Tag Archives: fantasy

A Big Thank You From Windemere

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I saved this for the end of the day, so I could catch any posts that happened on the 31st.  I want to say a VERY BIG thank you to everyone who posted, reblogged, retweeted, allowed me to guest blog, … Continue reading →

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Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Rankings

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Got curious and decided to see if I was already ranked.  Ranked 11,173 and the following: #27 on Hot New Epic Fantasy eBook Release #30 on Hot New Sword & Sorcery eBook Release #39 on Hot New Action & Adventure … 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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On Sale Now! Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower for .99 Cents!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The day has come, everyone!  Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is live on Amazon.com!  See the adventure that Luke Callindor and his friends have found themselves in now.  Meet the hot-tempered, magic-hurling Nyx and her cunning rival Trinity … Continue reading →

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Point of No Return

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is in review for Createspace and I’ll be setting it up for Amazon review by 9PM.  An energy shot is going to help me get to midnight and hopefully see it go live.  … Continue reading →

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Character Poem: Nyx

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Violet eyes burn with flames Gentleness buried Under a storm of fury Magic is not at her fingertips It is in her veins A powerful child of aura Blazing scourge Upon the battlefield Cast from home and comfort To discover … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in a Sequel?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

                So this is the big question that actually started my idea for these types of posts.  Since Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is a sequel, I’m really curious to see … Continue reading →

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City Poem: Freedom

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

End of the river road Where the Scar Cuts the town in half Nobles lounge in vast estates Behind the walls and bridges Safe from pirate fleets That crash and fail upon the stones Welcome to the Southern Sister Where … Continue reading →

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Character Poem: Fizzle

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tiny dragon Wings of crimson silk Dainty and fragile upon sight Might stronger than one thinks Spells of ancient lore Waiting in his mind Settling on his tongue Among the apple seeds and mist Fizzle is sweet To all that … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Warriors and Casters?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the early challenges I had with writing fantasy is the urge to have Swiss Army knife characters.  The caster could fight without magic and the warrior would gain the ability to cast powerful magic.  I was in high … Continue reading →

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