Tag Archives: fantasy

Reminder and Call for Volunteers

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

WINDEMERE TWUBS CHAT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21 8-11 PM EST. INSTRUCTIONS TO BE POSTED ON SATURDAY There we go.  That gets the reminder out of the way. Now for the volunteer part.  I’m going to be releasing LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: … Continue reading →

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Sticky Post: Twubs Chat on Saturday March 21st 8-11 PM EST

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

The Title Says It All! Join me at any point during the 8-11 PM EST period and have some fun.  Chat about writing, ask me about the books, ask my characters any questions, and just have some fun on Twitter. … Continue reading →

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Snow is Melting and The Rain Is Coming

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to see if making this post later in the day helps with traffic.  If it doesn’t then I’m switching it back to Sunday.  Seems while people are busy posting on Saturday, there isn’t much action.  Understandable since this … Continue reading →

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The Outline: A Plotter’s Plan

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of my writing system that makes me … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings Time Weekend: Arizona, You Lucky Bastards

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First a big thanks for Sally Ember, L. Marie, and M.T. McGuire for hosting me on Wednesday.  The one for Sally was a joint post with Nicholas Rossis too, so click on these links for a look.  Those were a … Continue reading →

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Returning to the Pen: My First Week Back to Legends of Windemere

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First of all, let me direct you to all of the guest posts I’ve had this week: John W. Howell- Maintaining a Character’s Core in a Series Leigh Michaels- Writing a Lengthy Series Oloriel Moonshadow- Mentally Maintaining a Vivid Fantasy … Continue reading →

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Wedging Romance into Fantasy

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Having romance in a fantasy story seems to be a kiss of death for some people.  At least today since I remember most fantasy books I read in my youth had some type of romantic subplot.  Is there anything you … Continue reading →

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Two Year Anniversary for Beginning of a Hero!

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

COVER ART BY JASON PEDERSEN As I finish writing the Prologue for Book 10, I realized something that I should have paid more attention to. February 24th is the 2 year anniversary for BEGINNING OF A HERO! So I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: Torn by Kate Sparkes

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Aren Tiernal knows that safety is an illusion, that his cruel and powerful brother Severn will never forgive his betrayal. Still, returning to Tyrea to challenge Severn for the throne would be suicide. It’s not until Severn himself comes to collect what’s … Continue reading →

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Romance in Non-Romance Fiction

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Because I don’t feel like getting work done today! Seriously though, this is such a hot button topic.  People take romantic storylines seriously, especially outside of that genre.  In fact, I see many complain about it appearing in other stories.  … Continue reading →

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