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Book Launch Tour! DOG BONE SOUP by Bette A. Stevens

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

. . . . . . . DOG BONE SOUP is not only the title of Bette A. Stevens’s debut novel; it ranks high among the paltry meals that the book’s protagonist, Shawn Daniels, wants to forget. Plodding through mounting … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogging, Spotlight | Tagged 1950s & 60s coming-of-age, author, blog tour, bone, bullying, classism, debut, debut novel, dog, dog bone, dog bone soup, DOG BONE SOUP by Bette A. Stevens, excerpt, family relationships, fiction, historical fiction, journey, life, New England, poverty, teaser, writing | 2 Comments

Excerpt from The Cock of the South by C.S. Boyack

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

C. S. Boyack has a new book out called “The Cock of the South”. This is his first attempt at writing fantasy. It involves a group of conquered peoples banding together to ensure they have a place in the world. … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogging, Spotlight | Tagged adventure, dwarves, epic fantasy, excerpt, fairy tales, fantasy, fiction, Greek mythology, high fantasy, mythology, Roman mythology | 24 Comments

Windemere Excerpt: Sneaky Fizzle

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The winner of the poll is FIZZLE THE DRITE! So here’s one of his big scenes from Curse of the Dark Wind. Blah spoiler blah blah blah you’ve been warned blah blah. Seriously though this one is going to be … Continue reading →

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Windemere Excerpt: Yola’s Problem

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is from Book 8, so you just know this is going to be spoiler area and I haven’t even done an initial edit. I already found ‘writing a wrong’ instead of ‘righting a wrong’. So forgive me for those … Continue reading →

Posted in Legends of Windemere | Tagged author, chaos, dolls, epic fantasy, excerpt, fantasy, figurines, goddess, high fantasy, Legends of Windemere, magic, spoiler, sword & sorcery, teaser, Windemere, writing | 2 Comments

Windemere Excerpt: With Friends Like This, Nyx Needs an Aspirin

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a raw excerpt from Curse of the Dark Wind and it’s for Nyx who was tied with Sari, Selenia, and Yola Biggs. This is more of a group scene from the book, but it does deal with Nyx. … Continue reading →

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Windemere Excerpt: Sari the Matchmaker?

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a raw excerpt from the next book of the series, Curse of the Dark Wind. I’m still working on final edits, so there might be a few wrinkles. As usual there might be a few spoilers here.

Posted in Legends of Windemere | Tagged author, epic fantasy, excerpt, fantasy, gypsy, high fantasy, humor, Legends of Windemere, magic, sword & sorcery, teaser, Windemere, writing | 10 Comments

Windemere Excerpt: The Headmistress

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The contest is over and here’s the first excerpt. This comes from Beginning of a Hero since that’s where most of Selenia Hamilton’s scenes lie. Possible spoilers below the picture, which was made by Kayla Matt. Enjoy.

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The Compass Key Excerpt: Wrong Move (Possible Spoilers)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A chorus of guttural laughter is heard before a fist bursts through the wall, striking Delvin’s shield and sending him flying across the room. The attacker screams as her arm turns to ice and shatters up to the shoulder. A … Continue reading →