Tag Archives: fantasy

Teaser Tuesday: Entering Everthorne

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Continuing The Merchant of Nevra Coil teasers, this is one of the newer regions that the champions will be seeing.  Called Everthorne, this is the northern Sister City and sits in a very difficult region.  A briar forest to the … Continue reading →

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Coming in with a Reputation

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been doing some thinking about heroes and their reputations.  Mostly how I work with them in my books.  I’ve always found it interesting when a character considers the long term affect of their adventures.  Even if they don’t think … Continue reading →

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The Merchant of Nevra Coil Needs Volunteers!

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First, be careful searching for ‘volunteer’ pictures when you have Safe Search off.  Half the stuff was ‘Hunger Games’ and the rest were . . . I’m just glad my son wasn’t in the room because I’m not ready for … Continue reading →

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Using Psionics in Fiction: Nosebleeds, Headaches, & Melty Brains

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

With the introduction of Dariana, I added a new type of power source to the human templates.  Basically, I opened the door for psionics to enter Windemere stories.  For those that don’t know what that means, think of Professor X, … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Why Did We Listen to You?

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I admit that doing teasers from The Merchant of Nevra Coil is tough because I don’t want to reveal one of the big things just yet.  I might do it in next week’s Tuesday thing since I’ll be getting opinions … Continue reading →

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Long Delayed Meetings

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Funny how it took me so long to get to this post.  To be fair, I made a note on a piece of paper with badly erased pencil on it.  Anyway, this is about characters that are connected, but don’t … Continue reading →

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Week of Heat and Possibly Editing

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I already talked about coming back from the trip and this week has been about getting back into the author groove.  The plan was to use Tuesday for a little R&R outlining for a future story.  After that would be … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Having Fun with Yola

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Choosing this at the last minute and going with more Yola Biggs silliness.  How did this happen?  What is happening?  Who is the other woman?  Find out when The Merchant of Nevra Coil is release in August.  Of course that’s … Continue reading →

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Joey Maverick: On Westmount Station by Barb & Michael B. Caffrey #99cents #sciencefiction

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Book Blurb Newly-minted Lieutenant Joey Maverick of the Atlantean Union is finally about to head out into space and is waiting at Westmount Royal Naval Station for ship assignment. Joey thinks no adventure is possible on Westmount Station, but he … Continue reading →

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A Dark and Stormy Night by Barb & Michael B. Caffrey #sciencefiction #99cents

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Book Blurb Joey Maverick, a young Ensign in the Atlantean Union, takes part in a low-tech sailing regatta right before he’s supposed to ship out for space. A storm hits, causing Maverick to take command of his ship and mount … Continue reading →

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