Tag Archives: characters

Introducing the New Guy

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A risk of writing a series is that the story and characters can become stale if it goes on for too long.  One of the ways to combat this is the introduction of new characters throughout the series.  This can … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: Zaria the Goddess of Purity

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m rather surprised I haven’t put Zaria into the hotseat.  She’s rather low key even though she’s a major player in Windemere.  Besides being the Goddess of Purity, Zaria is a rival of Gabriel the Destiny God.  They hate each … Continue reading →

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The Shape Changing Author

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I put the above clip in because I feel bad that I forgot to mention Mystique on Wednesday.  Totally slipped my mind, which is shameful.  How can anyone forget a naked blue woman who’s also a redhead?  If that’s … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: Kira Grasdon

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I’m putting Kira Grasdon on the hotseat.  This young woman is a merchant’s daughter and meets Luke Callindor at the Hamilton Military Academy.  She takes on the role of love interest and is a character with some combat ability, … Continue reading →

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Origins: Drusilia

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a future character who might be showing up at the very end of Legends of Windemere.  She is the daughter of Queen Trinity, which doesn’t mean her mother lives or dies.  It only means her mother had sex.  … Continue reading →

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Character Origins: Queen Ionia

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, this character is named after Ionia of Readfulthings.  She has become a dear friend even though we only met this year, 2013.  So, I’m sure people are already jumping to the comments for one reason or another. Now, the … Continue reading →

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Danger of a Series: Slow Grow vs Impatience

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s a bittersweet benefit to doing a series.  As an author, you can gradually craft and mold your characters.  They don’t have to reach their peak by the end of the first book.  In fact, that would probably end the … Continue reading →

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Four eBooks for 99 Cents Each!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the Eve of All Hallows Eve, so I should be talking about horror and pushing my horror novella.  Instead, I’ve realized that not everyone likes to be scared.  After all, not every child dresses up as a monster.  … Continue reading →

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Mwahaha! Who Likes a Mad Scientist?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Around this time of year, you get all the ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and zombies coming out to play.  I’ve noticed that one archetype of horror gets very little attention beyond a few sexy or goofy outfits among adults.  So, let’s … Continue reading →

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The One Who Lived After Their World Died

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Yesterday, I let the oldest character in my head get out her frustration.  Adriana was created in 10th grade when I was putting the Immortal Wars series together.  I wrote the first two books and Vanity Pressed the first book.  … Continue reading →

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