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Magic Duel: Fireball versus Air Shield (Last in the Combat Series)

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the final part of the combat series posts.  Now, it’s hard to go into detail about magic combat because there are different systems.  Wands, incantations, gestures, ingredients, low power, high power, and so many ways you can work … Continue reading →

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Weapon? Who Needs a Weapon? (Part 4 of a Series)

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In the midst of my book debut, I’m still going to continue the post series on writing combat.  We’ve covered guns, melee, and armor.  Means two areas left: hand-to-hand and magic.  Obviously, we’re touching the former if you bothered to … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.- Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 8

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“Welcome to Rainbow Tower!” Fritz announces as he stands with Luke on the other side of the tall, granite wall. “This is the home of the world-renowned casters who helped make Gaia one of the most influential cities in Windemere. … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look For in a Rivalry?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The above might not be the most famous rivalry, but it’s what came to made when I wanted a video about the topic.  Probably because Nyx and Trinity have the same power-level of fights.  At some point, I need to … Continue reading →

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Pointy End Goes Into The Other Man

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Many people believe it is that easy when it comes to swordsmanship.  You can see it in writing where characters are stabbing others with amazing precision and no resistance.  As if blocking and dodging are illegal.  There are many moves … Continue reading →

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Test Scene: It Had to Come Down to This

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I came up with an idea for a much later book.  It’s part of the final battle between Nyx and Trinity, which isn’t a spoiler because it’s made very clear that they are going to have a fight like this.  … Continue reading →

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Unlimited Ammo and One-Handed Greatswords? (Part 1 of a Series)

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ve all seen or read about it.  An 8-shot revolver having 10 bullets?  An enormous sword being wielded by a slender warrior?  Standing a few feet away from an explosion and not getting touched?  These can be great scenes and … Continue reading →

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Super Special Sneak Peek: Clyde’s Awakening

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a quick scene I wrote up dealing with Clyde and Mab.  They are two of the vampires from a future series, but Mab will make an appearance in Legends of Windemere.  Clyde is the big ‘hero’ and this … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek: Family of the Tri-Rune (Unedited)

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Luke patiently waits in the middle of a cleared circle, surrounded by fifty mercenaries who whisper among themselves. He had been ordered to remove his shirt and leather armor patches before being handed a pair of wooden sabers. Conrad happily … Continue reading →

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