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Origins: Phi Beta Files

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A little back story here.  In freshman year of college, a few friends make a fake fraternity because they wanted to be in one, but were too lazy to pledge.  It was called Phi Beta and the only reason I … Continue reading →

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What Keeps Selenia Hamilton Going

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I think I’m going to keep up with a few minor characters and villains on this new type of post.  We all know what drives the main cast, but the supporting cast is always a mystery to the reader. So, … Continue reading →

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It’s Alive!!! (Monster Making.)

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure this is a problem only for certain genres:  Your heroes (or victims) are traveling through their adventure and they’re attacked by a tentacled horror.  Wait!  Maybe it’s a flying grizzly bear.  I could go old-school with a chimera.  … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Just a reminder that there are 3 days left of the Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Goodreads Giveaway.  2 signed copies are up for grabs here.

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Origins: Yum-Tum Tavern

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Every now and again, I want to write a fun story that has no real purpose.  No world-changing events or dastardly deeds.  Something to bring home the fact that real people live in Windemere.  I’m never sure if this is … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: The Lich

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You knew it was coming.  The main villain had to get a chance in the hot seat at some point.  He’s also a tiny bit annoyed that it took so long.  After all, his minion and the book mascot went … Continue reading →

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Sales Progress Report

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, as part of my experiments, I figured I should make a post-holiday report.  Though, this really wasn’t the best holiday to make a sale for.  That’s besides the point here. Only 4 copies of Bestiary of Blatherhorn Vale have … Continue reading →

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Wonders and Questions

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Pricing News and Question So, Beginning of a Hero is back to 2.99 pricing.  This brings out a few questions that I probably should ponder.  What would be successful sales at this price to keep the price sensible?  Should I … 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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Monday Post with a Memorial Day Message

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, thank you to everyone who sent well-wishes for my grandmother.  She’s doing better and back home.  Hopefully we can go through the week without another scare. Second, thank you to everyone who reblogged my post about Bestiary of Blatherhorn … Continue reading →

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