Tag Archives: fans

Poetry Day: Fan to the End

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This one is pretty clear.  A lot of people will only be a fan of a team as long as that team is winning.  When losing, they’ll jump ship.  Believe they’re called ‘fair weather fans’ and there was another term … Continue reading →

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Canon vs Head Canon

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not talking about the weapon, which is spelled CANNON.  This one is missing an ‘N’ and gets thrown about a lot.  What is it? Canon–  A list of works connected to an author, world, or character that are established … Continue reading →

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When Your Audience Won’t Jump with You

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I think I should apologize for all these series posts that I’ve been doing for the last two weeks.  I promise that I’ve got a ‘Ye Olde Shoppe’ coming on Friday, so just hold out for a little longer.  There’s … Continue reading →

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Geeking Out . . . or Not

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Way back in March, I was asked what I ‘Geek Out’ on.  For those that don’t know the term, it means flipping out in ecstasy about a certain thing.  It could be a movie, a TV show, a book series, … Continue reading →

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Random Quotes from You

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Confession: I don’t really get a lot of fan reactions beyond reviews and private emails telling me what I did wrong.  On the plus side, I still find out when some people reach the end of Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.  … Continue reading →

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Fan Art: Reader Interpretation

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This might be more common for fantasy, science-fiction, and other action-based genres.  I have yet to hear about this being done for a romance book.  Anyway, if there’s something special about someone taking time to use their words to thank … Continue reading →

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Joy of Fan Mail

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Reviews are nice, but they come with a star rating, grade, or something.  This are great to have because they help with the book marketing and bring a smile to the author’s face . . . at least the good … Continue reading →

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The Praiser

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The book is closed Yet their mind remains Trapped within the world Adventuring with characters Who have become close friends They must be shared A review is born Five stars are shined Yet something’s a little off No details given … Continue reading →

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Another Dread Price Post

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure people are tired of me bringing this up every few weeks, so I’m resigned to the fact that this post might incur some groans and ignores. For about half a month, I had my book at $2.99 because … Continue reading →

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