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The Review Black Market

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Author– I hear you can provide legit reviews. Dealer– I might be able to help you. A– Well, I’d like one for my newest book. D– When did it release and how long is it? A– Two weeks ago.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Do Free Books Help These Days?

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Years ago, I remember giving out free books to people in the hopes of getting a review or the full promise of one.  There were also times authors would swap books to give honest reviews of each other.  Of course, … Continue reading →

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Publishing and the Opinions of Others

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I know this will ruffle some feathers.  I’ve seen many people say that they don’t care about the opinions of others.  They write and publish for themselves.  Doesn’t matter what any says.  These authors don’t care.  At least, that’s how … Continue reading →

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Reviews: The Precious Dreams of Authors

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Sadly, I think at least quarter of what I see for book reviews is basically what you see above.  Any 50% are ratings that don’t have any written reviews, which I used to dislike, but now I’m okay with.  As … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with ‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, this is the last big promo I’m doing for Do I Need to Use a Dragon? since it’s the end of summer.  So: Grab your copy by clicking on the cover! Available as a $2.99 eBook and a $20 paperback! Already … Continue reading →

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5-Star Review of ‘War of Nytefall: Ravenous’ #fantasy #vampires

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Check out the great 5-Star Review of WAR OF NYTEFALL: ERADICATION! Glad you enjoyed it, N.N. Light.  Loved the comparison to Clive Barker.  🙂

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5-Star Review for ‘War of Nytefall: Eradication’ #fantasy #vampires

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Check out the great 5-Star Review of WAR OF NYTEFALL: ERADICATION! Really happy that N.N. Light enjoyed it.  🙂

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First Review for Quest of the Brokenhearted #fantasy #adventure

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

First review of Quest of the Brokenhearted! Thank you to N.N. Light for the very kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed Kira’s grand adventure.

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Very Descriptive With Tantalizing Plot Twists — Loyalty (War of Nytefall, #1) by @cyallowitz #fantasy #vampires #books #bookreview #SFF #IARTG

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Check out the latest review for War of Nytefall: Loyalty!

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7 Ways to Handle Reviews: Brought to you Buy Tongue & Cheek

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

We all want reviews and there’s always the one that makes us regret politely asking that people leave reviews.  Then we go right back to asking for them because they’re part of the life blood of an author.  Reviews are … Continue reading →

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