Tag Archives: writing

Life With the One-Armed Wife (Permission to tell this one)

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I didn’t get much editing done for a few reasons.  I’ll be going into those in the sectioned areas, which are going to go from bad to fun distraction to the one victory of the week.  Next week is going … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Handle Reviews: Brought to you Buy Tongue & Cheek

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

We all want reviews and there’s always the one that makes us regret politely asking that people leave reviews.  Then we go right back to asking for them because they’re part of the life blood of an author.  Reviews are … Continue reading →

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Creating Emotions in Fiction

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

For many authors, one of the most important goals of writing a story is creating an emotional response in the reader.  It covers the entire range from anger to relief to happiness.  I’m sure most avid readers have had a … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Dawn Part 31 (Finale) #horror #thriller #Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(HAPPY HALLOWEEN!) Apollo groans as he washes up on the mist-covered island, the gaping wound in his stomach seeping blood. He grabs the rotting pole of a pier, most of which has been washed away by the waves. Using it … Continue reading →

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Questions for Delvin Cunningham Needed!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

This is for a post that will be done on November 16th.  All that’s needed is for people to post questions for Delvin in the comments.  With his adventures coming to an end, I’m sure there are plenty of things … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Dawn Part 30 #horror #thriller #Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Wow.  Last post was weird.  Go see for yourself.) With Gemma trailing behind, Dawn waltzes into the library and frowns at the chaos around her. Transforming her dress into a comfortable shirt and pants, she walks through the destroyed furniture … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Dawn Part 29 #horror #thriller #Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(I’m typing this while on the phone. CLICK HERE for link.) A powerful wind repeatedly whips at Apollo as he gets to his feet and looks around for Aurora. Standing at the edge of the lake shore, he can barely … Continue reading →

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Is It Really Nearly November?

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Am I alone in thinking this year has gone by too quickly?  Everything is a blur with the previous releases and life events.  Can’t say I enjoyed 2017 that much either, but . . . Okay, this is like the … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Dawn Part 28 #horror #thriller #Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Dawn dares you to look back. Nothing goes wrong when you turn around in a horror story.) With the back door opening to a brick wall, the twins are forced to rush up the stairs and search for a window. … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Dawn Part 27 #horror #thriller #Halloween

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(This opening link gag definitely peaked a long time ago.) The fluorescent bulbs in the ceiling are harsh and bright, causing the twins to shut their eyes once the black bags are taken off their heads. Staring at their bare … Continue reading →

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