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Goal Post: Midweek Days Off are Strange

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Oops.  Set it for 8 PM.  At least I now get to add that I woke up this morning with severe lower back pain.  So much for the goals that depend on getting stuff done over the weekend.  Maybe I’ll … Continue reading →

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Merlin’s Pizzeria: Magic in Every Bite (More than Mushrooms)

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

What do you want?  Oh yeah, welcome to Merlin’s Pizzeria.  Nobody with that name works here, but it gets people inside.  Every slice does somethin’ different and we’re not held responsible for what you do afterwards.  Place your order.  Fine … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Night of 1,000 Stenches

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(One of my sillier poems.  Inspired by a weekly ritual at college, which always had an iffy aftermath.) Arriving once a month Scheduled By a demented madman The night begins With the innocent feast Replicas of food From a foreign … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Magic Tricks in Fantasy Fiction

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

When you think of magic in fiction, you tend to think of fireballs, flight, and all of the flashy spells used in fantasy.  Not surprising since these are the spells that people want to see in these stories.  Yet, there … Continue reading →

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#1 Post of 2021: What is Plot Armor?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published July 5, 2021.  That was a leap.  Guess things died once the summer started.) I was surprised when I ran into people who had never heard of ‘Plot Armor’.  It’s been around for a while and gets … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the Snow!

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

We’re getting hit by a Nor’easter here, which we never seem to be ready for.  It always makes people nervous.  Part of it is because clearing roads is always a pain and you kind of need to drive if you … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: A Life Less Stressed

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Well, this dream didn’t come true.  Though, I’ve learned that a lot of people feel the same way.  That’s a shame.) I dream And pray For a life less stressed * Where sleeping Does not require medicine Or pure exhaustion … Continue reading →

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Alternate Dimensions vs Time Travel

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back, I finished watching the above anime and something got stuck in my head due to the plot.  I apologize in advance for spoilers, so don’t keep reading if you think you’re going to give this show a … Continue reading →

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#2 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Balancing the Humor and the Heavy

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on April 5, 2021.  Still in the colder part of that year.) I like to included humor in my stories.  Yet, I don’t want them to be seen as comedies.  I like to touch on heavy topics … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: This Week Really Tried to Kill Me

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I have no writing news because this past week was rough.  I feel like I said that last weekend, but it stands again.  The stress was high and the fatigue was higher, so I’m just resting up this weekend. Why … Continue reading →

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