Tag Archives: reading

Goals After the Storm

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

By now, everyone knows what happened at the end of last week.  I don’t think I have to go into it again.  All I can say is that this week will be recovery mode.  With any luck, I’ll have the … Continue reading →

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Family of the Tri-Rune Blog Tour Day 4

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s volunteer is following her dream of writing at Lilica’s Place.  She is getting back into the WordPress groove after some time away, so I’m very happy that she offered to help with the blog tour. More importantly, she is … Continue reading →

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Family of the Tri-Rune Day 2 (Part 1)

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First of today’s volunteers is a book-lover and secret poet.  A mysterious man with no discernible pattern, so it’s best to follow his blog and await the surprise.  Will it be a review?  Maybe a poem?  Considering his tag line … Continue reading →

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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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