Tag Archives: short story

Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: John W. Howell

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Not even sure where to start with today’s volunteer.  He’s an author, a dog lover, a poet, a master of wit, and someone I’m happy to have met.  Check out his recently published short story in The Paperbook Collective. So, … Continue reading →

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Short Erotica Pieces Welcome This Week on CSB

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

If you write erotica and would like to submit a poem, short story, tasteful erotic photo or excerpt, please check out our erotica theme week over at the Community Story Board, now through next Sunday. To find out more about … Continue reading →

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Labor Day’s Day

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Labor Day- My time has come! Memorial Day- Congrats, but what are you about? Labor Day- I . . . I don’t know any more. Halloween- She’s the sign that summer is ending, school is starting, and some people can … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Pick Your Poison by Melissa Janda

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today we have a fun and entertaining story by Melissa Janda.  Enjoy. I want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Charles Yallowitz for allowing me to guest post on his blog. This is my first ever guest post … Continue reading →

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Meeting of the Planning Protectors

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s Writing Prompt from Community Storyboard. People rushed through the streets as the mutated rhinoceros stomped down the city streets. Standing taller than the skyscrapers, this two-legged monster snorts while bashing down the buildings. Only one person can stop the … Continue reading →

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The Oldest Man in the Universe by Tuan Ho (Free for 5 Days!)

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I recently read The Oldest Man in the Universe by Tuan Ho.  This is a short story available on Amazon Kindle and it is free for the next 5 days. This is a very quick read, so I can’t go … Continue reading →

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(Extremely Dark Story) They Did It Again

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

John W. Howell asked me to write a story about an author in pain writing his latest manuscript with a crazed fan having him at gunpoint.  I put a different twist on it and went rather evil and super dark.  … Continue reading →

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Submission Guidelines: Submit your work

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Submission Guidelines: Submit your work. Join a brand new writing community and submit your work.

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Short Story Prompt 3: F**&ing Snickers Bar (Profanity Not Bleeped)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is for the Short Story Prompt by We Drink Because We’re Poets.  My first attempt at first person perspective and going strictly by an inner monologue.  Might as well go all out on these challenges. A Snickers bar.  A … Continue reading →

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Story Prompt 1: Justin and the Monkey

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a short story that is part of the new challenge put out by We Drink Because We’re Poets.  Here is the prompt before I get into the story: “Write me a story about Justin Bieber and his monkey. What … Continue reading →

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