Tag Archives: fiction

Senses in Writing: Tasting the Invisible Tastes

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a fairly specific and rarely used sense because it involves the mouth.  Eyes, ears, and nose have some range.  You’re always touching something.  Yet, the sense of taste needs to be stimulated at close range.  Does this mean … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Smelling the Invisible Scents

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The usage of scents, aromas, odors, and smells in books is very interesting.  In a visual medium, you see a person’s reactions and that helps you figure out what’s going on.  In a book, you need to be told this.  … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Hear the Invisible Sounds

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Something I’ve heard a few times is that a sound shouldn’t be put into a story unless it has a plot significance.  Otherwise, it’s only filler and should be cut.  I politely disagree because our sense of hearing is one … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Seeing the Invisible Worlds

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This week I’m talking about how to use and evoke senses within your story.  As usual, this is personal opinion formed from experiences. First, a very brief overview of the week’s topic.  If you can set off a reader’s senses … Continue reading →

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Character Origins: Delvin Cunningham the Mercenary Prince

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Been a long time since I did an origin post for a character, but this one has been a long time coming.  Delvin Cunningham is a scourge to my spellchecker because Word refuses to believe it’s a name.  This really … Continue reading →

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Othella Blog Tour

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Now Available on Amazon & through Goodreads! Coming soon in Paperback too! Book Blurb Georgette Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Georgette McClain can’t resist a juicy tip. So when a rumored crazy ex-CEO gifts her evidence of a vast conspiracy involving the … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed: July 30th Cover Reveal for ‘The Compass Key’ (STICKY POST! NEW STUFF BELOW!)

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This post is going to sit here for most of July and the title will tell you why.  I’m still aiming for an August 1st debut of Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key, so it’s not too early to get … Continue reading →

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In The Land of Kalavahm

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Stepping off the amber path That led me through the darkest souls I have come to where it rests The land of Kalavahm Country bathed in emerald clouds Where all lost pieces land Setting off on a well worn path … Continue reading →

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Tiara Wars & The Sword of Bone

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Given the theme of the week, I looked through my future projects for one that had married characters.  Apparently, I don’t really have anything like that unless I want to go for heavy spoilers.  Instead, I’ll mention these two ideas … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Have Married Characters in Fiction?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Even though it isn’t very common, it isn’t that hard to make a believable married couple the central focus of a non-romance story.  I’m not talking about having their relationship be the focus.  That tends to run into the inevitable … Continue reading →

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