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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 2: Vs Nature and Vs Technology

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s set 2 of the ‘Conflict’ poems.  Hope people are enjoying these.  They’re not as easy to do as I expected. Person Vs. Nature Hurricanes shredding towns Earthquakes and tidal waves Decimating landscapes Alien worlds That greet earthlings with violent … Continue reading →

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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 1: Vs Person and Vs Society

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I wanted to talk about the various types of conflict in fiction.  I was ready to go and put my thoughts down for all of these.  Even did some research and came to a conclusion that stomped on my brakes.  … Continue reading →

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Two Ideas to Tinker With

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m out seeing ‘Detective Pikachu’, but I wanted to put down a few ideas that came to me recently.  These stem from other ideas I’ve tinkered with in the past.  Considering how little time I have to do any … Continue reading →

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Hello, I Must Be Going. I Cannot Stay. I Came to Say I Must Be Going

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s what today feels like as I write this.  I’m typing this up before I leave for a family event.  Last night was a birthday party and tomorrow is ‘Detective Pikachu’ and another birthday gathering.  All of this is fun, … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Bed Shoppe: Putting ‘Z’ in Salez . . . We Can’t Afford a Proofreader

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our popular bed store.  Please feel free to try any model that you want.  We have hammocks, cots, bunk beds, full, twin, queen, king, water, canopied, adjustable, futons, race cars, Murphy, trundle, air mattresses, day, sleigh, and . … Continue reading →

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Derailing Bedlam: Meat Locker Part 1 #fiction #adventure

Posted on May 16, 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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Writing Empathy as a Power or Ability

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Mary L. Schmidt asked a few months ago about writing a post about empathy or intuitiveness towards emotions.  Now, I’ve thought a lot about this and I think this is something we should look at for every character.  Sure, you … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Week Where Things Happened

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Ever have a week that is busy, but you can’t really put words to the whole thing?  I know a lot happened over the last week.  Can’t categorize it and having trouble sorting it because I was running full tilt.  … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Spymaster

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Lurking and listening A shadow within the darkness Or a smiling face Sitting across the table Masters of secrets Both their own and others Essential to a cause And those who rule Some are loyal While others have no heart … Continue reading →

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Derailing Bedlam: Courting of the Killers Part 3 #fiction #adventure

Posted on May 9, 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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