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Character Poem: Nyx

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Violet eyes burn with flames Gentleness buried Under a storm of fury Magic is not at her fingertips It is in her veins A powerful child of aura Blazing scourge Upon the battlefield Cast from home and comfort To discover … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in a Sequel?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

                So this is the big question that actually started my idea for these types of posts.  Since Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is a sequel, I’m really curious to see … Continue reading →

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Home Stretch to Publishing

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Less than 24 hours before Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is live.  Advertising e-mails are in draft mode, personal blog post about debut is schedule, store section set up, and whatever else I could think of.  Still have … Continue reading →

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City Poem: Freedom

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

End of the river road Where the Scar Cuts the town in half Nobles lounge in vast estates Behind the walls and bridges Safe from pirate fleets That crash and fail upon the stones Welcome to the Southern Sister Where … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in a Villain?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Say what you want about Disney, but they always have great villains.  Scar, Jafar, Hades, and Maleficent are only a few and most people can quickly rattle off most of them.  The heroes are remembered easily because their names are … Continue reading →

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Character Poem: Fizzle

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tiny dragon Wings of crimson silk Dainty and fragile upon sight Might stronger than one thinks Spells of ancient lore Waiting in his mind Settling on his tongue Among the apple seeds and mist Fizzle is sweet To all that … Continue reading →

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City Poem: Vorgabog

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Quaint and quiet Little village on the river More port than town Holding supplies and product To prepare the ships that pass So different from the others No danger can be found Which makes it perfect For those with darker … Continue reading →

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Do Characters Need Birthdays?

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is something that’s been plaguing me for a while.  Is it necessary for characters to have birthdays?  I’ve read many fantasy series where the birthdays pass without notice or aren’t mentioned at all.  Personally, I never really thought about … Continue reading →

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Now What? Also, Cake or Death?

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The video has nothing to do with anything I’m about to talk about.  The video is entirely for entertainment.  The rest is business . . . I swear I said that with a straight face. The toddler turns 4 this … Continue reading →

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Character Poem: The Hellfire Elf

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Demonic assassin Born from fear and fire Nursed on delicious pain Putrid magic in its veins Hidden by armored skin Resembling armor spiked and thick Any form is his to take As he stalks his prey A juggernaut of pride … Continue reading →

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