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7 Technology Tips for Author: Not Responsible for Sparks, Smoke, or Flames

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ve already established that authors and technology can have a love/hate/loathe relationship.  As nice as we are to our machines, we work them hard and they can turn on us in an instant.  *cautiously eyes the printer*  Are there some … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: You Had to Say It!

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Back to Bedlam.  Really should try to edit this book at some point.  If I’m really going to publish this one then I need to give it at least a once over.  Let’s get on with the fun. Handing their … Continue reading →

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Authors and Technology: A Match Made in . . . File Not Found

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Technology . . . Love or hate it, we have to use it.  I’m not talking about social media only here, but the hardware that we utilize as authors.  We have laptops, desktops, iPads, smartphones, typewriters, Macs, and various apps. … Continue reading →

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A Very Long Short Week

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I didn’t get much done this week.  A little on Monday after the dentist and some on Thursday.  My son was home Tuesday and Friday, which negated those days.  I couldn’t find the urge to write on Wednesday due to … Continue reading →

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The Forbidden Spell Cafe: The Best of the Banned

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

You’re not a priest, are you?  We have to ask because that would get us in a lot of trouble since we aren’t dealing in regular spells.  There’s a small market for forbidden magic, but it’s still very lucrative.  First, … Continue reading →

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The Spell of Destruction

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

It should have stayed in the shadows Beyond all mortals’ touch A horror unleashed By hatred and fury And tempered by dark curiosity Bodies left in this monster’s wake As it is summoned again And again In the name of … Continue reading →

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At Least Something Is Going to End Soon

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

That title can be taken so many ways and I’ll get one out of the way quickly.  This insane, incessant, inane, intrusive election will be done within a few days.  I managed to avoid getting involved in a lot of … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Make an Author Smile

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Being an author can be thankless at times.  You toil over your book, fatigue over edits, stress over publishing, and go nuts over promoting.  All for even one sale or a review that will make you happy.  Just something to … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Game Chat

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, Raven’s Game ended a few days ago and I hope the few people who read it to the end had fun.  It’s tough to keep up with something like that in both the writing and reading, which seems to … Continue reading →

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Did 2016 Have a Reader Slump?

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve seen posts and articles about this as well as bringing it up myself.  Now that there are only 2 months left of 2016, I feel like opening the floor.  Then again, most people might not even be aware of … Continue reading →

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