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The Cunning Gypsy (Part 1 of a Fairy Tale)

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Once upon a time there was a noble Queen and a young Princess. They lived peacefully in the kingdom of Shayde until an evil King took the throne.  He was kind and fair at first, allowing them to live in … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your, Mummy?

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Anybody remember the guy above?  Now, I never saw that movie.  I’ve only seen the original Frankenstein, so I’m not even close to an expert on what I’m about to talk about.  I think.  Let’s just say I noticed something. … Continue reading →

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Limping On Into The Sun

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A week of pain Has been left behind It seemed to try its worst Death and sadness Lackluster moods A diet dashed to the rocks All culminating In a day of agony and stress That time has passed A week … Continue reading →

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W.I.P.- Breakdown? Invasion? I Don’t Even Have a Title

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back, I mentioned I was going to restructure a lot of my ideas with merging, deleting, and altering stuff.  I also hinted that this is in response to a new idea that spun my mental gears around.  At … Continue reading →

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What Is It With Friends in Fiction?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I had an interesting conversation with an acquaintance about this week’s subject of friendship and family in fiction.  It really wasn’t a conversation.  I mentioned a few things and got a surprising response: Sam & Dean Winchester = Incest Sam … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: Little Brother and Big Sister

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(From Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower) “So this is where you went,” Nyx slurs, awkwardly sliding to the floor. “Eporwil must be so proud of you,” Luke says, his face a mixture of worry and mild amusement. “The … Continue reading →

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Twitter Tips: It’s Not as Scary as You Think

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Everybody relaxed and smiling?  Good because I’m going to go over a few things that might terrify some of you.  Seriously, I’ve talked to a lot of people who avoid Twitter out of fear.  I used to be one of … Continue reading →

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Friends as Family in Literature

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the more interesting things that came out of left field while writing Legends of Windemere was the Luke/Nyx relationship.  Normally, when someone says relationship, you think romance.  I’ll say now that it never happens.  The moment Nyx blurted … Continue reading →

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Friends without Benefits

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One is a boy The other is a girl And they are truest friends Giving insight Into the others gender Among the gentle ribbing Many speak against He is after her for sex She is keeping him to tease All … Continue reading →

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Friends Are Family

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You never pick your family But you always pick your friends They are your chosen siblings Brothers and sisters Born from life’s adventures Proving blood Is not the final say in kin

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