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Poetry Prompt: God for a Day

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

We Drink Because We’re Poets Poetry Prompt. A god for a day Having power in my hands Only for a day I’d let the world stay While I live a life I want Adventure and fun Visit Angkor Watt Machu … Continue reading →

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Is it Progress or Frustration?

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The idea hits you like a lightning bolt.  It’s a simple plan, but the sense of something epic behind the first idea is there.  You just need to nurture it and help it bloom into a story that you can’t … Continue reading →

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Origins: The Slumber War

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Darwin Slepsnor is an anomaly among my heroes.  I can never put my finger on why Darwin stands out so much.  Is it because he’s a lovable halfling instead of a seasoned warrior?  Is it because he’s my first spell-casting … Continue reading →

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Bestiary of Blatherhorn Vale: An Introductory Poem

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It has been mentioned that the book might work better with an introduction.  Originally, it was the trip to Blatherhorn Vale, but that no longer works now that the poems are coming from a journal.  So, I’m thinking of an … Continue reading →

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Back to the Land of the Semi-Standing

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A big thank you to everyone who helped with the Bestiary of Blatherhorn Vale tweet blast and an extra thank you to Ionia for setting it up.  I really appreciate it.  Beginning of a Hero got a decent sales boost … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Do’s and Dont’s of Indie Authoring by Ionia Martin

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This week’s guest blog is brought to us by the delightful, funny, and hard-working Ionia Martin of Readful Things.  She also is the mastermind behind The Community Storyboard where writers and readers from all walks of life can gather for … Continue reading →

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Whacky Idea

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

If you haven’t guessed, I like having my characters talk and get into public debates.  It happens in the comments of every ‘Ask a Character’.  So, I wanted to make a post like this with the entire mental circus debating … Continue reading →

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Warning: Possible Epicness Tomorrow

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Thursday is where I post a ‘Sneak Peek’ from one of my finished books.  Well, tomorrow is going to be a special treat.  You see, there is a great chance that the cover art for Prodigy of Rainbow Tower will … Continue reading →

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Origins: Phi Beta Files

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A little back story here.  In freshman year of college, a few friends make a fake fraternity because they wanted to be in one, but were too lazy to pledge.  It was called Phi Beta and the only reason I … Continue reading →

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What Keeps Selenia Hamilton Going

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I think I’m going to keep up with a few minor characters and villains on this new type of post.  We all know what drives the main cast, but the supporting cast is always a mystery to the reader. So, … Continue reading →

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