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What Do You Look for in a Villain?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Say what you want about Disney, but they always have great villains.  Scar, Jafar, Hades, and Maleficent are only a few and most people can quickly rattle off most of them.  The heroes are remembered easily because their names are … 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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Character Poem: Luke Callindor

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

  Born to fame Trained a warrior Heir to a legacy of legends Yet greener than the grass Handsome and skilled As best a youngling can be Replacing experience with courage Immature and bold Doing the unthinkable As if daring … Continue reading →

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So That’s What Book 5 is About?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned a few times that The Compass Key has had more battles than the other 4 books of Legends of Windemere combined.  It’s been worrisome because it feels like it isn’t me, but it works for the story.  I’ve … 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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I’m Ahead and I Have a Name Question

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve already accomplished 5 of my 7 weekly goals.  One of the two remaining is nearly impossible to do and I shouldn’t have listed it anyway.  The other remaining one is waiting for the weekend.  This is strange for me … Continue reading →

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Curbing the Beast

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The final dot is made My writing done for the day Still I hear that monster Scratching at my mind I had to let him out To make the scene complete Easing on the chainThat wraps around his throat I … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: A D/A Dialogue Roundtable Discussion

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a guest post from the D/A Dialogues.  Thank you to Katie for writing this post and I hope everyone goes to follow her site.  Her posts are always informative and entertaining.) A: Welcome to the D/A Dialogue Roundtable. … Continue reading →

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Character Paths: Destiny Vs Free Will

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You ever wonder if something happens to you because it was destined?  You had no choice in it happening, but you’re stuck with it.  You do look back as see if there was something you did to earn your fate.  … Continue reading →

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