Tag Archives: violence

Why Killing Machines Need Friends

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve touched on this topic a lot because it’s an essential part of the killing machine hero.  At least I think it is.  This is what can prevent the character from going over the edge and becoming either a monster … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Killing Machine Heroes

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

While it might seem obvious, people might not help making a killing machine hero.  You don’t want them to come off as villainous or bland.  It is possible because there’s a secret balancing act between the violence and their humanity.  … Continue reading →

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The Killing Machine Hero

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure many people don’t like this type of hero.  They’re violent, aggressive, and fairly unstable.  They’re hair-trigger results in many instances of brutality on whoever or whatever pissed them off.  Thankfully, they tend to only go after bad people, … Continue reading →

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Using Gore in Stories

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted February 20, 2014.) I have a confession: I’m not a big fan of gore.  I get squeamish easily, so this is topic that comes from a person who has a low tolerance.  I’ve gotten better in my old … Continue reading →

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Can We Not Use Violence?

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Vigilante 1– “Time for violence.” Vigilante 2– “I don’t know about that.” “We always commit violence at this hour.” “Yes, but I think I’m bored of it.” “It’s how we stop crime and save the city.” “But we’re not getting … Continue reading →

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Violent Past and Forgiveness

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Now, I don’t remember the character that made me wonder about this topic.  It can fall into various categories with high body counts: Former supervillain Hero who was a soldier Monster that gains humanity Serial killer who gets a second … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Is She A Monster?

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s an excerpt from Chasing Bedlam.  This was the second installment of my dystopian Rated-R action series.  I still have fond memories of writing these tales and should be happy that I wrote 4 of them.  2 were published and … Continue reading →

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘Chasing Bedlam’

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Chasing Bedlam was a fun sequel that I started working on as soon as I finished Crossing Bedlam.  I wanted to up the action, sexiness (without adding sex scenes), and push the characters to new heights.  Still not sure how that went … Continue reading →

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘Crossing Bedlam’

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This was my first big foray into a non-fantasy genre.  I’d dabbled in a few others, but this was the one I published.  Crossing Bedlam was originally going to be a one-shot until I came up with other ideas that could work … Continue reading →

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The Bedlam Books on Amazon!

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

. . . . . . . . . I know I should let them rest, but I always feel like mentioning these books.  Crossing Bedlam and Chasing Bedlam came about from me wanting to write an R-rated adventure.  It takes place … Continue reading →

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