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Post Revisited: Crushers of Souls and Puppies

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Due to being busy with things and heading out for the weekend, I’m going to keep the ‘Post Revisits’ going for today.  This one was originally posted on January 2, 2013. I read a post about the characteristics of heroes … Continue reading →

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Kira Grasdon: The Conflicted Chameleon

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Kira Grasdon is a difficult character for me and she seems to be creating the biggest amount of debate.  That’s not the point of this though.  Her themes make her a complicated supporting cast member.  With her physical absence in … Continue reading →

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A Message from Adriana of Immortal Wars

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m betting all of you think Luke Callindor and his friends are the oldest voices in this idiot’s head.  He’s the first one, the published one, the good one.  You would be surprised to find out that not every character … Continue reading →

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Character Origins: Ryusuke Kuroyama

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned a character named Sin.  He is an wandering thief who really becomes more adventurer than criminal.  One of the things with his series is that new allies and enemies get introduced in every book.  There are a few … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Warriors and Casters?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the early challenges I had with writing fantasy is the urge to have Swiss Army knife characters.  The caster could fight without magic and the warrior would gain the ability to cast powerful magic.  I was in high … 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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What Do You Look for in Character Evolution

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the benefits to writing a series is that you get to extend your character’s evolution. They don’t have to fully mature by the end of the first book. This is something for readers to remember too. Once a … 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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Ask a Character: Trinity

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In honor of Prodigy of Rainbow Tower debuting at the end of the month, I’m opening the floor to one of the new characters.  I already did an interview for Nyx, so we’re going to get to know her sinister … Continue reading →

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Character Poem: Fritz Warrenberg

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This old gnome Full of life and knowledge Builder of the future With a brain that never sleeps Distracted by a female form No matter size and shape Fritz is a lover of all things Be it women or inventions … Continue reading →

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