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Guest Post with Lyn Horner: Lara and Delvin in ‘Talk of Destiny’

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Today we have Lyn Horner and Lara Spenser from Rescuing Lara, which is available on Amazon.  Also, don’t forget to check out Legends of Windemere: the Spirit Well to get more of Delvin Cunningham.) The sound of clacking practice swords filled the air … Continue reading →

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A Dark Destiny of Evil: Villains Can Be Chosen Too

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

We always think about the heroes who are destined.  Good is always chosen by the gods while evil . . . where does the villain come from?  I mean, it’s weird that only the heroes are hand-picked while their enemies … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You’re a Destined Hero

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

The title is pretty self-explanatory.  Still, I should say something . . . Buy Crossing Bedlam for 99 cents because it has NOTHING to do with destiny. You get the feeling you’re being watched.  Not by anyone around you or anything … Continue reading →

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The Chosen One: Loved & Hated

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Apparently, I did write about Destiny and Free Will long ago.  This time, I’m hoping to get more into the characters that are bound by such things.  Still, I’ll do a quick summary of how these two forces work in … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Mortal Question from an Immortal’s Lips

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I really wanted to share part of Book 14, but it reveals too much.  Epic fight scenes always go over well as teasers.  Still, I have to behave and remember that I have a book to promote.  A little inside … 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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Windemere Excerpts: Meeting of the Gods

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming in 2nd place are the Gods of Windemere.  Again, keep in mind that I’m scheduling these posts.  As I type this intro, it is November 1st and I’m going to be tackling the final edits in a few days.  … Continue reading →

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What is the Law of Influence?

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The Law of Influence is mentioned several times in the blog and the books.  This is the one rule of the gods and it was created when a mortal nearly destroyed them.  Prior to this event, the gods toyed with … Continue reading →

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Destined Champions of Windemere: A Delicate Origin

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most difficult things about pitching or explaining Legends of Windemere is that it involves the concept of destiny.  I get a lot of complaints about how my heroes are prophesied and this takes away the tension.  Typically, … Continue reading →

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Birthdays in Literature Mean Uh-Oh

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One thing I’ve learned in writing is that when you see a birthday scene, something BIG is about to happen.  Whether it be Bilbo Baggins leaving the ring to Frodo or Harry Potter being told he’s a wizard, this event … Continue reading →

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