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Origins: Kira Grasdon

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned how some characters alter stories because of their personality or evolve groups.  Sari with the sexual undertones and gypsies.  Fritz with gnomes and Aedyn with priests.  Nyx with magic and Trinity with the chaos elves.  Well, I may … Continue reading →

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Question for Critics and Reviewers

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is something that has come up in conversation a few times and I’m very curious about the practice.  Now, I’ve noticed that every time I’ve had my book reviewed or critiqued, I inevitably get compared to Rowling, Tolkien, or … Continue reading →

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Nosy Newman

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Nosy Newman sat in wait Hiding behind his iron gate Waiting for his neighbors fair To wander home to their lair Bored with his dusty life Though he had a lovely wife Nosy Newman spied on all From winter until … Continue reading →

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Atrophied Imagination

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Do you remember your power? The childhood ability To dream of the impossible And bring it to life Friends with no substance Explanations beyond science Reality was nothing more than clay This power was the source of fun And the … Continue reading →

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Monster Origin: Dragons

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First a note:  Tomorrow might be the last posting of ‘Beginning of a Hero’.  I haven’t decided if I want to go higher than 25 parts, especially since I’m so close to actually publishing the book.  I wish I had … Continue reading →

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Chapter Section Length

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I sit here staring at a 4 page chapter section.  I remember writing sections that were 8-13 pages long in the previous books with a few at 6 or 7.  So, I wonder if there is something wrong with a … Continue reading →

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Swiss Army Dad

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Dads can be a jungle gym Or a simple slide Trampolines when they lie down Ladders when they rise Rollercoasters down the hall And horses on the lawn As the sun goes down they settle in To be the couch … Continue reading →

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Parents in Panama

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I shipped my parents to Panama for a week and I get the house to myself.  This has also led to a rather ridiculous book-related action that has been met with mixed reactions.  I gave my mom 10 of … Continue reading →

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I Remember When (A Monstrous Satire/Comedy)

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My final writing course in college was on ‘Horror’ because the genre of the course changed every semester.  I was just thankful it wasn’t Romance.  Still, I didn’t have a good grasp of horror even with a Stephen King How-To … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Style Is . . .

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I was in a writer’s workshop years ago and somebody asked what the perfect writing style was, so they could adopt it. This led to a lengthy conversation about what would constitute the perfect style and I played my part … Continue reading →

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