’s lunch and breakfast ready.  Checked him and he was asleep.  Started getting everything else ready and checked on him a few times.  Each time he was out and … Continue reading →

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