Tag Archives: fiction

What if They Really Do Exist?

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Curious idea, but I might be scheduling this on a rough day.  One reason is because of the 35th year of me.  The other is because it’s still Spring Break for the munchkin, so I might not be near the … Continue reading →

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What Is A Successful Author?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Back in a post, Shawn from Down Home Thoughts had the following comment: “So is an author a successful writer? You might play off the shades of meaning between the two. I tend to see authors as published and successful … Continue reading →

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The City of Bor’Daruk

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on November 24, 2013 Upon the desert shore Where ocean breeze meets heat Sending sand along the street Dunes forming in the corners That go unnoticed By the bustling crowds Unburdened by their home Stand upon the high … Continue reading →

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Guest Post on Tarot by Oloriel Moonshadow

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Thank you to Oloriel Moonshadow for writing a great post on Books and Tarot. Books and stories are no strangers to mentioning Tarot, the divination tool and practice. The curiosity for the unknown, improvable, emotional and untouchable is inspiring quills … Continue reading →

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So you want to use Elemental magic in your story?

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Last week I talked about elements in fiction. Today, I’ll make that helpful . . . entertaining . . . I promised a list, so I’m going to do it. Don’t say I never deliver even if the end result … Continue reading →

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Elements in Fiction

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

It actually took me years to realize that the Fantastic Four were based on the four elements.  In my defense, I was into Spider-Man and the X-Men, so I barely paid attention to the FF unless they made a cameo.  … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: Minutes Before Sunset by Shannon A. Thompson

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Minutes Before Sunset, book 1 of The Timely Death Trilogy Awarded Goodreads’ Book of the Month in July 2012 Releases July 28, 2015 – Second edition by Clean Teen Publishing, new cover and new interior! Current Rating on Goodreads: 146 … Continue reading →

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Throwback Post- Present Vs. Past Tense: A Curious History

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on April 10, 2013.  This has been unaltered.  In fact, I didn’t even re-read it, so I’m going to keep myself in the dark.  (I did notice that it ends with me talking about my 4th book. You … Continue reading →

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Sticky Post: Twubs Chat on Saturday March 21st 8-11 PM EST

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

The Title Says It All! Join me at any point during the 8-11 PM EST period and have some fun.  Chat about writing, ask me about the books, ask my characters any questions, and just have some fun on Twitter. … Continue reading →

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The Horrifying Love Triangle

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Somewhere along the line, the love triangle became one of the most hated plot lines in existence.  It’s as if such a thing doesn’t happen in real life, but that’s probably part of the problem.  Such situations inevitably result in … Continue reading →

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