Tag Archives: humor

Death’s Revolving Door Depot

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to Death’s Revolving Door Depot where we have all of your character death needs.  We carry everything from permanent death packages to temporary death packages to our ‘I Swear This Will Stick’ package.  A few companies that wish to … Continue reading →

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Dos and Don’ts of Fantasy Adventuring

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(The picture was picked because I found it so weird and bizarre.  I truly have no idea what’s going on there with the body types.  Just plain strange and almost nightmarish.) With the release of Ichabod Brooks & the City … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘Quest for the Holy Something or Other’ by Kylie Betzner

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is really a 4.5 rating. The story dragged a bit in the middle, but it was a lot of fun how everything tied into each other at the end. I was really surprised that there was a lot of … Continue reading →

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Steps to an Outline

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

A few weeks back somebody asked me to write about how I create outlines.  I sincerely apologize for forgetting who asked this and which post the comment was on.  I searched, but couldn’t find it.  (I sense a post-publishing edit … Continue reading →

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Rules of Ichabod Brooks

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(I wrote the first section of ‘Ichabod Brooks & the City of Beasts’.  Still deciding if I should make it one short story for 99 cents or 3 for that price.  Either way, I’m putting out the opening for all … Continue reading →

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That’s What They Say?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Back on March 5th, I asked people to mention stereotypes they’ve heard about authors.  Some of these I’d never heard of. Now I will respond: “That authors make a lot of money.”- John W. Howell Of course we do.  Every … Continue reading →

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Failed Plans

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Waking up with a plan Yet fate will play a role Flat tires or random calls Delays gnawing on your watch Trying to push them away As new ones storm the door Problems lingering Just waiting for the chance Pouncing … Continue reading →

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Author Rumors, Stigmas, and Stereotypes

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

As I lay here resting and nursing whatever this malady is, I have been answering comments and thinking.  One thing my mind wandered off to was the various stereotypes about authors.  We drink, we’re eccentric, we’re sensitive, we’re aloof, etc.  … Continue reading →

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How To Help Your Stay At Home Spouse?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

You know, there’s a lot of memes and pictures out there for stay-at-home mothers and not much for stay-at-home dads.  This movie came up a lot, but I guess that’s how it works.  It would explain all the times I … Continue reading →

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Character Development by C.S. Boyack

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Today I have a guest post from C.S. Boyack.  Enjoy! Character growth is something all authors struggle with. I’m not an expert, but I have some seasoning. There are many ways to weave character growth into a story, but I’m … Continue reading →

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