Tag Archives: fiction

Teaser Tuesday: Making an Impression in Texas

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

This is an excerpt from Chasing Bedlam, which hasn’t been edited.  I’m still finishing up the manuscript, but wanted to share part of the adventure.  Feel free to check out Crossing Bedlam by clicking on the cover.  Only 99 cents!

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The Chosen One: Loved & Hated

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Apparently, I did write about Destiny and Free Will long ago.  This time, I’m hoping to get more into the characters that are bound by such things.  Still, I’ll do a quick summary of how these two forces work in … Continue reading →

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Death by Pumpkin: Rhe Brewster Mystery by N.A. Granger #mystery #thriller

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Available on Amazon! At the annual Pumpkin Festival in the coastal town of Pequod, Maine, Rhe Brewster, an ER nurse and Police Department consultant, responds to screams at the site of the Pumpkin Drop. Racing to the scene, where a … Continue reading →

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Quirks Are Life

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Biting of the lip Flicking of a lighter Foot tapping and leg twitching Hot sauce on shredded wheat Let the quirks fly A character without a quirk Forged of cardboard A statue in the scene Lost among the humans With … Continue reading →

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Cops as Supporting Characters: Helpers, Villains, and Comedy Reliefs

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure why this topic came to my mind or how I’ll tackle it.  Now, I’m not talking about a story that focuses on a cop, which would be a guard in most fantasy settings.  These are the secondary characters … Continue reading →

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Allergies, Asthma, & Ailments in Fantasy

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

While filling out all the school forms for my son, I began wondering about allergies and asthma.  You don’t really see these in fantasy settings.  I’ve yet to read about an orc that is terrified of bees because of an … Continue reading →

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The Cock of the South by C.S. Boyack #fantasy #magic #asmsg

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I have a versatile author and his lovely robotic assistant, Lisa.  Give a hand, blog visit, and/or book review to C.S. Boyack Thanks to Charles for opening his blog up to guest authors. It seems like we’re always looking … Continue reading →

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What Inspired ‘The Navigators’ by Dan Alatorre #ASMSG #scifi #timetravel

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I have a guest post from Dan Alatorre, the author behind The Navigators.  I asked him to talk about the inspiration for his latest release and he did not disappoint.  Enjoy the post and have fun in the comments. It’s … Continue reading →

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How Far Is Heaven by J.E. Spina #mystery #romance #asmsg

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Parker and Priscilla Wilfork are happily married with two children. Life seemed perfect and peaceful until Parker goes on a business trip and does not return. Priscilla finds her world turned upside down when she searches for answers to how … Continue reading →

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Purveyor of Escapism

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

A salesman of dreams That can be shared By infinite minds As long as they wish to open A merchant of illusion Stirring emotions With carefully crafted words That leap upon the page A peddler of tales From worlds beyond … Continue reading →

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