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Questions 3: The Author Vessel/Surrogate/Avatar

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Many authors insert either themselves or a version of themselves into a story.  It could be a realistic version or even an idealistic.  Maybe you’re a side character or a cameo, but other times the author may be the protagonist.  … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Working for a Bastard

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Ichabod always ends up in the top tier of characters.  It’s always strange since people love him on the blog, but the book never sells.  Maybe this will Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks a little bit of a charge.

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Surprise Teaser: The Debut of Darwin

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Really couldn’t resist this.  I wrote my very first Darwin scene yesterday and it was a little nerve-wracking.  He’s even more different than my previous heroes than I expected.  It’s going to take a while for me to get into … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: What Exactly Was I This Week?

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Parent?  Author?  Teaching Assistant?  Blogger?  Tired?  Mover?  I’m pretty sure I was all of these and more this week.  Couldn’t really tell you what I did last weekend either, but I think I was busy.  Feels like months ago too. … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Big Puppy

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming in at number was Kira Grasdon.  I’m happy when she comes up in a poll like this because I don’t get to promote her solo adventure very often.  Enjoy this piece of Quest of the Brokenhearted.  

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Eucatastrophe: It’s a Real Word, Spellchecker

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Coined by J.R.R. Tolkien, this type of event is one that closely resembles Deus Ex Machina.  That means people don’t like it.  Tolkien did say that this could happen with the use of Deus Ex Machina, but that isn’t easy … Continue reading →

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What’s an Idiot Plot?

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I was trying to find what would be the opposite of ‘Plot Armor’ when I came across this term.  It is: Idiot Plot–  The story is only able to continue because everyone involved is an idiot.  This means that they … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Up the Mountain

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back to Teaser Tuesday.  Going to start off with Luke Callindor since he won the poll back in mid-June.  I’m aiming for fresh teasers too, so not going back to old posts unless I have to.  This time we’re … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month Overflow: Crossing Bedlam & Chasing Bedlam #adventure #dystopia

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Cover by Jon Hunsinger Cover Art by Jon Hunsinger The United States Cut off and collapsed Under the weight Of sins and hate The Shattered States Born from violence And supported through death None matters As two seek survival A … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month: Quest of the Brokenhearted #fantasy #adventure

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

A heart shattered by loss Every piece Pummeled into pulp Leaving a shell That tries to fake a smile With no path left One who was left behind Shall entire darkness To face the monsters Both inside And out With … Continue reading →

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