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7 Tips to Adding Romance to a Non-Romance Story

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

As much as some people may hate romance being added to stories like adventures, there are ways to minimize the interference.  Let’s dive right into it. Remember that the romance is a subplot.  It isn’t the main story, so it … Continue reading →

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Does Romance End an Adventure?

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve run into this opinion before: “Romance does not belong in any genres other than romance.” This goes double for when it’s added to an adventure-based fantasy.  Some people hate if there’s even a hint at anything more than characters … Continue reading →

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Carl’s Cookie Coventry Cazba

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little cookie shop.  We have plenty of special treats that you can by in a variety of amounts.  Each one is unique in that you may get an ability or power due to the secret ingredient.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Parting Ways

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about parting ways with people.  It can be sad, but also have some hope.  Depends on how you look at it.) Life is filled with meetings That we always hear Yet it has its share of leavings Which … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: One More Week!

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s right.  Just one more week before Spring Break, which I think every teacher and student are looking forward to.  Not sure which group is more excited though.  Of course, this means things will be crazy to get everything ready … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Papercut

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about getting a papercut.  It is almost like getting slashed by a rusty sword, isn’t it?) Little gash on my finger. How much longer will you linger?   Thriving where my pointer bends. How can I ever make … Continue reading →

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Living in a False World (Matrix Anniversary)

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s not a milestone year, but ‘The Matrix’ was released on March 31, 1999.  I think this movie really changed how certain genres operate.  At least for a time.  We saw ‘bullet time’ everywhere and stories about living in simulations … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: At Least I Finished Chapter 7?

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure how or when, but I managed to finish editing chapter 7 of Darwin & the Beast Collector.  Maybe I’ll get lucky and finish chapter 8 this weekend.  It’s possibly since I’m only really busy this afternoon.  Tomorrow has good … Continue reading →

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The Review Black Market

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Author– I hear you can provide legit reviews. Dealer– I might be able to help you. A– Well, I’d like one for my newest book. D– When did it release and how long is it? A– Two weeks ago.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Outcasts

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Hard to really explain this poem.  It’s about people who spend their lives struggling due to bad luck.  They always seem to be fighting to keep their lives together.  Every time they find stability, an event happens beyond their control … Continue reading →

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