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Paul’s Pizza Platter Plateau: The Soda Machine Is Working Now

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to the Pizza Platter Plateau.  Hope the climb wasn’t too rough since we’ve had a few bandit issues lately.  They only take enough for a large pie and that’s if they can’t dumpster dive.  We had a security guard, … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Where Do You Go for a Laugh?

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I always enjoy putting comedy into my books.  The categories tend to be sight gags, attempts at wit, and slapstick.  At least those are the ones I can recognize since I’m not an expert on comedy.  I like to laugh … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Bait Shoppe: More than Worms

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

So, what are you hunting or fishing for today?  No problem if you haven’t decided since we have bundles for the undecided.  A little from column A and a little from column B will get you pretty far.  Just follow … Continue reading →

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Writing Tracking Scenes: Happens More Often than One Expects

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ve all been there.  Stalking an enemy until we find the perfect chance to strike or discover their hideout.  Then the author falls asleep or gets bored and throws the entire scene into chaos. Having one character follow another can … Continue reading →

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The Lifting Lab: Airships to Order

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to . . . what do you mean this is unprecedented?  Look, I’m really busy here since airships are a new technology.  Half of what we make even lasts a month before crashing, bursting into flames, or not working. … Continue reading →

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Angry Hero Anonymous Meeting: Now With Glow in the Dark Nametags

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Timoran Wrath– “I guess we are supposed to talk about our tempers.  Not really sure why I am here since I have control over mine.” Lloyd Tenay–  “Same here.  The kid can be a bit of a rager though.” Cassidy- … Continue reading →

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Top of 2016 #7: 7 Signs You Should Go Outside

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Last one! Originally posted HERE.) At the urging of loved ones, including the dying orchid in the corner, you decide to open the window.  Taking a big sniff of fresh air, you promptly pass out.  Apparently, you’ve been inside for … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Anger a God (Survival Not Guaranteed)

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

If you live in a world where gods and goddesses are around then you might want to know how to avoid angering them.  That isn’t this list.  Here we have 7 surefire ways to piss off a deity that has … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Dating a Fairy

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

To make a Feykin, you need a fairy.  That’s just biology or some type of science that makes people blush during the slideshow.  So, what do you need to know when you start dating a fairy? Watch where you step … Continue reading →

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7 Activities for a Waiting Author

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Outline, plan, or write another book.  Bet you thought I’d put the obvious one at the end, huh? Become one with your inner squirrel and spend the days climbing trees in the local park.  Find nourishment on acorns and make … Continue reading →

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