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Poetry Day: I Hear You

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(The challenge with trying to make everyone happy is that it’s impossible.  You’re inevitably going to make someone upset and sacrifice your own state of mind.  I tried this many times in life and it always bit me in the … Continue reading →

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Does the Hippocratic Oath Exist in Fiction?

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

First, it’s difficult to even figure out what the Hippocratic oath really is.  We tend to think immediately of doctors swearing to do no harm to their patients.  Yet, something like this doesn’t appear until the second to last paragraph … Continue reading →

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘Beginning of a Hero’

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to my attempt to improve my Tuesday posts.  I’m going to look back at each of my books and end with a Questions 3 finale.  Best place to start is with Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero.  This was … Continue reading →

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Different Ways to Heal in Fiction

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Healing characters in fiction is always a challenge.  You don’t want to make it too easy or you lose tension.  Too hard and there’s no point in having the option.  The methods are a challenge as well because you have … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Made It To Super Bowl Weekend

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Guess I succeeded in my goals.  Didn’t get to spend as much time with my son as I would have liked.  Lots of appointments, homework, and other stuff showing up during my days of the week.  Feels like everything was … Continue reading →

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Permanent vs Temporary Power Catalyst

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This post might not be as long as I planned.  I mean, it’s pretty self-explanatory.  You can boil power catalysts down into two categories using what I mention in the title.  So, let’s look at each one. Permanent Power Up … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: I Dare You to Comment

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Well, this is a dark one.  Came from a really rough time where I was using poetry to just get my emotions out.  Definitely needed the release. Reading it over, I definitely remember the job that caused this poem.  Very … Continue reading →

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Some of the Types of Power Catalysts

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to say ‘some’ because I’m sure I’ll have missed something.  There are so many methods of triggering powers or magic.  Probably a bunch that haven’t been invented yet.  So, let’s dive into the list. Magical Ingredients/Gestures/Words I’m going … Continue reading →

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Blurb for ‘Darwin & the Fate Bracelet’ Test

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m hoping to publish Darwin & the Fate Bracelet this year.  Need to finish the editing and decide on how to do the naming. The Slumberlord Chronicles: Darwin & the Fate Bracelet is far too long.  Maybe just write it once, but refer … Continue reading →

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What Is a Power Catalyst?

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Fiction that incorporates magic and powers tend to use a ‘power catalyst’.  This is something that is needed to trigger an ability.  I’ll go into the categories on Wednesday, so today is just an overview.  Mostly because I keep thinking … Continue reading →

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