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Morality and Fiction

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I might run the risk of getting into trouble here, but it’s something that I want to write about.  Morals and ethics within a fantasy setting are an interesting pitfall.  The nuances of these categories differ among groups and individuals.  … Continue reading →

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A Few Author Databases

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be quick: I recently began registering with a few Indie Author databases.  Two so far that I feel like mentioning.  I’ll get to the specific after I mention how they work.  You register with your author … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of Today: Olivia Stocum

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s volunteer is a hard-working indie author who has seen a lot of success with her debut novel.  She has done a lot for her book from bookmarks to e-signings to a book trailer you can find on Youtube and … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Hidden Themes in Your Stories?

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the things I noticed when preparing Allure of the Gypsies for publishing that there was a theme.  It wasn’t intentional.  In fact, I realized each of the main characters had their own theme.  At least so far because … Continue reading →

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99 cents Versus $2.99: Pros and Cons

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

After working with a $2.99 book and the two 99 cent books, I’ve noticed some obvious differences.  Others not so obvious when I started.  Now, this isn’t to say one is better than the other because that’s for the author … Continue reading →

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Feeble Goal Post (Question at the End)

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This week’s goals are going to be really trimmed down due to the holiday.  Not that I celebrate Christmas, but a holiday means the toddler is home for the rest of the year.  Plus side is that I get to … Continue reading →

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Character Origins: Guinevere Archer

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is one of my lesser works that I’ve been fiddling with when I get in the mood.  It involves a winged elf named Guinevere Archer.  Her family has been cursed by a shaman whose daughter was taken by their … Continue reading →

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Captive at Christmas Spotlight!

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

#GetCaptive After a particularly harsh break-up, Hannah Magnus decides to spend Christmas away from her Vancouver home, enjoying a little time for herself, and picking up the pieces of her broken heart. She crosses the border into Washington State and … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Sexy Character . . . Possibly . . . Don’t Quote Me Here

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be more for genres besides romance and erotica.  Sexuality and sensuality are very important to those genres, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist outside of those styles.  So, here are a few tips that I … Continue reading →

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Indie Book Advertising: Eat, Sleep, Write

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In my quest to by an Indie Author guinea pig, I’m back with another advertising site that I’ve just started using.  Here is the blurb that will be on my Book Advertising Links page because I don’t feel like writing … Continue reading →

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