Tag Archives: defiance

Author Month: The White Whale Project

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, what is a ‘White Whale Project’?  Named after Moby Dick, this is the story idea that you can’t get to work, but refuse to send into the abyss.  You have spent countless hours trying to figure it out.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Hurt a Hero: Don’t Read If You’re a Hero. Thanks.

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Don’t let the picture fool you.  We aren’t talking exclusively about physical pain and torment.  That’s fairly easy and people have their own preferences.  Some villains go for the bones while others focus on the skin.  I went to Evil … Continue reading →

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Core of the Champions: Nyx

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Nyx is a powerful sorceress and her love of fire shows that she used to simply be called the ‘Fire Hero’.  Wasn’t really sure how this worked in the game because she didn’t learn any fire magic until a year … Continue reading →

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Author Life: Confidence is Key

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You really need to have confidence in yourself and your writing to get far.  We all have moments of doubt, but you need to retain some level of defiance in the face of bad reviews, stupid mistakes, and whatever else … Continue reading →

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Quest of the Broken-Hearted Part 2

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m not going to do any real spoilers here.  I’m also going to remind people that this is a possibility and it’s turning out to be the one that needs some prep work if I’m going to use it.  … Continue reading →

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Uh . . . What Happened to My Lich?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m still working on the first chapter section of book 5, but have to take a break to cook an early, reheatable dinner.  It’s chicken parm if anyone is wondering.  The truth is that I really don’t want to do … Continue reading →

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Message to My History

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Poetry Prompt #10) Defiance Tell them to F*ck off I am sure they all will scoff Ignore them for they are no help Until you prove you are not a whelp A lost child with the mind of a stupid … Continue reading →

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Fighting to the End

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to be trying a new style called a nonet.  I was told about this style by dribblingpensioner who is a very talented poet.  I am very thankful that he took the time to explain this poetic style to … Continue reading →

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Not Work

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I toil at the keys Checking site and spam Eyes straining As words fly to life Flowing from fingers To the blurring screen I take a break Switching to ink and lead Scrawling on dead trees Until my mind is … Continue reading →

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Origin Week: Sari

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Where to even begin with this colorful ball of chaos?  Beginning is the best, but only because it might make her slightly more understandable.  Sari was played by Sarah who joined the game during our third semester after it had … Continue reading →

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