Tag Archives: Crossing Bedlam

The Shattered States and Google Maps: A Perfect Match

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve only been up and down the east coast of the USA and Seattle for a day, so I can’t work off experience when planning routes for Cassidy and Lloyd.  This was especially true in Chasing Bedlam because they started in … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Making Friends with Lloyd Tenay: All Refunds Given in Hugs

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s hard to make friends, especially when your an escaped serial killer who lives in a broken world.  Well, not so much broken, but there’s definitely a stab first and share beers later mentality.  Don’t worry because there are plenty … Continue reading →

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New Orleans of the Shattered States

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Previously, I stated that the newest Bedlam story got kicked off by the mention of Mardi Gras and New Orleans.  The idea that the party would start and never stop after the collapse was intriguing.  Not enough for a full … Continue reading →

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Where Did the Shattered States Come From?

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

John W. Howell asked: “I would like to know the inspiration for the Bedlam series. I know your fantasy world was inspired by your gaming so what inspired bedlam?” Crossing Bedlam is fairly new compared to all my other ideas. … Continue reading →

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The Hero’s Journey, but Without The Heroes

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The Bedlam books are all about traveling from one spot to another and surviving whatever is in the middle.  This might change down the road, but I see no reason to mess with the system right now.  So, one could … Continue reading →

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Holding On To Hope & Horror

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Full disclosure:  This is another post off a note that I don’t remember the meaning behind.  All I know is that it has to do with Chasing Bedlam. Now, I think I know what I was talking about here.  After looking … Continue reading →

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Cassidy Revised: New, Improved, and Still a Blonde

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Chasing Bedlam will happen a year after the conclusion of Crossing Bedlam, which means our characters had some time to bond and grow.  This is mostly shown in Cassidy since the first book had her in a personality limbo.  She didn’t … Continue reading →

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Returning to Bedlam: Bring Clean Underwear

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

To the few people who went to the Shattered States in Crossing Bedlam, I would like to say that the return is coming soon.  That means we get to reunite with Lloyd, Cassidy, and a few familiar faces.  Not to mention … Continue reading →

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‘Chain Swords’, Editing, and Head Spinning: Life of a Father/Author

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m going to show a project that came up yesterday at the last minute.  My son is into Kung Fu Panda, but only the 3rd one.  The bad guy is named Kai and uses these jade swords with chains … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: The Blonde

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I should probably mention that there is a lot of crude language in here.  Kind of forgot that not everyone knows about the R rating on the Bedlam series.  Sorry about that. Trapped within the shipping container, Lloyd is unable … Continue reading →

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