Tag Archives: suspense

A Series With Minimal Action, But High Suspense

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This year, I got into a series called ‘Dr. Stone’.  It is about how humans are frozen in stone for 3,700 years, so civilization collapses.  The first to awaken is Senku, a Japanese teen who was obsessed and highly skilled … Continue reading →

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Crossing Genres: #Fantasy & #Mystery

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back to the newest entry of crossing over genres.  Again, this is to show how advice for one can be used for another.  Of course, I’m always using Fantasy since that’s my wheelhouse.  I’ve done Romance and Horror/Thriller, but … Continue reading →

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Putting Cliffhangers in a Series

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This came up in conversation and I thought about while coming to the end of War of Nytefall: Eradication.  When writing a series, you tend to have 3 types of books: The opener, which introduces at least some characters, begins … Continue reading →

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The Raven Series: Afterthoughts

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

First, here are some links to each category.  Unfortunately, it seems to start at the most recent, so the posts are backwards: Raven’s Hold Raven’s Game Raven’s Dawn Raven’s Wrath First of all, I do regret not thinking up the … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: Cusp of Night by Mae Clair #thriller #paranormal

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Cusp of Night by Mae Clair Release Date: June 12, 2018 Mystery> Thriller & Suspense > Paranormal BLURB: Recently settled in Hode’s Hill, Pennsylvania, Maya Sinclair is enthralled by the town’s folklore, especially the legend about a centuries-old monster. A … Continue reading →

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Twisting the End of a Series

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Endings are difficult and you need to be careful about being predictable.  You also need to creature closure and not draw it out for too long.  After years, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to end Legends of Windemere.  One … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Dawn Part 31 (Finale) #horror #thriller #Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(HAPPY HALLOWEEN!) Apollo groans as he washes up on the mist-covered island, the gaping wound in his stomach seeping blood. He grabs the rotting pole of a pier, most of which has been washed away by the waves. Using it … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Dawn Part 30 #horror #thriller #Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Wow.  Last post was weird.  Go see for yourself.) With Gemma trailing behind, Dawn waltzes into the library and frowns at the chaos around her. Transforming her dress into a comfortable shirt and pants, she walks through the destroyed furniture … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Dawn Part 29 #horror #thriller #Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(I’m typing this while on the phone. CLICK HERE for link.) A powerful wind repeatedly whips at Apollo as he gets to his feet and looks around for Aurora. Standing at the edge of the lake shore, he can barely … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Dawn Part 28 #horror #thriller #Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Dawn dares you to look back. Nothing goes wrong when you turn around in a horror story.) With the back door opening to a brick wall, the twins are forced to rush up the stairs and search for a window. … Continue reading →

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