Tag Archives: emotions

Lesser Known Phobias

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Something that is interesting about phobias is that there are maybe hundreds of official names for them.  I will point out here that phobias are not only fear, but can be a sense of strong disgust and aversion.  Most know … Continue reading →

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Addendum to Goal Post: Always I Forgot to Schedule Something

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I realized I forgot to schedule a holiday, animal, or any type of post for today and next Sunday.  Found a note under my desk reminding me to find a Halloween-like animal post, but clearly I forgot.  I might … Continue reading →

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Coming Back From Writing a Villain

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Villains are always fun to write.  They can be over-the-top in all sorts of ways that the heroes and supporting cast can’t get away with.  Still, there are times you write a nasty, horrible villain that makes your skin crawl.  … Continue reading →

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Numbness’s Effect on Writing And Ways to Recover

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The graphic above from a Google Image Search pretty much covers emotional numbness, which is a problem.  In fact, it seems to be a growing issue with more people getting stressed out and pulling away from general society.  No, social … Continue reading →

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Do Authors Need to Access Emotions While Writing?

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m surprised when I run into people who think authors shouldn’t access any emotions while writing.  They feel one must remain calm, clear-headed, and at peace even if the scene is one of anger or fear.  Never been given an … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: End of Break and Back to Work

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I’m still in upstate New York after arriving Thursday afternoon.  I’ve only edited one chapter of Darwin & the Beast Collector, but I plan on getting another done today.  I wanted to start editing on Thursday, but the trip up … Continue reading →

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Parenting An Autistic Child

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a post I wrote about parenting and autism back on May 3, 2021.  I thought it would be good to trot it back out and even edit stuff a bit with my current knowledge.  Enjoy even though it’s … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day- Orbs of Mind and Color

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about eyes.  Simple and fun.) Vivid blues to tempt our heart Deepest browns to calm our soul Brilliant greens to enchant our mind Noble gray to ensnare our sight Soft hazel to warm our spirit Rarest amber to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Negative Man

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem involves the reaction some people get when they are honest about not feeling happy.  So many are big on sharing emotions, but they really only mean the good ones.) I am told it is wrong To say when … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: My Sanguine Beast

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(It’s about tempers that we keep deep inside.  Those monsters that many have, which one never wants to release.  These beasts are worse for some.) I hear you Screaming A soulless noise Echoing in my skull Calling out for blood … Continue reading →

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