Tag Archives: family

Friends as Family in Literature

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the more interesting things that came out of left field while writing Legends of Windemere was the Luke/Nyx relationship.  Normally, when someone says relationship, you think romance.  I’ll say now that it never happens.  The moment Nyx blurted … Continue reading →

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Friends Are Family

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You never pick your family But you always pick your friends They are your chosen siblings Brothers and sisters Born from life’s adventures Proving blood Is not the final say in kin

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Yesterday She Was

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Written for the latest CSB Weekly Prompt. Yesterday she was smiling And laughing from her chair As I tried a magic show Yesterday she watched me Guardian of the cookies While my parents were away Yesterday she was telling tales … Continue reading →

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Family in Fantasy

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Family. It’s a strange topic that doesn’t get brought a lot in Fantasy discussions.  Sure, you talk about the family of characters in a book that deals with political intrigue and revenge killings.  Yet, you still talk about them as … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Scavengers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

They smell it A time of weakness When I am not me Distracted and hurt The stress Has taken its toll I am weak I give them an opening An accident of thought They strike Decimating confidence Making my life … Continue reading →

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RCC Goals Up-Date: Bungling or Like a Boss?

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

As a member of the Rome Construction Crew, I have goals and push toward those goals.  So, this is a monthly update of my victories, failures, and somewhere in the middle.  Not sure where to start, but let’s try it: … Continue reading →

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Semper Fidelis Award

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I have been nominated for this award by Petite Magique, who is also the creator of this brand new blogging award.  Thank you so much to choosing me as one of the first recipients. Semper Fidelis is Latin and means … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek: Return to Haven (Allure of the Gypsies)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“Your hometown looks very quaint, Luke,” Nyx mentions from the edge of the flower-covered hill that they had camped on. Reveling in the fresh breeze, she takes in the sight of the modest town sitting a mile away. Plumes of … Continue reading →

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Changing and Adapting Next Week

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I might become a rare entity over the weekend.  I wake up at butt-crack before dawn to get my parents going on their 2 week trip to California.  So, I’m going to be exhausted and probably post up a few … Continue reading →

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You Know What Sucks About a 5am Wake Up?

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Everything! I have to wake up at 5am to get showered, dressed in a suit, crack the whip on the wife to get ready, and then tangle with the toddler to get him into the car.  I have a Bar … Continue reading →

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