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Questions 3: The Bad Boy Topic Comes to an End

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to do a ‘Bad Boy Store’, but it wasn’t working out.  Didn’t hit the right notes and my own limitations on the topic proved problematic.  So, I dusted off the ‘Questions 3’ post even though I did … Continue reading →

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Derailing Bedlam: Derailing the Detour Part 1 #fiction #adventure #July4th

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

As usual, here is your warning that this story has cursing, sex (not graphic), innuendo, and violence.  It’s my Rated-R action adventure called Derailing Bedlam.  This is the fourth outing (third official) for Cassidy and Lloyd, so feel free to … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing a Bad Boy: As If I Know What I’m Doing

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said on Monday, I’m not really sure of what I’m doing.  I’m seeing that I do watch a bunch of shows that have ‘Bad Boy’ protagonists.  There are a few themes that I’ve seen that enhance their rebellious … Continue reading →

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Does Everyone Really Love a Bad Boy?

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back, somebody suggested I write a few posts on the ‘Bad Boy’ concept.  I agreed thinking it shouldn’t be too hard.  Now, I’m sitting here trying to figure out what I was thinking.  Seriously, this feels like it’s … Continue reading →

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Leaping Roller Coasters Without a Breather

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a week of beginnings and endings . . . with no break between them.  I finished the school year and am already excited about September.  My plan is to put in for Teaching Assistant Level III over the … Continue reading →

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Derailing Bedlam: Not You Again Part 3 #fiction #adventure

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

As usual, here is your warning that this story has cursing, sex (not graphic), innuendo, and violence.  It’s my Rated-R action adventure called Derailing Bedlam.  This is the fourth outing (third official) for Cassidy and Lloyd, so feel free to … Continue reading →

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The Experimental Hero: Brought to You By Science

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve touched on a lot of different heroes over the years, so I’m surprised I never thought about this one before.  I mean, they’ve slipped into a few categories at times, but I never really locked onto the ‘experiment’ origin.  … Continue reading →

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Villains with Hearts of Evil Ice

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Villains can make or break a story.  You need some type of adversity for the hero to overcome and having another sentient being to face can push them to new levels of strength.  Many times these antagonists become more popular … Continue reading →

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Derailing Bedlam: Not You Again Part 2 #fiction #adventure

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

As usual, here is your warning that this story has cursing, sex (not graphic), innuendo, and violence.  It’s my Rated-R action adventure called Derailing Bedlam.  This is the fourth outing (third official) for Cassidy and Lloyd, so feel free to … Continue reading →

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7 Tips on Writing Characters with Healing Factors/Regeneration

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

One power that I use a lot in War of Nytefall is the regenerative powers of the Dawn Fangs.  They can heal quickly and keep fighting as long as their head and enough limbs are attached.  That second part is debatable … Continue reading →

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