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Clotho of the Past

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Spinner of the past From birth Until the now Domain ever growing Threatening to trap us If we refuse to learn And rise above our history

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Wuv. Twu Wuv in Literature

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Romantic leads are difficult outside of romance, but they are one of the most popular and accepted subplots.  Everyone loves a good love story or tragic love story.  The whole trick is to make the characters believable.  Unfortunately, not everyone … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Plan for 2014? (Some videos might be graphic)

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, there really isn’t much behind the videos I’m picking here.  Some of the big ones that I heard over the year.  Either I never found a post to fit them to or I just wanted to post them again. … Continue reading →

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What Did You Think About 2013?

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Might be wondering what the video means.  It could mean something or nothing.  I just had an urge to use it for this.  Maybe that looming deadline has me wanting to turn this into my personal anthem.  Enough about me … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: F*&$ the Weather

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Opening Rant:  So, I planned on walking to the barber for a haircut.  It used to be close by and now it’s a healthy walk away.  Of course it starts raining.  This is the 3rd or 4th time I’ve tried … Continue reading →

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Eating, Sleeping, & Other Little Things in Literature

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been asked a few times about how one fits in the necessary daily actions of a character during a story.  This ranges from eating, sleeping, using the bathroom, and grooming activities.  They’re tiny things, but many people wonder about … Continue reading →

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Indie Author News: Top 50 Indie Books of December

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.indieauthornews.com/p/top-50-indie-books.html Seems Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero hit 44 (45) for the month of December.  Take a look and check out all the great books on Indie Author News.

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Old Toys

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A favorite of childhood Brought on every trip Stitched whenever harmed Sharing in ice cream And gum that remains today Precious toy held in the night Until age takes the child away A token of youth Carried through the years … Continue reading →

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History of a World in Print

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago in February, I wrote about the use of writing a history for a fantasy world.  It brings depth and characters can mention past events like we do.  Gives your world a more organic feel. This time I’m going … Continue reading →

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A Fun Fantasy Series to Break In Your New Kindle

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Did you get a Kindle for Christmas? If so then I’m betting you’re chomping at the bit to start filling it with books.  One of the greatest things about owning a Kindle is that it opens the door to many … Continue reading →

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