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Author Perspective versus Reader Perspective?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You would think this is something that an author would be aware of, but I’ve found that many of us get confused by perspectives on our works that don’t match our own.  There’s an odd pause that one has when … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Seers: Look into the Crystal Ball

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common devices/characters/whatever in fantasy is the fortune teller/seer/oracle.  It happens all the time where a character either seeks out or stumbles upon a strange person who can hint about the future.  One great use for these … Continue reading →

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That Emotional Scene

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

As an author, I still have scenes in my books that make me choke up or get energized.  These are scenes that I’ve looked over many times, but they still give me chills.  As a reader, there are scenes that … Continue reading →

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Super Goals for the Super Bowl . . . Not Really

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Pins and needles!  Pins and needles in my right leg!  It’s like an annoying, numbing, phantasmal pain where my brain refuses to get the limb to work!  Be right back! *Time passes* There we go . . . So, today … Continue reading →

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Goals of a Tired Man

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Last week was rough with several family ‘events’ and a snowstorm.  I can’t say I got very far with my goals because I simply didn’t have the time.  When I did have the time, I found myself slipping into a … Continue reading →

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What to Do, What to Do, What to Do?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

After finishing a project, I tend to notice things that need to get done.  Haircut, minor cleaning, figuring out what that noise in my car engine is, sleeping, etc.  The thing is that it gets to look like a list … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: F*&$ the Weather

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Opening Rant:  So, I planned on walking to the barber for a haircut.  It used to be close by and now it’s a healthy walk away.  Of course it starts raining.  This is the 3rd or 4th time I’ve tried … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Betrayal in Writing

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Another topic that Misha Burnett suggested was writing about the ‘Betrayal’ scenes that happen a lot.  This is a tough subject because it has been done very often.  There are many opinions on this, so I’m not spouting gospel here.  … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: Chris McMullen

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s volunteer is the man behind the above HOLIDAY SALES EVENT!  He has created Read Tuesday in the hopes that it will become a yearly event where people can buy free and discounted books.  This is a phenomenal idea and … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero will be Free Tomorrow!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tomorrow, December 10th, is READ TUESDAY!  That means all those free and discounted books will be yours for the taking. LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: BEGINNING OF A HERO WILL BE FREE! So, pick up the beginning of this fantasy series and … Continue reading →

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