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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 3)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Our first meal of meat has come out of the kitchen. It is a roast fowl that is juicier than chicken. The bird has eight legs that glisten with meat That has been cooked with intense red heat. I heard … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 2)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The bakers have finished and left the ovens on fire But a basket of bread, I have never seen higher. Accompanied by a tub of fresh apricot spread These breads are warmer than a freshly used bed. Rolls and bagels … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 1)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Attention! Attention! We need all you meal makers. We need all the cooks and the chefs and the bakers. All whippers of cream and pounders of steak. We are asking for anyone with a great dish to make. Come on … Continue reading →

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Uses for Food in Fiction

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I think many authors overlook the versatile uses that food can have in a story.  It doesn’t have to be the central focus like in the manga ‘Toriko’ where the entire story revolves around discovering new foods and recipes.  (Great … Continue reading →

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Ye Fresh Grocer

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to ‘Ye Fresh Grocer’ where everything is fresh and delicious.  All products are replaced after three days.  We either donate them to charity or feed them to the goat packs that prowl the night.  Actually, that reminds me of … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Food . . . in Fiction

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One thing I’ve seen brought up a lot when it comes to adventure fantasy is: what and when do the characters eat?  Oddly enough, you don’t see meals that often and the heroes never go hungry unless it’s essential to … Continue reading →

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By This Post, I Swear I’ll Finish Book 8! (If Not, I’ll Cry.)

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Maybe I spent too much time in Florida, but I always get drowsy when it gets hot.  That might be why I’ve been having so much trouble writing the last week or two.  It hits early afternoon and I feel … Continue reading →

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Some Other Social Media Sites

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There are many other social media sites.  I went into detail with the ones I use the most often.  Several I simply connect to my blog and leave it at that.  Here are a few more that you might want … Continue reading →

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Twitter: Brief, Simple, and Kind of Scary

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

People are scared of Twitter for some reason.  At least those that haven’t tried it and even then there are various levels of interest.  The social media site has a reputation for being inane and pointless because of how it … Continue reading →

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Facebook: Land of Books, Promos, and Selfies

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a tricky mistress to use.  I’ve seen many  authors (mostly romance/erotica) use Facebook very successfully.  I’ve also seen many authors get nowhere even when they do the same thing as the successful people.  There’s also a bigger dark … Continue reading →

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