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Revisit: The Rejection Letter: Inspiration, Pain, and Kindling

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Posted on January 19th, 2013, this is a fun one.  Not really much else to add to it since it’s right to the point.  People who weren’t following me back then might get a kick out of the final question … Continue reading →

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Steiner’s School Supply Store: Free Pencil For Every $100 Spent

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to my little store, which has all of your school supply needs.  We open near the end of the school year to help people get their shopping done before the summer.  Don’t worry because the magic lasts for a … Continue reading →

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The Secret Organization’s Newest Recruit

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Boss- “Welcome to the Hidden Strings, young man.” Recruit- “I’m in?  That’s great.  Can’t wait to tell my mom.” B- “Wait . . . I think you forgot that we are a secret society.” R- “Don’t worry.  My mom can … Continue reading →

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Quotes in Daily Conversation

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I have a few friends who I can hold an entire conversation with using quotes from various movies and shows.  90% of them end up being from Futurama, but it’s interesting how such a thing can happen.  Yet, the lines … Continue reading →

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Happy Passover: Don’t Try the Pizza

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s Passover time, which means no bread.  That eliminates pizza, burgers, pasta, bagels, and so much more.  I never lose weight during this either because I binge on matzah.  It isn’t filling and causes stomach issues if you overindulge.  Well, … Continue reading →

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Carl’s Cookie Coventry Cazba

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little cookie shop.  We have plenty of special treats that you can by in a variety of amounts.  Each one is unique in that you may get an ability or power due to the secret ingredient.  It’s … Continue reading →

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The Review Black Market

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Author– I hear you can provide legit reviews. Dealer– I might be able to help you. A– Well, I’d like one for my newest book. D– When did it release and how long is it? A– Two weeks ago.  It’s … Continue reading →

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You’re Not the Hero?

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Villain 1– We meet at least, great hero.  Now you will . . . Why are you wearing all black like me? Villain 2– You can’t trick me, hero.  Pretending to be like me and . . . Are you … Continue reading →

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#1 of All Time- 7 Tips to Creating Fictional Location Names

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The most popular post by a mile first appeared on April 24, 2019. Continuing the topic of naming locations, I’m going to do my best to come up with some useful and humorous tips.  I only had to create one … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Wife and Man

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s a fun excerpt from War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  One of my favorites. “Thanks. Sorry about the late delivery,” the slender man says to the guards before urging the horses forward. Passing under the entrance to Nyte, the metal carriage earns … Continue reading →

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