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How Are Windemere Vampires Different From Other Vampires?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is another question by L. Marie and I went into detail on this post. So I’m not going to go too far into the origin of the vampires. I’m going to compare the two vampire species of Windemere. Old … Continue reading →

Posted in Legends of Windemere | Tagged author, blood, Dawn Fangs, fantasy, Legends of Windemere, magic, monsters, vampires, Windemere, writing | 9 Comments

How Do Auras Influence Magic?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This question was asked by L.Marie. I mention auras and magic a lot in my books and blog. They are the core of magic in Windemere and I spoke about their origin in a post from long ago. The basics … Continue reading →

Posted in Legends of Windemere | Tagged auras, author, fantasy, fiction, Legends of Windemere, magic, Nyx, Sari, sorcerers, sorceress, spells, spirit, Trinity, Windemere, wizards, writing | 15 Comments

How Powerful is the Kingdom of Serab?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

In Beginning of a Hero, Luke Callindor is hired to protect the heir of Serab from the Lich and the Hellfire Elf. In Prodigy of Rainbow Tower, he has to escort the heir back home. In Allure of the Gypsies, … Continue reading →

Posted in Legends of Windemere | Tagged author, Duke Solomon, fantasy, fiction, kingdom, Legends of Windemere, politics, power, Windemere, writing | 7 Comments

Midweek Head Mess

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

No school for weeksWhile mommy is awayNo more time for FrozenOnly time to playTrains going down the hallwayBooks scattered on the rugsLegos oddly clean One nightmare’s all it takesBecause mommy can’t stay upLeaving daddy to try his bestA bath at … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged author, child, children, parenthood, play, poem, poet, poetry, writing | 26 Comments

If you have Magic Healers, why are there still diseases?

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a fair question since magic can do so much, especially when you have healing potions and magic doctors. So many people get confused when people are dying of diseases and injuries. It gets even more baffling when you … Continue reading →

Posted in Legends of Windemere | Tagged auras, author, diseases, fantasy, fiction, healing, Legends of Windemere, magic, parasites, priests, Windemere, writing | 21 Comments

What Do the Dragons of Windemere Eat?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One question that comes up a lot for fantasy in general is what dragons eat. You would think meat and you’d be right. The question really stems from wondering how a creature so massive can exist without wiping out an … Continue reading →

Posted in Legends of Windemere | Tagged author, dragons, drites, eating, fantasy, fiction, food, Legends of Windemere, magic, monsters, Weapon Dragons, Windemere, writing | 8 Comments

And So Begins Weeks of Mild Activity

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

(I’m having trouble with my blog. The menu bar at the top doesn’t show up, so I won’t always know when notifications appear. Looks like technical difficulties for today.) So this week is where everything changes and I’ll be less … Continue reading →

Posted in Goal Posts | Tagged author, fatherhood, goals, kids, toddlers, writing | 11 Comments

Destined Champions of Windemere: A Delicate Origin

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most difficult things about pitching or explaining Legends of Windemere is that it involves the concept of destiny. I get a lot of complaints about how my heroes are prophesied and this takes away the tension. Typically, … Continue reading →