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Profiles in Sun and Blood: Characters of ‘War of Nytefall’

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Next Thursday will start the War of Nytefall character profiles in order to introduce the 13 main characters.  You’ll get to learn about their origins, personality, and a little bit about their roles without getting into spoilers.  I don’t have pictures for … Continue reading →

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Saying Good-Bye

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

With Legends of Windemere: Warlord of the Forgotten Age, I’ve been thinking a lot about goodbyes.  There are the ones I’m giving to characters that I’ll never write again for various reasons.  There are those that are being said or unsaid between … Continue reading →

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The Reaper Visits Windemere: Character Deaths

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Little did those red shirts know, they were standing in front of the airlock instead of the elevator.  Oops! Seriously though, character deaths have been a phantom looming over my head since the beginning of Legends of Windemere.  Due to the plot … Continue reading →

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Delvin Cunningham Answers Your Questions

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

On October 30th, I made a post asking for questions that Delvin can answer. This is to help kick off the hype and final march towards Legends of Windemere: Warlord of the Forgotten Age. Let’s start. N.A. Granger asked: What do … Continue reading →

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Timoran Wrath Answers Your Questions

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

On October 23rd, I made a post asking for questions that Timoran can answer. This is to help kick off the hype and final march towards Legends of Windemere: Warlord of the Forgotten Age. Let’s start. L. Marie asked: What do … Continue reading →

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Creating Emotions in Fiction

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

For many authors, one of the most important goals of writing a story is creating an emotional response in the reader.  It covers the entire range from anger to relief to happiness.  I’m sure most avid readers have had a … Continue reading →

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The Instinctive Hero: Guts Over Brains

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

On the other end of the mental spectrum are those characters who demand almost entirely on instinct.  Just like Thinkers, they aren’t entirely instinct, but that’s what drives them more than planning.  Much like their tactics, these characters are fairly … Continue reading →

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Ichabod Brooks: A Character with a Long and Mysterious Past

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Ichabod Brooks has had a long and exciting life that could fill many books with adventures.  His youthful years were reckless, but he survived and gained the skills that would make him a legend.  The middle of his career showed … Continue reading →

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Q & A with Ichabod Brooks

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

So, here are the questions and answers for the Ichabod Brooks Q&A.  Thank you to everyone who participated.  Enjoy the fun! From C.S. Boyack: Ichabod, what experience do you have with the gnomes and their inventions? I’m friends with a … Continue reading →

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Leave a Question for Ichabod Brooks

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Two posts in one day?  This must mean something is coming down the pipeline, but what can it be.  Well, the title and picture might be a big clue, so I hope there are people willing to participate. I like … Continue reading →

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