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Partners in Fiction: Writing Duos of the Dynamic & Non-Dynamic Variety

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Cassidy and Lloyd differ from most of my other stories because they aren’t part of an ensemble cast.  They’re a duet with neither character having a true claim to the main protagonist role.  Some chapters have Cassidy doing more than … Continue reading →

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Now Available: Cursed by the Fountain of Youth by Holly Kelly #fantasy #horror

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

We’re so thrilled to announce that Cursed by the Fountain of Youth is now available!!! This has been a year in the making. With a blend of true history and legends, you’ll be shocked and thrilled to see the history … Continue reading →

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Almost Time to Get My Butt Back to the Grindstone

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I didn’t have any goals for last week.  That set the bar pretty low, which is a good thing because I wasn’t doing too hot.  We had a lot of cold and rain early in the week, but then things … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Making Friends with Lloyd Tenay: All Refunds Given in Hugs

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s hard to make friends, especially when your an escaped serial killer who lives in a broken world.  Well, not so much broken, but there’s definitely a stab first and share beers later mentality.  Don’t worry because there are plenty … Continue reading →

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New Orleans of the Shattered States

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Previously, I stated that the newest Bedlam story got kicked off by the mention of Mardi Gras and New Orleans.  The idea that the party would start and never stop after the collapse was intriguing.  Not enough for a full … Continue reading →

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Where Did the Shattered States Come From?

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

John W. Howell asked: “I would like to know the inspiration for the Bedlam series. I know your fantasy world was inspired by your gaming so what inspired bedlam?” Crossing Bedlam is fairly new compared to all my other ideas. … Continue reading →

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The Hero’s Journey, but Without The Heroes

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The Bedlam books are all about traveling from one spot to another and surviving whatever is in the middle.  This might change down the road, but I see no reason to mess with the system right now.  So, one could … Continue reading →

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Goals Achieved? Now What?

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m happy to announce that they caught the injured stray cat.  Took a week, but it finally walked into a trap and got taken to the vet.  Prior to this, the cocky beast would lounge on top of the … Continue reading →

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Holding On To Hope & Horror

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Full disclosure:  This is another post off a note that I don’t remember the meaning behind.  All I know is that it has to do with Chasing Bedlam. Now, I think I know what I was talking about here.  After looking … Continue reading →

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Get in the Jeep and Pass Out Some Flyers: Help Promote Chasing Bedlam

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming in February! ‘Chasing Bedlam’ needs a hand! So I made a call for help over the weekend, but I figured I’ll make a pure one as well.  I’m looking at the second weekend in February, which means I’m doing … Continue reading →

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