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Using Psionics in Fiction: Nosebleeds, Headaches, & Melty Brains

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

With the introduction of Dariana, I added a new type of power source to the human templates.  Basically, I opened the door for psionics to enter Windemere stories.  For those that don’t know what that means, think of Professor X, … Continue reading →

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Long Delayed Meetings

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Funny how it took me so long to get to this post.  To be fair, I made a note on a piece of paper with badly erased pencil on it.  Anyway, this is about characters that are connected, but don’t … Continue reading →

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Week of Heat and Possibly Editing

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I already talked about coming back from the trip and this week has been about getting back into the author groove.  The plan was to use Tuesday for a little R&R outlining for a future story.  After that would be … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Unleash the Villain Laugh!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s go to the opposite end of the spectrum.  You can connect this to your hero and world or go for something unique.  Respond in the comments or on your own blog with a link.  Though the ‘bonus’ question might … Continue reading →

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Spontaneous Update Post and Rambling

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Heat and not sleeping well has made me drowsy.  It probably doesn’t help that I’ve been doing walks in the humidity (errands) and stay in a hot part of the house to get work done.  What work?  Well, I’m just … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Put on Your Hero Pants!

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Pretty sure the title explains it all.  The questions today deal with being a hero, a protagonist, a good (ish) guy, the one that people are supposed to root for, etc.  If you want to connect it to the world … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Having Fun with Yola

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Choosing this at the last minute and going with more Yola Biggs silliness.  How did this happen?  What is happening?  Who is the other woman?  Find out when The Merchant of Nevra Coil is release in August.  Of course that’s … Continue reading →

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Review: Infinite Waters by Nicholas C. Rossis #sciencefiction #shortstories #suspense

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Over the weekend, I read Infinite Waters and now I review it: All of these stories have great twists, which is why I read it in one sitting.  Not that the collection is very long, but short stories tend to … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Forging a World

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m still on the road here, which means I needed to think of a post that would be fun and not require me to be around until later.  Then I thought of leaving something that stirred the imagination. Below, you … Continue reading →

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A Dark and Stormy Night by Barb & Michael B. Caffrey #sciencefiction #99cents

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Book Blurb Joey Maverick, a young Ensign in the Atlantean Union, takes part in a low-tech sailing regatta right before he’s supposed to ship out for space. A storm hits, causing Maverick to take command of his ship and mount … Continue reading →

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