Tag Archives: characters

Welcome to the Character Addition Center

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to the Character Addition Center where we help you insert a new face into your existing story.  We talked on the phone and you said your series needed a new hero.  Is this a replacement, a temporary stand-in, or … Continue reading →

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Character Hot Seat: Timoran Wrath & Fizzle

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

One is a wise and powerful barbarian that has a moderate fear of magic.  The other is a purple-scaled, dragonfly-winged dragon with enough magic to punch a hole through a mountain.  Timoran Wrath and Fizzle make for an interesting pairing, … Continue reading →

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Character Hot Seat: Gabriel the Destiny God & Baron Arthuru Kernaghan

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Baron Kernaghan is the time-locked main villain of the series and tied for 3rd with Luke Callindor and Fizzle.  He is the great darkness that was wiped from the memory and history of Windemere.  His return will revive his legacy, … Continue reading →

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Character Hot Seat: Nyx & Delvin Cunningham

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Nyx took the #2 spot, so I’m pairing her off with Delvin Cunningham.  These two always have great scenes together.  At least to me, there’s a special bond brewing here.  Delvin is the only one to really throw Nyx off … Continue reading →

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Character Hot Seat: Queen Trinity & Yola Biggs

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Queen Trinity of the Chaos Elves won the overall poll and her best friend Yola Biggs the Chaos Goddess got a vote.  So I figured it would be fun to talk to the two villainesses of LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE.  They … Continue reading →

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Character Hot Seat: Luke Callindor, Kira Grasdon, & Sari

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

The poll from March 15th is done and there were a lot of characters who got a vote.  Looking at the top ones, I realized that many of them have won these before and then go on to get no … Continue reading →

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You Know They Can’t Hear You, Right?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Contrary to the belief of some people, characters don’t know they’re in a fictional story. I know Deadpool is one of the exceptions, but even then he can’t hear you shouting at the comic book. Screaming for the blonde to … Continue reading →

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The Outline: A Plotter’s Plan

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of my writing system that makes me … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by John W. Howell: The Untrained Thriller Hero

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Thank you to John W. Howell for writing an insightful post! Last week Charles asked me a question, and I took some time to think it over. His question was a request. Here is the quote, “tips to making a … Continue reading →

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Wedging Romance into Fantasy

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Having romance in a fantasy story seems to be a kiss of death for some people.  At least today since I remember most fantasy books I read in my youth had some type of romantic subplot.  Is there anything you … Continue reading →

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