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July 31st Release: A Girl Named Cord by Briana Vedsted

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Be sure to check out the newest Western novel by Briana Vedsted. A Girl Named Cord is an exciting and dramatic tale that will be published on Amazon.com July 31st, 2013 as both a paperback and an eBook. Amazon Link: … Continue reading →

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Writing for You by Victoria Grefer

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Another July debut is this non-fiction book by Victoria Grefer.  Writing for You is available on Amazon for Kindle and in paperback. The Kindle version is on sale for the first week at $2.99. As a writer’s handbook, “Writing for You” … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in a Sequel?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

                So this is the big question that actually started my idea for these types of posts.  Since Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is a sequel, I’m really curious to see … Continue reading →

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Home Stretch to Publishing

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Less than 24 hours before Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is live.  Advertising e-mails are in draft mode, personal blog post about debut is schedule, store section set up, and whatever else I could think of.  Still have … Continue reading →

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City Poem: Freedom

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

End of the river road Where the Scar Cuts the town in half Nobles lounge in vast estates Behind the walls and bridges Safe from pirate fleets That crash and fail upon the stones Welcome to the Southern Sister Where … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in a Villain?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Say what you want about Disney, but they always have great villains.  Scar, Jafar, Hades, and Maleficent are only a few and most people can quickly rattle off most of them.  The heroes are remembered easily because their names are … Continue reading →

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Character Poem: Fizzle

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tiny dragon Wings of crimson silk Dainty and fragile upon sight Might stronger than one thinks Spells of ancient lore Waiting in his mind Settling on his tongue Among the apple seeds and mist Fizzle is sweet To all that … Continue reading →

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4 Years Ago

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Four years ago You came along Curious and grabby Now you talk with words Before you ate just milk Now a fight To feed you meals Unless cupcakes, cookies, carrots My little shadow Running to hugs Hoping I don’t find … Continue reading →

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City Poem: Vorgabog

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Quaint and quiet Little village on the river More port than town Holding supplies and product To prepare the ships that pass So different from the others No danger can be found Which makes it perfect For those with darker … Continue reading →

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Do Characters Need Birthdays?

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is something that’s been plaguing me for a while.  Is it necessary for characters to have birthdays?  I’ve read many fantasy series where the birthdays pass without notice or aren’t mentioned at all.  Personally, I never really thought about … Continue reading →

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