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Poetry Prompt: Screams

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The sound of screams echoed everywhere Even though I was alone Their raspy voices tore at my ears Causing them to drip onto my shoulders The screams grew in rage and pain Shrieking for escape from their prison Deep within … Continue reading →

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When One Book Just Won’t Do

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, you’re writing your book and burning through your story like an author possessed by a word-obsessed demon.  You’re nearing the end of your manuscript with a twinkle in your eye that is just slightly brighter than the bit of … Continue reading →

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Conclusion to the Smashwords/B&N/Amazon Issue

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, that chaos has undone itself and I learned a few things that other self-published authors will find helpful. Smashwords puts your book on Barnes & Noble and they have to be the one to take it down. It takes … Continue reading →

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The Elysium Saga

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One day in college, I decided to run my own Dungeons & Dragons game.  The first session had 3 of the players not show up, so I was left with only two players.  It started with a quest to destroy … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: The Hellfire Elf

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I figure it’s time for one of my villains to be in the hot seat.  Since I love annoying the Lich, I’m going to let everyone ask his lackey questions first.  If you want more information on the Hellfire Elf … Continue reading →

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Forest of No More

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It sits to the south Home to a thick constant mist Weaving through the trees All who step inside Must stay on the winding path That can slip away Mist licks at the edge Hungering for a lost mind Coiling … Continue reading →

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So . . . I Should Think About the Next Thing

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been so busy trying to catch up on my reader, helping a fellow author with a chapter review, writing poems, and . . . I guess I was just lazy today.  I’m ending today by reading more of Shadows … Continue reading →

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Because I’m Just that Level of Crazy Stupid

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to try to make my own poetic form.  Though, it could already exist and I never found it.  I like writing haikus and I hate writing sonnets.  I never got the sonnet pattern down.  It was really hard … Continue reading →

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Baby Babble (April Poetry Challenge)

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Nonsense noises And makeshift words They use to talk to us A patchwork language That only they can know Adorable and frustrating With tantrums on the rise Adding screams into the mix You push for words And clear descriptions So … Continue reading →

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My First Convention: A Learning Experience

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I survived my first convention with minimal wear and tear.  That’s if you don’t count the drive and getting lost at one point.  Also, I think all GPS units should have a voice sensor that reacts to ‘Shut the … Continue reading →

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