Tag Archives: gore

Poetry Day: Breasts and Blood

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(I remember this one causing a small uproar.  I’ve made posts about this topic too.  Boils to down to a simple fact.  Society glorifies violence and death while demonizing sex and nudity, which is how you make more life.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Semi-Review: Castlevania and Invincible

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I binge-watched two animated series that were both similar and different.  ‘Castlevania’ was the fourth and final season of a horror/fantasy adventure based on the video game series.  ‘Invincible’ was the first season of a superhero/coming of age story based … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Zombies . . . Because They’re Required by Law

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Some people must have known this was coming.  Although, zombies don’t seem to be as prevalent as they once were.  I’m out of the loop, so I don’t know what horror monster has risen to take their place.  Feel free … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Splitting Up Sounds Like a Great Idea

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

It wouldn’t be October without horror movies in the theaters and all over television. Some gleefully spend every night indulging in this genre.  Others may avoid them because they don’t like being scared or find the overall concept rather ridiculous.  … Continue reading →

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When Gore Is Required: Need a Washcloth?

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve had a few posts on gore thanks to War of Nytefall.  It’s not surprising since we’re talking about vampires here.  Limbs and heads have been removed. Bodies cut into various pieces with the mention of blood.  A few mentions of … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Violence

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I was trying to decide if I wanted to do this as a thought piece or a poem.  The former won because I didn’t think the latter would work too well.  This is actually connected to when I did a … Continue reading →

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7 Blood-Oozing Tips to Including Gore in a Story

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

After finishing the Raven Series, I’m left thinking about gore.  I do a little of this in my other stories, but I always tried to go as far as I could muster here.  Well, Bedlam and War of Nytefall definitely have their fair … Continue reading →

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Sex & Violence: What’s Your Limit?

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m scheduling this in late December and praying that I’m not doing something important on the day this goes live.  Sex and violence in fiction is such a hot button topic that it would be wiser to avoid them entirely. … Continue reading →

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Rules of Gore . . . in Storytelling

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I have a confession: I’m not a big fan of gore.  I get squeamish easily, so this is topic that comes from a person who has a low tolerance.  I’ve gotten better in my old age, but I couldn’t even … Continue reading →

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Four eBooks for 99 Cents Each!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the Eve of All Hallows Eve, so I should be talking about horror and pushing my horror novella.  Instead, I’ve realized that not everyone likes to be scared.  After all, not every child dresses up as a monster.  … Continue reading →

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