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Pre-Marriage Bonds

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This week might be rather list heavy now that I look at my topics.  Anyway, the first piece of a marriage is getting the characters together and creating a bond.  I know this is more the dating and engagement part, … Continue reading →

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Marriage in Fiction

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve written about relationships in fiction, but I realized that I only touched on the dating and engagement stages.  The only time I mentioned marriage was as a story ending for characters.  So, this week I want to discuss and … Continue reading →

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The ‘End’ of Windemere

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I apologize for the title.  I wrote it and it was too good to get rid of because that is what this is going to be about.  Yet, it’s not really a now thing.  Windemere will ‘end’ at some … Continue reading →

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Strange Diets: Monsters Need Food Too

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve spent all week talking and joking about food in fiction.  One of the things I didn’t mention is how the act of eating can be used for monsters and villains.  Take vampires, zombies, and cannibals.  They feed on humans, … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Finale)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Our pastry chefs have made desserts of all sorts They have cookies and brownies and cinnamon torts. Assorted colors and tastes all sweet to the buds. Especially the cream puffs that are bigger than spuds. Peach-stuffed strudel and an amazing … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 4)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The next dish is from the deepest of seas. A lobster so big it brought fishermen to their knees. This dish was a trial that required a vote To boil it in the pool or use part of the moat. … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 3)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Our first meal of meat has come out of the kitchen. It is a roast fowl that is juicier than chicken. The bird has eight legs that glisten with meat That has been cooked with intense red heat. I heard … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 2)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The bakers have finished and left the ovens on fire But a basket of bread, I have never seen higher. Accompanied by a tub of fresh apricot spread These breads are warmer than a freshly used bed. Rolls and bagels … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 1)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Attention! Attention! We need all you meal makers. We need all the cooks and the chefs and the bakers. All whippers of cream and pounders of steak. We are asking for anyone with a great dish to make. Come on … Continue reading →

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Uses for Food in Fiction

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I think many authors overlook the versatile uses that food can have in a story.  It doesn’t have to be the central focus like in the manga ‘Toriko’ where the entire story revolves around discovering new foods and recipes.  (Great … Continue reading →

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