Tag Archives: music

Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Jester Flute

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Slapping a few gold coins on the bar, Ichabod Brooks helps himself to a mug of ale and the last bowl of an old stew. He cautiously sniffs at the reheated meal a few times before taking a tiny bite, … Continue reading →

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Pre-Order Amanda on the Danube: The Sound of Music #asmsg #childrensbook

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming October 1st!  The much anticipated 5th volume in the Amanda adventure series! Twelve-year-old Amanda Ross finds herself on an elegant riverboat with her bestie, Leah, cruising down the beautiful Danube, passing medieval castles, luscious green valleys and charming villages. … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Music Man

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

This poem has a small backstory.  Wrote it years ago after someone I knew had passed away at a young age.  He was a talented musician and this poem came to me soon after I saw the news on FB. … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere Heroes (And Queen Trinity) Theme Songs!

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So, we have 9 videos for 9 characters and all for your entertainment.  Watch the ones you want or just take a while to get through it if you want.  This is all for fun.  You can give your own … Continue reading →

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Still Alive!

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This has been an exhausting week.  Seriously, my head is still spinning and, at the writing of this post, I’m not sure what happened.  Events, appointments, working, cleaning, cooking, and . . . stuff.  I really hate to dive into … Continue reading →

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Cheers for the Bad Guy?

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

(Pandora is really giving me some odd songs to work with here.) Cute psycho with a mallet Mouthy assassin with the body count Murderous in their debuts Casual in their sins Overshadowing the heroes With antics off the wall Yet … Continue reading →

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Path to Numbness

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Stolen hearts and bitter shields Seen as parts of life More common than we think Not as easily healed When the damage is true Bleeding inside From a wound that festers And will never heal completely Leaving a broken soul … Continue reading →

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Author Comforts: Music to Banish the Quiet

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Many authors need quiet to get work done.  I’m not one of those.  I need some type of noise, but one that I can control.  I can mute my laptop whenever I need to focus more.  I can’t do that … Continue reading →

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Music Behind Your Lids

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Choose a random song Off whatever you have at hand Finger on play You close your eyes And focus on the colored sounds An adventure in unknown lands Or visiting the past Every beat will guide you As a story … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia Songs

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The touch of a wordless tune Bringing me back to the games That I played from years ago Joyous memories of fun Rygar and Blaster Master Amazing at the time Making me feel old When I stumble upon them now … Continue reading →

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