Tag Archives: movies

If Your Book Becomes a Movie

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Anyone ever dream of their books becoming a movie or TV show?  I do it a lot since I picture a lot of what I’m writing in a visual style.  I’d love to see Nyx casting magic on the big … Continue reading →

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The Adaptation Station

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Glad you came to us about your book being turned into a movie.  Here at the ‘Adaptation Station’, we pride ourselves on showing some respect to the source material.  At least 5% more than our competitors.  What if they show … Continue reading →

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Books to Film/TV: Same Story, but Not?

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

“The book is always better than the movie.” “I won’t read anything unless it has a movie or TV show.” “I’ll wait until it’s turned into a movie or TV show.” I’ve heard all of these things from real, living, … Continue reading →

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Goofy Fun Inspired by Readfulthings

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Last Tuesday, Ionia Martin of Readfulthings did a fun game that involved finishing a paragraph/scenario with a book, movie, or TV quote.  It was a lot of fun and we thought we’d try it here. I’m going to write a … Continue reading →

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The Timeless, Mindless Monster

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not sure how old I was when I stumbled onto King Kong and Godzilla.  I had to have bee in elementary school and younger than 10 when I saw the original King Kong.  I caught the original Godzilla around … Continue reading →

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Cinematic Pet Peeves

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My friend, John W. Howell, is a funny man and made a post today about what not to do when on a movie date.  I got to thinking about my movie pet peeves.  So, upon request, I’m going to make … Continue reading →

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And the Mob Screams, “Simpsons Did It!” (Is Originality Possible?)

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Now that you’ve decided to be an author, I’m sure you have a marvelous idea.  Can I hear it?  Oh, like Twilight.  Not like Twilight?  Explain more.  So, it’s like Harry Potter?  Don’t give me attitude.  Oh, like Romance of … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in a Sequel?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

                So this is the big question that actually started my idea for these types of posts.  Since Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is a sequel, I’m really curious to see … Continue reading →

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So Jamie’s Got a Gun (Part 2 of Weapons in Writing Series)

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I know I said I would be posting these on Wednesday, but I couldn’t let this one wait.  I know practically nothing about firearms.  I stick to medieval weaponry in my books, so I’ve never had to research.  TJ Therien … Continue reading →

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Into Darkness Is Closing In!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I woke up to a swarm of ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ reviews and posts in my reader.  Now, people the one person in the galaxy that won’t get to see the movie until June 4th, I’ve spent the morning hiding … Continue reading →

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