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Questions 3: Being Morally Gray

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Some may argue that Boromir isn’t morally gray since he was being controlled by the ring and didn’t actually steal it.  Others may say he is the perfect example since he felt he was doing the right thing for Gondor … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Writing a Fight With Evenly Matched Opponents

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I realized I’m usually talking about fight scenes where one character has an advantage.  At least that’s what is in my head.  Yet, there are fights when they are evenly matched.  It is a constant jockeying for position until someone … Continue reading →

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Book Promos . . . Trying to Laugh About It

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Things are busy and I’m waiting until December to do the new Tuesday stuff.  So, here are some funnies on book promos I found on Google.  You know, also 3 questions: What do you like the most about promoting a … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Teasers and Previews

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to try a ‘Ye Olde Teaser Shoppe’, but the concept kept failing.  The reason is because everyone seems to have their own take on teasers.  Some people love them to reveal a lot while others hate them … Continue reading →

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Ask Me Anything

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Pretty much.  Of course, there are some personal questions that I won’t answer, but I feel like tossing myself into the woodchipper.  Author, parent of special needs child, divorcee, occasional Lego builder, and a few other titles I can toss … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Beginning An Adventure

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

It doesn’t always have to be a major quest or a wild adventure. Yet, groups have to start somewhere even if it’s prior to the book.  Authors need to consider the beginning when they go with ensemble casts.  After all, … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Ghosts and Hauntings

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming to the end of the ghost month, I think I’ll open the floor to people.  If you don’t believe in ghosts then don’t feel obligated to answer or give a long comment about why they don’t exist.  I’ve walked … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Spooky Season

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

There is a more ghost-specific Q3 coming at the end of the month, but I thought of some interesting seasonal questions.  Let’s dive right into it. Why do you think some people like being scared? Why do you think October … Continue reading →

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Revisit: What Do You Look For in Magic?

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on July 24, 2013.  My thoughts did change a bit on this one.  Mostly, I’m better about spells being broken or misfired by a sneeze or distraction.  Still not a fan of it happening a lot.  It really … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Thoughts on Education

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

As this school year comes to a close, I’m wondering what some people think about education.  I know this is a dangerous subject, especially since I’ve found that many don’t know how our system works.  The amount of times I’ve … Continue reading →

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