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Goal Post: Short Work Week, But Still Busy

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Last weekend was about as productive as I thought it would be, which isn’t much.  I only finished editing one chapter of Darwin & the Demon Game.  I thought I could do two on Saturday, but I had a few … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Marcylius the Cad

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(No idea what inspired this poem.  Think I was just going for an evil, manipulative womanizer.  An Incubus or vampire might have been something that triggered the creation of this poem.  Third option is that this was a character I … Continue reading →

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Right vs Wrong

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we are at the final type of story and it’s one that can give an author a massive headache.  Not in the moment, but after the story is written, published, and absorbed by readers.  I’m talking about ‘Right vs … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Man of Verse or Volume

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem stemmed from a debate.  A weird one too.  I pointed out that songs can be seen as poetry with musical accompaniment while poetry is the opposite.  The person said that isn’t always true because not all songs rhyme, … Continue reading →

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Maturity vs Immaturity

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Know the above quote for a fact, but we’re going to stick to fiction.  ‘Maturity vs Immaturity’ is the tried and true ‘Coming of Age’ story.  What can we really say about that theme? First of all, this is a … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: The Foggy Orchard

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, we’re going to revisit another setting from Charms of the Feykin.  This was made up as I went along, so I was happy with the results.  Though, the full results are in the ebook, which you can buy for $2.99.

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Accomplishment vs Failure

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I never thought much about ‘Accomplishment vs Failure’ stories.  One could argue that every story touches on this.  The protagonist needs to succeed in whatever they are attempting in regards to the main plot.  If they don’t accomplish their goals … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Got A Wee Bit of Progress

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

As the post title says, I got a little bit of progress with editing Darwin & the Demon Game.  I made it through the first 4 chapters ut a reason for that will be explained later.  I’m remembering that this … Continue reading →

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Love Vs Hate Stories

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’d say ‘Love vs Hate’ is second only to ‘Life vs Death’ in terms of oldest stories.  Humans fought to survive before they had civilization, so that one is built into our instincts.  It wasn’t until we became civilized that … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Man and The Great Unknown

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Mankind always has to go searching in the mysterious places of reality.  Our curiosity knows very few limits even if it gets us into trouble.) Depthless seas And limitless skies Drawing us to them Teasing at our wonder Daring us … Continue reading →

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