Tag Archives: family

Goal Post: The Week the Universe Kept Smacking People

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I made a post on Thursday with a volunteer thing and a poll.  Feel free to go HERE and submit and vote.  I will mention that this is for 2 different October posts: The Friday Monster Maker and the … Continue reading →

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Fatherhood in Fantasy Fiction

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Fatherhood is a slight theme in The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks.  He is proud of being a father and there is one story that involves a father/son.  Another involves orphans being escorted to their new homes.  Originally, I … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Mrs. Brooks

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

In an earlier post, I brought up that Ichabod’s wife is mentioned in conversation, but never makes an appearance.  That isn’t to say she’s a total mystery in The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks.  You get a sense of … Continue reading →

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Family Man

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The Provider The Protector The Repairman The Outdoor Cook The Empty Seat at Dinner The Family Man Many roles to play Some choose one and hold While others forge new niches The Stay-At-Home Times change the needs More than a … Continue reading →

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ON AMAZON! THE LIFE & TIMES OF ICHABOD BROOKS! #fantasy #shortstories

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Spend your summer with Ichabod Brooks in this 11 story collection!  $2.99 on Amazon! Enter the world of Windemere with 11 action adventure short stories featuring a man who is out to make an honest living. Some heroes seek fame. … Continue reading →

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Up, Up, and Away for a Bit: Burn the Mail While I’m Gone

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I just realized it’s April Fool’s Day, so me saying I’ll be away for a bit could be perceived as a joke.  Well, it’s not and I’ll be doing my best to respond by phone until I get back online … Continue reading →

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Inches Gained: A Short Week Survived

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Where to even start?  Mostly because there isn’t much to report since I got some writing done and that was about it.  I’m 6 chapters away from the end of Warlord of the Forgotten Age, which shouldn’t take more than 2 … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: The Returning-est Week

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m still trying to get back on schedule here since things happened.  My son went back to school, so early wake ups combined with breakfast issues and fine-tuning the bus pick up schedule.  The wife started a new temp job … Continue reading →

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How Can a Week Feel Long and Short?

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

This week was a head spinner for some reason.  The heat and humidity definitely did an energy drain.  So, I didn’t get as much done as I wanted in terms of writing.  It’s a weird sensation to think that there … Continue reading →

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Coming Full Circle: One of Those Weeks

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First order of business . . . this post has been scheduled because I’ll be running around today. Second order of business . . . pancakes. Third order of business . . . stopping this joke from going any further. … Continue reading →

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