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‘My GRL’ by John W. Howell (Review)

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I recently finished reading My GRL by John W. Howell.  CLICK ON THE COVER FOR THE AMAZON PAGE! This was my first time reading a mystery/thriller and I expected there to be tons of action and intrigue.  Instead, I found … Continue reading →

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The Many Flavors of Villainy

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5JDeuDinxI Before I get into using a villain’s perspective, I do want to talk about how there are different types of villains.  Time and time again, I see people arguing over who is the better bad guy when the characters … Continue reading →

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Reasons for Writing (Poem Set 1)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Fame Sweet taste of admiration As all eyes fall upon your work Setting your heart aflame Justifying your existence No longer a nameless wordsmith You have stepped from the shadows To claim your spotlight Fortune Clinking of coins in your … Continue reading →

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Author Perspective versus Reader Perspective?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You would think this is something that an author would be aware of, but I’ve found that many of us get confused by perspectives on our works that don’t match our own.  There’s an odd pause that one has when … Continue reading →

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Sort of Good-Bye For A Bit

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First of all, you can see from the ‘Before/After’ pictures that I got my haircut.  I was also told by my barber that I really have to stop waiting so long.  In my defense, it was cold outside and I’m … Continue reading →

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Wuv. Twu Wuv in Literature

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Romantic leads are difficult outside of romance, but they are one of the most popular and accepted subplots.  Everyone loves a good love story or tragic love story.  The whole trick is to make the characters believable.  Unfortunately, not everyone … Continue reading →

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Re-Release of Captive at Christmas: A Review

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Back in April, I read and reviewed Captive at Christmas.  Well, it got picked up by Titan InKorp and Danielle Taylor flushed it out.  Best part is that all of the original reviews are still there on Amazon.  In honor … Continue reading →

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Spouse of an Author? Dos and Don’ts

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I was going to put a funny marriage-based picture on here.  I found that the majority of what I found revolved around men always being wrong, women always shopping, and men always being idiots.  So, I’m not going to … Continue reading →

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Four eBooks for 99 Cents Each!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the Eve of All Hallows Eve, so I should be talking about horror and pushing my horror novella.  Instead, I’ve realized that not everyone likes to be scared.  After all, not every child dresses up as a monster.  … Continue reading →

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The Danger of a Series Delay

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Back in my college days, the Wheel of Time series was big and popular.  It still is today, but it was bright and shiny in my circle of friends.  So much that a few of them would only read a … Continue reading →

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