Tag Archives: humor

iPhone Adventures

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I have an iPhone and  . . . well the story is more about getting to the store than getting the iPhone.  I already figured out how to get to my e-mail and blog.  I got my Legend of Zelda … Continue reading →

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Idiots Guide to Writing Sex Scenes (Dirty, Erotic Language)

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

After seeing Ionia’s post about sex and romance while reading a book that had a surprising amount of genitalia attention, I’m tempted to make fun of sex scenes.  I’m a weak-willed person, so here we go with ‘Rules to Make … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Wounded Fencer

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My four worst injuries have all been fencing related.  Not sure why I feel like writing this, but something has me dwelling on my most epic swordplay adventures.  I fought epee, which is full body and no right of way. … Continue reading →

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Dangers of Writing with Children

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is part 2 of possibly 2.  Last week I talked about the benefits of writing with children.  Today, I discuss the flip-side and make all of the non-parent writers breathe a sigh of relief that they don’t have to … Continue reading →

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Author Memes

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I ran into these and thought I’d share a few good ones.  Figure self-published authors need some laughs and smiles in the summer.

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Charles Versus the Crane

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Bastet has requested that I tell the story of the crane in the store.  This is another tale of my time as a Hollywood Video employee.  In fact, this was during my 3-month stint as a store manager.   They were … Continue reading →

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Happily Never After

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Due to some confusion, we (Ionia & Charles) feel that something should be made clear. We aren’t married. We are very close friends that care a lot about each other and are comfortable enough to tease and banter without holding … Continue reading →

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Charles Versus Leaky Ceiling

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Years ago, I lived in Florida and the best job I had there was working at Hollywood Video.  For those confused, this was video store chain where you could rent or buy movies.  You would be surprised how often I’ve … Continue reading →

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Interview by a Vampire: Dracula & Eddie

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a fun project that Ionia and I have been plotting for weeks.  We finally find the time and focus to put it together.  Enjoy.) Dracula from Castlevania & ‘Eddie’   After the first Dracula Vs. the modern vampire … Continue reading →

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Benefits to Writing with Children

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Briana Vedsted requested a post about writing and being a parent.   So, I’m going to make the next few Wednesday posts a series about being a parent and an author.  A humorous series that goes over the good, the … Continue reading →

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