Monthly Archives: March 2013

Moderate Success

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I read an article last week that said a Kindle book is considered a moderate success when it hits 500 sales.  I’m at 526 and still rising through the ranks of the Epic Fantasy lists.  I’m happy about this, but … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.- Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 6

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“I’m going to miss this place. What about the rest of you?” Nimby cheerfully asks as he joins the others at the front gate. The sky is filled with rainclouds that give the day a slightly depressing appearance. “I can’t … Continue reading →

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Week of Derailment

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I swear that something out there is angry at me for something.  After computer problems, crippling stomach problems, errands, and all other levels of delays, I thought there was nothing else that could happen. Enter a cracked tooth and tomorrow’s … Continue reading →

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Prodigy of Rainbow Tower: Book Blurb

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I decided to write up the book description for Prodigy of Rainbow Tower: The action-packed, humor-filled, dramatic sequel to Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero. Battling through a demonic assassin and an army of monsters, Luke Callindor has survived … Continue reading →

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Monster Origins: Orc

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

When I started writing fantasy, I had the Orcs be their usually ugly, angry, raiding selves because that’s how I was raised to see them.  I never really considered that they could have depth until I outlined one specific story … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding My Internet

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

For those keeping score, I didn’t come out ahead yesterday.  Crippling stomach pain that seems to have actually been a locking of a lower back muscle.  Couldn’t even finish editing the shortest chapter of Book 4.  Toddler tantrums, no appetite, … Continue reading →

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Danger of Vanity Press Rears Its Head

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I got hit with some massive abdominal pain about 2 hours ago, so I’m not doing too hot.  The event that I’m about to mention and warn people about didn’t help.  Now, I’m not saying that this is the … Continue reading →

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Papercut

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Little gash on my finger. How much longer will you linger?   Thriving where my pointer bends. How can I ever make you mend?   It has been weeks since you appeared. Are you infected as I feared?   I … Continue reading →

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Child Protagonists: Parenting at its Best

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

There are several types of protagonists that one can choose from.  You have true blue heroes, anti-heroes, resistant heroes, silent heroes, and so many others that have their own strengths and flaws.  One of the most difficult heroes, in my … Continue reading →

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Day of Incoherence

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ll be mumbling, fumbling around today.  Thankfully, it’s a short chapter that I have to edit . . . along with what I didn’t get to yesterday.  Anyway, sleep was not a luxury that I could indulge in last night.  … Continue reading →

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