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7 Tips to Surviving a Fantasy Ocean Adventure

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

So you find yourself having to cross the sea, which is either the fifth or the third.  You already lost the map to an ornery gull, but you remember the advice you received from a friendly pirate.  At least his … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You Have a Dragon Infestation

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ve all been there.  Minding our own business when we stumble onto a sign that there are dragons nearby.  If we’re lucky, the beast is already gone or simply passing through the area.  Yet there are times where they stick … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You’re a Fictional Assassin

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Every article of clothing that you own has a hidden weapon.  This makes doing laundry very difficult and it is not uncommon for a knife to get stuck in the lint trap.  Let’s not even get into the challenge of … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You Should Go Outside

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

At the urging of loved ones, including the dying orchid in the corner, you decide to open the window.  Taking a big sniff of fresh air, you promptly pass out.  Apparently, you’ve been inside for so long that your body … Continue reading →

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7 Signs a Person is Suffering from Author Fatigue

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Does this really need an intro?  Sure most, if not all, of us have been here at some point.  This is possibly a new thing I’ll do from time to time, which was inspired by John W. Howell’s Ten 10 … Continue reading →

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How to Survive in the Shattered States or At Least Die With Dignity

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(This topic happened on Monday by accident, so the picture was a great find.) If you see a stray dog, don’t pet it or adopt it.  You may be tempted because it was the right thing to do back in … Continue reading →

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End of an Era Revisit: Idiot’s Guide to Writing Sex Scenes

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I was thinking about what to do for this week and it was suggested to do a top posts of the last two years.  So that’s what I’m doing after I sift through reblogs, pages, and posts that are … Continue reading →

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Top 10 What Not to do When Writing with a Toddler Around

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the 53rd edition of What Not to Do, which is a great weekly series done by the great John W. Howell.  This week I’ve been permitted to join in the fun. This list will appear on Legends of … Continue reading →

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No Rhyme or Reason

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The song has nothing to do with what I’m about to say, but I like it.  Not sure what is so catchy about it. Anyway, I’ve toned down my number checking with a morning/noon/dinner/evening check.  Most times I go looking … Continue reading →

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If Only For A Moment!

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Here is what I just found for Prodigy of Rainbow Tower: Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,137 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #100 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy > … Continue reading →

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