Monthly Archives: December 2012

It’s That Time of Years

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Happy New Year to everyone out there.  Have fun, be safe, and hope 2013 finds a way to out-perform 2012.

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 9

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

“Remember to eat everything on your plate, dear. Old Betty has to keep all of you growing warriors fed, so there shouldn’t be any reason to waste food,” the elderly woman advises Luke from behind the serving counter after handing … Continue reading →

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Big Step in the Right Direction

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Today was going to be a day of writing when my son wasn’t demanding that I chase him around the house. On a whim, I looked into something and spent the day planning what I would need when I go … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 8

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

The second Luke passes through the large wooden doors of the stables, he is struck by the scent of hay and animals. He can see that the long, back wall of the stables is the defensive wall with several windows … Continue reading →

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Night of 1,000 Stenches

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Arriving once a month Scheduled By a demented madman The night begins With the innocent feast Replicas of food From a foreign land Drenched in sauces That range from soup To liquid fire It is a hearty meal That breaks … Continue reading →

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No Fun in Perfection

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

(Note: I’m writing this with a 100+ fever, so bear with me here.) I read a fantasy book where the main character was flawless. He learned magic and swordsmanship with ease. The other characters were in awe of him even … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 7

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

The grass is still moist with dew by the time Luke and Stiletto come within sight of the military academy. Luke is awe-struck by the academy, which is surrounded by an enormous wooden wall. Even more impressive than the wall … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 6

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Luke finally stops running when he comes to a river. He turns to look at the sobbing messenger who is limping a few feet behind him. Stiletto trots behind the stranger, keeping a cautious eye on him. The protective dog … Continue reading →

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Stiletto

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

This dog might appear to be a very minor character and I fully admit to forgetting about him time to time when I first wrote Beginning of a Hero. Truthfully, he barely showed up once the first chapter was over. … Continue reading →

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Zombie Horrorscope

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Ares battles against the swarm. Cursing loud with little charm. Soon his face is being chewed. By a zombie with the name tag ‘dude’. Taurus makes a stand alone. Every chance to run is blown. He will be eaten to … Continue reading →

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