Tag Archives: characters

7 Tips to Having Nobility in Fiction

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

As a fantasy author, I have to consider the layers of society.  Nobles are the clearest division because they are composed of the kings, queens, princes, princesses, and other titled folks.  A reader will have an immediate reaction to these … Continue reading →

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#1 Post of 2021: What is Plot Armor?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published July 5, 2021.  That was a leap.  Guess things died once the summer started.) I was surprised when I ran into people who had never heard of ‘Plot Armor’.  It’s been around for a while and gets … Continue reading →

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Pet Peeve: Casual First Kill

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I have a small pet peeve that comes up from time to time.  Not sure if this bugs other people since we tend to think of killing in action movies as normal.  Yet, how normal should it be for a … Continue reading →

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Coming to the End of Their Road

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve voiced my awkward opinion on the finale for War of Nytefall.  Yet, I’m not the only one who has something to say.  Mostly it’s good-bye, but I’m sure the cast has some thoughts on coming to the end of their … Continue reading →

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Magrus the Purifier

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Another new character showing up in War of Nytefall: Eulogy is Magrus the Purifier, who is hard to explain.  Well, not that hard, but I don’t really know where to go with him since he’s fairly simple.  Not a bad thing … Continue reading →

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Who to Interview in December? (War of Nytefall: Eulogy is Coming)

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I mentioned last weekend that it looks like I’m on track to release War of Nytefall: Eulogy in December.  I’m working hard on the editing and I’m trying to figure out some blog post topics.  Not easy with a book that … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: The Author Vessel/Surrogate/Avatar

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Many authors insert either themselves or a version of themselves into a story.  It could be a realistic version or even an idealistic.  Maybe you’re a side character or a cameo, but other times the author may be the protagonist.  … Continue reading →

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What is Plot Armor?

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I was surprised when I ran into people who had never heard of ‘Plot Armor’.  It’s been around for a while and gets tossed about the Internet fairly often.  It shows up a lot when it comes to action adventure, … Continue reading →

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Summer Teaser Tuesdays

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I was thinking of what to do for Tuesdays during the summer.  I’m hoping to be either writing the first Slumberlord book or spending time with my son.   Almost chose ‘Character Interviews’, but those take attention and don’t usually work out.  … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Power Levels

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Sticking to the theme here, which is really turning into a pseudo-analysis of the Dragon Ball system.  We did energy attacks and powering up, but another thing that comes about are the power levels.  Once Dragon Ball Z showed up, … Continue reading →

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