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Head of Lead

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My head feels like it weighs a ton thanks to a cold and the weather by some high pressure freak thing.  I can barely focus on what I’m reading, much less writing my level. The plus of today is that … Continue reading →

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Super Special Sneak Peek: Clyde’s Awakening

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a quick scene I wrote up dealing with Clyde and Mab.  They are two of the vampires from a future series, but Mab will make an appearance in Legends of Windemere.  Clyde is the big ‘hero’ and this … Continue reading →

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On This Day I State My Goals & Bitch About Wattpad

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s that time to state my weekly goals.  Last week didn’t work out too well.  Disease kept me out of exercising a lot because it’s hard to bike with a gasping wheeze.  Sick child and errands dropped me to 2 … Continue reading →

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Ask and Be Answered: Trope Removal

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Misha Burnett asked me a question on my ‘Ask and Be Answered’ page.  The question was: “If you could make one trope of speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, horror) magically vanish, what would it be? For example, just wave your … Continue reading →

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What Keeps Me Going

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Last month, I was asked by Julie Green Art to make a list of what keeps me going.  The request came right before I left for my convention, I promised to do it the next week, and forgot.  For taking … Continue reading →

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Sweat of the Housekeeper

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Vacuuming and dusting Make sure things aren’t rusting Clean the gutters Wipe down the shutters Use a toothbrush on the grout Don’t let them see you pout Elbow grease for those dishes You need a genie with three wishes The … Continue reading →

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Garbage Truck Amok!

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is an attempt at a children’s story that my friend and I were going to attempt.  I finished the writing part, but we never got around to illustrating.  Presently, I’m not sure with to do with it.  I figured … Continue reading →

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Faith and Confidence

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First off, this is not me losing faith in my own writing.  I want to get that out there right away before I give people the wrong impression.  Contrary to what some reviews have said, I have faith and confidence … Continue reading →

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Of Broken Readers and Giant Battles

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My WordPress reader is simply not behaving today.  It doesn’t even tell me when there are new posts to look at.  I have to refresh and even then it’s iffy.  So, I’m sure I’m missing posts as they come up.  … Continue reading →

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Short Story Prompt 3: F**&ing Snickers Bar (Profanity Not Bleeped)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is for the Short Story Prompt by We Drink Because We’re Poets.  My first attempt at first person perspective and going strictly by an inner monologue.  Might as well go all out on these challenges. A Snickers bar.  A … Continue reading →

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