Monthly Archives: July 2013

Book review: “Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero” by Charles Yallowitz

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on S.K. Nicholls:
Book cover art by Jason Pedersen  To my readers:  As you know from my book reviews, I am trying to broaden my horizons by reading more outside my genre of Fiction>Drama, and Murder Mystery.  I…

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Sneak Peek: Comedy on the L’Dandrin River

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Luke smiles before vaulting over the railing to the deck below. He sees that Nimby and Fritz are already waiting on the escape raft. Luke takes a cautious step onto the simple craft and signals for the sailors to start … Continue reading →

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All For One by Bryan Adams, Sting, and Rod Stewart

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Forgot this one, which is important for several personal reasons.

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Leaving You Entertained

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to be in NYC tomorrow, so I might only be checking comments and testing out my iPhone.  Depends on wi-fi, the day’s activities, sobriety, the heat, and the avoidance of police.  I’ll get my usual morning check done … Continue reading →

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The Impossible (and the Possible) Quest

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Eye-Dancers:
I’ll never forget him.  His name was John.  I really didn’t know him all that well, but he was a fellow English major back when I went to college, and he shared several of the same…

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Character Poem: Luke Callindor

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

  Born to fame Trained a warrior Heir to a legacy of legends Yet greener than the grass Handsome and skilled As best a youngling can be Replacing experience with courage Immature and bold Doing the unthinkable As if daring … Continue reading →

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So That’s What Book 5 is About?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned a few times that The Compass Key has had more battles than the other 4 books of Legends of Windemere combined.  It’s been worrisome because it feels like it isn’t me, but it works for the story.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want in Female Characters?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the big things about Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is the introduction of Nyx and Trinity.  They are the female spellcasters for both sides of the conflict and I think they’re badasses.  Very powerful and very … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Scavengers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

They smell it A time of weakness When I am not me Distracted and hurt The stress Has taken its toll I am weak I give them an opening An accident of thought They strike Decimating confidence Making my life … Continue reading →

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City Poem: Gaia

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The western Sister Largest of her siblings Bustling with every race From orc to elf to calico Each living side by side As griffins guard the sky Sun glints off the tower Built by rainbow stones Cascading on a marketplace … Continue reading →

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