Tag Archives: action

Unlimited Ammo and One-Handed Greatswords? (Part 1 of a Series)

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ve all seen or read about it.  An 8-shot revolver having 10 bullets?  An enormous sword being wielded by a slender warrior?  Standing a few feet away from an explosion and not getting touched?  These can be great scenes and … Continue reading →

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Prodigy of Rainbow Tower on Goodreads!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

An idea was suggested to me by Ionia Martin and I ran with it.  Thank you, Ionia, for giving me this early hype idea and always being there for me and other authors of WordPress. Click on the picture below … Continue reading →

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Origins: War of the Tainted

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I enjoy writing fight scenes, so it should be no surprise that an idea I have brewing revolves around a major war.  This idea was born from playing a lot of Dynasty Warriors, which is based on Romance of the … Continue reading →

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Don’t ‘Black Knight’ Your Characters

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One thing that drives me nuts is when I read a book or watch a movie/TV show and characters ignore injuries.  Running full-speed with a broken leg, bouncing around with busted ribs, and so many other mistakes that seem sloppy. … Continue reading →

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Origins: Ninja Never Wins

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I made some crazy ideas back in college.  Mutant Wrestling Federation with some friends.  A Mega Man role-playing game that never got played.  Yet, there is one that I keep wondering if I should go back to. Ninja Never Wins … Continue reading →

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Origin: The War Torn

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This isn’t so much an origin, but a forming idea that came, went, and has returned.  A few years back, I was going to run a game in a system called ‘Big Eyes, Small Mouth’.  This is for anime-type games.  … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak: Power of the Gypsy

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“She tricked me again,” Trinity growls as she drags herself out of the river. She looks up at the top of the thirty-foot waterfall with a cold, angry stare. Trinity is still amazed at the detail of the landscape illusion … Continue reading →

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Of Broken Readers and Giant Battles

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My WordPress reader is simply not behaving today.  It doesn’t even tell me when there are new posts to look at.  I have to refresh and even then it’s iffy.  So, I’m sure I’m missing posts as they come up.  … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek: Never Mess With Fizzle

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Note:  This is from the book that I’m currently working on, so it has not been edited.  It’s just been a big Fizzle week, so I thought I’d give him a shining moment here.) Fizzle darts around the clearing surrounding … Continue reading →

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Shadows Over Sheradan by Scott Barker

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I met an other fantasy author at the convention named Scott Barker.  He’s a great guy and we got to talk shop.  His book is titled Shadows Over Sheradan.  Like me, his book emerged from a Dungeons & Dragons game … Continue reading →

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