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Groggy Goals

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune crossed 1,000 sales.  That’s always the big target I’m looking for.  At least with the fantasy novels.  The novella and poetry book are kind of on their own.  How in the world … Continue reading →

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Loyalty Broken Without Warning or Reason

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common twists is the ‘Betrayal’ and I wrote about this once before.  This is where a lot of depth and growth can come from.  A traitor can ruin plans and destroy group cohesion in one simple … Continue reading →

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To Trash a Romance or Not to Trash a Romance?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Now if violence happens with no reaction then sex/relationships have the opposite problem.  Many authors take an approach that the best way to stir things up is to screw with a romantic subplot.  That is a good method, but you … Continue reading →

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Voices of Nature Blog Tour!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Stars Above (alouette) Starry nights shine bright Thousands of wee lights Constellations light the sky Darkness shows contrast While clouds have gone past Suspended in time up high Pisces and Leo Taurus and Virgo Constellations light the sky Sagittarius Libra, … Continue reading →

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From Noble Hero to Murderer and Back Again

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Something I’ve started to find odd in fantasy books is that most characters have no problem taking a human life.  I can understand monsters, but it’s rare that a fantasy hero will have any hesitation in killing.  Even if they’ve … Continue reading →

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Falling Back Together by Kristen Hope Mazzola Cover Reveal!

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Falling Back Together (Crashing #2) by Kristen Hope Mazzola ETA: May 20, 2014 Cover Artist: Cover it! Designs “I don’t know if it’s fate, coincidence, or my curse, but I’m still breathing, and my breaths are for you.” Mags McManus … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Character Code Consistency?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You ever read a story and the character does something that seems out of place?  Maybe the noble hero flat out killed someone for insulting him.  Perhaps the villain laid waste to an entire town and left the school alone … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Chris, Jo, Melissa, & Adam

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s the last day of the Monster/Magic Item/Whatever fun and here are all of the people who shot me short lists.  First up is Chris McMullen: Kheyjm An aquatic predator found in the open ocean, the Kheyim travel in schools.  … Continue reading →

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Goals for the Finish Line

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Not really sure where to even start here.  I’m exhausted and stressed.  If last weekend proved anything, I can’t really go into how things work around here.  Otherwise, I get a lecture/debate on this side of the machine.  Let’s just … Continue reading →

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An IMCY Production: Pen Name Game

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Been a long time, but here’s a game from the Ionia Martin/Charles Yallowitz team.  Maybe this is the start of us returning to a few comical sketches or interviews.  Seems ‘Life’ got in the way.  Seriously, we were playing the … Continue reading →

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