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Poetry Day: Human Hyena

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(I think we all know a person like this.  Maybe some of us have gone through a phase where we were this person.) Hurling nasty barbs At all that you find silly Your goal is laughter But only from your … Continue reading →

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Best of 2023 #1: 7 Tips to Writing Teenage Protagonists

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 6, 2023. So, more than half the year, my posts were essentially duds.) This is going to be tougher than I expected.  After all, I haven’t been a teenager in decades, so I’m kind of out … Continue reading →

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‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ Available on Amazon!

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This was the big and only release of last year.  Do I Need to Use a Dragon? was a challenge in that it wasn’t really fiction.  It was all about me trying to write a ‘how to’ book, which several people … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Hoarder

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally inspired by a commercial for the show ‘Hoarders’.  Now, I can think of it relating to another class of people.  It is funny how an animal that hoards things is studied as an abnormality, but humans aspire … Continue reading →

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The Bedlam Books on Amazon!

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

. . . . . . . . . I know I should let them rest, but I always feel like mentioning these books.  Crossing Bedlam and Chasing Bedlam came about from me wanting to write an R-rated adventure.  It takes place … Continue reading →

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Characters With a Death Wish

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I guess the quote above is what a literal death wish is.  That would be an acceptance that life has an ending and you’re okay with that eventuality.  Doesn’t sound like you’re wishing for death, which is how fiction tends … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Week of Cold and Treading Water

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Heard this song on Pandora yesterday morning during my shower.  Really caught my attention.  Been a while since a new song grabbed me like this. Anyway, this week didn’t see much in the way of writing or editing.  Might have … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Here We Are Again

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(I don’t remember the specific events, but that’s probably because it happened a lot in the past.  You start making headway and think you’re about to gain stability.  Then, you get one unforeseen accident and you’re back to the starting … Continue reading →

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Best of 2023 #3: 7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally posted on March 8th, 2023.  Seems I started 2023 strong.) Since these kinds of weapons differ from swords and spears, you can’t always use the same tactics.  Swinging a club will not have the same effect as … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Pensive Pen Shop: All Purchases Come with Laundromat Coupons

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little shop where you can buy any of our special pens.  They’re special because they all do something magical.  We make sure that what you purchase only functions in your hands too.  So, there is no fear … Continue reading →

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