Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Next . . .

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Many times I have been asked who I write like. Do I want to be the next Tolkien, Lewis, Jordan, etc.? I never liked this question because it immediately makes me think that people expect me to be unoriginal. I … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 5

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

“What is this important mission that Duke Solomon has for me?” asks a tall man in shiny platemail. The towering warrior stands in the middle of a clearing with the remains of a large campsite scattered around him. A gray … Continue reading →

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Brewing Idea

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

I enjoy writing fantasy and science-fiction and have very little intention of wandering out of my little world to explore.  It’s safe and under my control.  So, I find it strange that I have this urge to write a novella/short … Continue reading →

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Thieves and Laughter

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

I like writing scenes with manipulative thieves in them.  It’s surprisingly entertaining  writing both sides of this type of exchange. One side has to believable, but also subtly bend the truth that the reader is aware of. The other side … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 4

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Visindor Forest remains at peace as it has every morning for centuries. Birds sing and shimmering pixies play tag in the warm sunlight. Glistening droplets of dew cover the leaves and grass as animals quietly venture out of their homes. … Continue reading →

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Game vs. Book: Difference in the Details

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

At the age of thirteen, I was introduced to Dungeons & Dragons, which opened the door to several other dice-based roleplaying games. This hobby lasted through college and a few years beyond. If you think I’m outing myself as a … Continue reading →

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Luke Callindor

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking that since tomorrow’s post is about the difficulty in converting D&D game characters into book characters and Luke makes his website debut on Friday, I should talk about him. Luke Callindor was created in my freshman year … Continue reading →

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Rare Gloating

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Finished writing a full chapter in one day. Probably never going to do it again for a long time, but it feels nice to get something like that accomplished.

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Legend of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 3

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

“Unnatural beast,” growls a silky voice that passes over the oceans and returns to the throat of its patient mistress. A gorgeous elven woman with chocolate brown hair stands on the pristine shores of Ambervale. The goddess turns away from … Continue reading →

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Weekend of Progress

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Due to the heavy traffic and noise of the house, I use the weekend to work on outlining stories and fine-tuning characters for my other series.  Legends of Windemere is already flushed out and all 15 books are outlined, so … Continue reading →

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