Tag Archives: humor

So You’re Going to Give Your Character a Pet

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, you want to use a pet in your story.  Good idea.  There’s a long tradition of helpful animal companions of both natural and magical varieties.  It all comes down to what you want you’re looking for.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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John Cleese on Terror Alerts

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was forwarded to me and I was going to simply forward it to a few people, but I HAD to share it.  John Cleese is hilarious and I think everyone needs some laughs.  Although, I’ve found evidence this is … Continue reading →

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Because Everyone Should Hear George Carlin

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Ionia of Readfulthings posted a great poem about sayings from America and the UK.  It got me thinking of the sayings we have that don’t make any sense.  I could talk about it, but George Carlin did it first and … Continue reading →

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Labor Day’s Day

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Labor Day- My time has come! Memorial Day- Congrats, but what are you about? Labor Day- I . . . I don’t know any more. Halloween- She’s the sign that summer is ending, school is starting, and some people can … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Part (Also Sale Promo)

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The book is done My editing complete I eye Amazon like a hawk Greedy and nervous Prepared for that final step Self-publishing! You are my chosen path It is not the final step Merely the first The hardest part now … Continue reading →

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Two Types of Friends

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A friend won’t throw you under the bus . . . a best friend will tackle you and fall under the bus with you. A friend will hold your hair or glasses when you drank too much . . . … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs: 5-8

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Body of the Game Remember cartridge Who evolved into a disk Homes of hidden worlds * Red, White, and Yellow The three-pronged lifeline A snake that brings sound and sight Curled behind the tube * You Tell Us How to … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: Childhood Friends (Unedited from Family of the Tri-Rune)

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Sari’s emerald eyes flutter open as pinpricks of sunlight appear on her face. She pushes a few locks of her dark blue hair out of her mouth while snuggling closer to the warm, slender body next to her. Her smooth … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: Teamwork Damn it!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

  Luke and Kellia refuse to look at each other as they walk to where Roland and Kira are waiting. The makeshift arena is marked by four dark blue rocks that emanate dim light beams to each other, creating a … Continue reading →

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An IM/CY Production: Arrow in the Butt

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In association with Ionia Martin. Ionia:  Hey, Charles. So I was walking through Windemere the other day and saw the weirdest thing. Charles:  A troll dancing with a teddy bear?  I keep meaning to lock him up. Ionia:  Well, yeah. … Continue reading →

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