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Childhood Friends

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

They met those years ago No memory of the how Just stories to be told Matching knees Bleeding and grass stained Shared excuses To escape trouble Though they never work Time carries on Different colleges Then email and the phone … Continue reading →

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The Sudden Stop for an Indie Author

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I might have discussed this before to some extent, but I think I’ll mention it again.  I have been in several conversations about finding the ‘tricks’ to self-publishing.  What’s the sweet spot price?  How do you stay on the lists?  … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look For in Fictional Sibilings?

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure I’ll get mocked for liking this show, but it has two things I really like.  Supernatural lore from various cultures (they had a fucking Wendigo and a Rugaru) and great characters.  I got into the series by accident … Continue reading →

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Yesterday She Was

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Written for the latest CSB Weekly Prompt. Yesterday she was smiling And laughing from her chair As I tried a magic show Yesterday she watched me Guardian of the cookies While my parents were away Yesterday she was telling tales … Continue reading →

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Restructuring of Windemere

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Rough that isn’t going to be over for a bit.  Let’s leave that part at that.  For anyone that has a clue of what’s going on with me or reads back a few days, you can probably tell what’s about … Continue reading →

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The One Who Lived After Their World Died

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Yesterday, I let the oldest character in my head get out her frustration.  Adriana was created in 10th grade when I was putting the Immortal Wars series together.  I wrote the first two books and Vanity Pressed the first book.  … Continue reading →

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A Message from Adriana of Immortal Wars

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m betting all of you think Luke Callindor and his friends are the oldest voices in this idiot’s head.  He’s the first one, the published one, the good one.  You would be surprised to find out that not every character … Continue reading →

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Rhino Riders and Giant Spider Drivers

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the fun things with fantasy and science-fiction is that you can play around with transportation.  You may always have horses, carriages, and the always favorite dragon/dragon-like being.  I have a personal preference for griffins, but pegasi, hippogriff, and … Continue reading →

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Location Poem: The Wonder Museum

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Temple to the Gnome God Rising high above A city with no moral code Beyond their metal walls And never daring to tread close Explosions rock the inner room As the Gnome God stands above The furnace at his feet … Continue reading →

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Location Poem: Caster Swamp

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Darkness under sunlight Sinister sounds From hidden predators Both natural and arcane Putrid water Surrounding murky isles Until the ground turns hard Sliced apart by rivers Belching fog and steam Giltris prowl the shadows Scaly hides and simple clubs The … Continue reading →

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