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Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with ‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, this is the last big promo I’m doing for Do I Need to Use a Dragon? since it’s the end of summer.  So: Grab your copy by clicking on the cover! Available as a $2.99 eBook and a $20 paperback! Already … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Figures in the Sky

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(It’s about watching clouds and seeing images.  Sometimes, a poem is just that simple.)   Fluffy lambs at play Before a churning sea With wisps along the edges Trying to tame their brothers Solitary wanderers With no true form to … Continue reading →

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Author Q and A

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

For those that missed the last two Sundays, I came up with a way to promote Do I Need to Use a Dragon? before returning to work/school.  That would be gathering questions and answering them on this post.  Feel free to … Continue reading →

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Another Day of Asking for Interview Questions

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said last Sunday, I wanted to help promote Do I Need to Use a Dragon? before I go back to work on Tuesday.  This is the second day of asking for any questions that will create an interview post.  … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Summer Break Is Pretty Much Over

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The title really says it all.  The school year starts for staff on Tuesday.  That gives me today, tomorrow, and Monday to rest up.  Not a lot of time.  Means I need to stop sleeping in as well because cutting … Continue reading →

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Did I Gain Confidence writing ‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon’?

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve stated before that writing Do I Need to Use a Dragon? was a challenge in a variety of ways.  One of them was my confidence.  I questioned if I had any right to release a book on writing when I’m an … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Fear of the Unclaimed

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem is both simple and needs an explanation.  Way back, people in this house would open a water bottle and start drinking. Then, they would leave it on the table for a day or two.  They weren’t marked, so … Continue reading →

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Never Be Intimidated By Other Authors

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

  I’m going to start this topic off with a story.  This is something that came to mind a lot while writing Do I Need to Use a Dragon? because it touches on confidence. I think it was around 2003 or 2004 … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Should I Use Destiny?

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Very few tropes are as common in fantasy as the destined heroes. This motivation has existed since the days of mythology and continues to be used today. Authors find twists and variations on the concept of destiny and fate, but … Continue reading →

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Can You Be Too Experienced for Advice?

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Yoda is half wrong. The part that is wrong is about the wise men, which is why I grabbed this meme.  It makes it sound like you eventually hit a point in your life when you don’t need advice.  Many … Continue reading →

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