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Derailing Bedlam: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Dammit! Part 2 #fiction #adventure

Posted on January 10, 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 Working with a Collecting Quest Story: Read the Whole Set

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

It isn’t easy setting up a story where you have to get a bunch of things to make one thing or stop someone.  There’s the risk of tedium, repetition, and getting visited by the irritable McGuffin fairy.  He doesn’t take … Continue reading →

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Quest for the Shattered Something: The Collecting Plot

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

There are many types of quests out there, which have been used throughout mythology, history, and fiction.  You have hunting down a villain, finding a mentor to save the world, and the long journey.  Another that doesn’t turn up as … Continue reading →

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So, How Is 2019 Treating Me? I’ll Get Back to You

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Does 2019 feel any different than 2018?  Not really since everything from last year has basically carried over.  It would be nice if the ball dropping in Times Square set off a spell that gave everyone a clean slate in … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Merchandise Mart: We Have More Than Bookmarks

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to the only place that provides authors with the merchandising choices of their dreams.  We don’t even charge real money.  Oh, we’ll get to that part near the end because you don’t want to ruin the surprise.  Now, what … Continue reading →

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Derailing Bedlam: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Dammit! Part 1 #fiction #adventure

Posted on January 3, 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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Plans for 2019 . . . Not As Deep As I’d Hoped

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I wish I had a more complicated plan than what I’m about to write.  Many authors have declared that they are going to reach various milestones.  I’m still working on getting back to a level of stability, so I don’t … Continue reading →

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Final Goals of 2018 . . . And Beyond?

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

This year has been really rough for a variety of reasons.  Sales plunged into the dumpster and ignited.  War of Nytefall didn’t really take off.  Personal stuff went and still is going haywire.  It started with my son being terrified of … Continue reading →

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7 Tips for When You Get an Idea During Bedtime

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ve all been there.  Just as your head hits the pillow, an idea pops up.  Maybe it’s something new or maybe it’s the solution to a story you couldn’t figure out.  Either way, you’re in a dark room and starting … Continue reading →

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Derailing Bedlam: Land of Stewed ‘Shrooms Part 4 #fiction #adventure

Posted on December 27, 2018 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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