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A Tradition in Fiction: Killing Parents

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I know there are exceptions to the above meme like ‘Brave’ and ‘Peter Pan’.  That’s not the point here. A recent thought crossed my mind and led me to look at the parentage of the champions.  I have 2 … Continue reading →

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A Full Week of ‘Vacation’? Ha! Funny

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So this was basically my first full week of taking a break from writing big projects.  I somehow ended it with a stomach bug and feeling exhausted.  Part of this is because I keep waiting up before 6 AM and … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Sleep

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

A glorious weekend That starts before the light Not with a whisper Or an alarm Or the urging call of nature The child can be heard talking Announcing his arrival Going back to close his door Then hurrying across Imaginary … Continue reading →

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An Adventure Ends

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Just a few hours and I’m on the road for a long trip.  The wife has work tomorrow, the kid has school tomorrow, and I really need a haircut.  My plan was to start editing tomorrow, but it might be … Continue reading →

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Heading for Another Outing: Will Anything Be Accomplished?

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vYsVk23oxA Book 12 is done and it ends on a ‘fun’ note.  I’ll probably finish retooling the outline for Book 13 by the end of the weekend and then . . . no idea.  I have to fiddle with the … Continue reading →

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Week of Pains, Gains, & Scrambled Brains

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First, a video/song that is stuck in my head.  Felt the need to share: I’ve been out of sorts since Thursday and doing my best to imitate being human.  Not sure how successful I was.  The reason for this is … Continue reading →

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Still Alive!

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This has been an exhausting week.  Seriously, my head is still spinning and, at the writing of this post, I’m not sure what happened.  Events, appointments, working, cleaning, cooking, and . . . stuff.  I really hate to dive into … Continue reading →

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Ichabod Brooks Cover Update & Poll!

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Tomorrow I choose the cover and there is a front runner, but I’m still hoping for votes.  Alterations have been made to a few of the covers, so feel free to take a look.  If you haven’t voted then get … Continue reading →

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Blog Revisit: Time Is of the Essence

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on July 8, 2014.  Knew I wrote about this once before. One thing we always wish we had is more time.  In the day, in the week, in the year, in life, etc.  This runs amazingly true with … Continue reading →

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Fate of the Office-Less Author

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned many times that I lack an office space and how I’m envious of authors that can escape to a refuge.  Well, the winter and summer seasons really drive this home.  A snow day means no work and summer … Continue reading →

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