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Stepping Out of My Wheelhouse

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So I’m stepping out of my comfort zone later this week.  I’ve decided to tackle the paranormal thriller that I hope to release in early 2016. Why so long?  Because I have no idea what I’m doing.  All I have … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t You Kill the Hero?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a spontaneous post born from an interesting statement on a review.  The person asked why the villains don’t kill the heroes or why I explain the reason for such an action.  You know what?  I’m betting we all … Continue reading →

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Fear of the Finale

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The tale is coming to a close But I am not quite ready Unsure of the next tale As if starting fresh While ghosts of the past Remain in the air I delay the inevitable While time steadily runs out … Continue reading →

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Closure and Cliffhangers: Coming to the End

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Even if you’re nervous about writing the ending of your story, it has to get done.  You can’t simply walk away and hope people forgive you.  There has to be closure to some extent or even a mysterious ending that … Continue reading →

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THE HOPETELLER IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE FOR $1.25! Book Blurb: Humanity has been driven into the wilderness by the ‘Invaders’. They have been forced to live as colonies in the wilderness where survival is a daily struggle. Hope becomes harder and … Continue reading →

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Loyalty Broken Without Warning or Reason

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common twists is the ‘Betrayal’ and I wrote about this once before.  This is where a lot of depth and growth can come from.  A traitor can ruin plans and destroy group cohesion in one simple … Continue reading →

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Review of Retail Memories: When Customers Attack by Papi Z

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This book reminded me of my time in retail, which I’m still not sure is a good thing.  There was a lot of humor in these stories that kept me smiling.  I read this book for some laughs and I … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal for Retail Memories: When Customers Attack

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This awesome cover is brought to you by the very talented Danielle Taylor! The publishing debut by Papi Z from The Literary Syndicate! Retail Memories: When Customers Attack is a highly fictionalized memoir of Papi Z’s retail years. Filled with … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Wounded Fencer

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My four worst injuries have all been fencing related.  Not sure why I feel like writing this, but something has me dwelling on my most epic swordplay adventures.  I fought epee, which is full body and no right of way. … Continue reading →

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More College Tales: Choked Out & Revenge

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This isn’t as funny as previous stories, but somebody requested it when I hinted at it.  I’m going to balance it with a ‘revenge’ story. In freshman year, I made a few friends and we bonded over video games, wrestling, … Continue reading →

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