Tag Archives: humor

Author Stigmas and Stereotypes

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted March 5, 2015.) As I lay here resting and nursing whatever this malady is, I have been answering comments and thinking.  (Add-on: I really do get sick a lot.) One thing my mind wandered off to was the … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Thief Shoppe?

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on September 20, 2014.  Looks like this was the very first ‘Ye Olde Shoppe’ skit.) So, you’re about to set out for a life of fantasy thief crime.  Well, you’re going to need a lot of gear.  Unlike … Continue reading →

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Last Day of School!

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

You heard me!  Time to start summer break . . . And then return in a week for summer school.

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Can We Not Use Violence?

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Vigilante 1– “Time for violence.” Vigilante 2– “I don’t know about that.” “We always commit violence at this hour.” “Yes, but I think I’m bored of it.” “It’s how we stop crime and save the city.” “But we’re not getting … Continue reading →

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Revisiting: 7 Tips to Characters With Mental Illness

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Going WAY back to November 14, 2018 for this one.  Ironically, I was touching on this subject within weeks of my divorce kicking off.) As I said on Monday, this can be a very sensitive topic.  So, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Revisiting: 7 Tips to Writing Depressed Characters

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on April 8, 2020.) A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory.  I am not an expert on mental health by any means.  I read up on it and have my own experiences to work off, … Continue reading →

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Revisiting: 7 Tips to Writing Anxious Characters

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on April 10, 2020.) A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory again. Eh, I’m just copying and pasting here.  I am not an expert on mental health by any means.  I read up on it … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Goofy Is Good?

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

The above is the sneak peek for the upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ movie.  For those who don’t know, ‘Street Fighter’ is a long-running video game series that began in 1987.  It’s one of the most popular games in the fighting genre.  … Continue reading →

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Where Did You Come From?

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Villain 1– “I have come to your world to-” Villain 2– “It’s not my world.” V1– “Oh . . . I didn’t mean you own it. Just a figure of speech from where I’m from. I’m not from around here.” … Continue reading →

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Happy . . . Unhappy Opposite Day?

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s Not Opposite Day.  Don’t enjoy it.  I have not been waiting years for this to land on a Sunday.

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