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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 7

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

The grass is still moist with dew by the time Luke and Stiletto come within sight of the military academy. Luke is awe-struck by the academy, which is surrounded by an enormous wooden wall. Even more impressive than the wall … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 6

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Luke finally stops running when he comes to a river. He turns to look at the sobbing messenger who is limping a few feet behind him. Stiletto trots behind the stranger, keeping a cautious eye on him. The protective dog … Continue reading →

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Stiletto

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

This dog might appear to be a very minor character and I fully admit to forgetting about him time to time when I first wrote Beginning of a Hero. Truthfully, he barely showed up once the first chapter was over. … Continue reading →

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The Next . . .

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Many times I have been asked who I write like. Do I want to be the next Tolkien, Lewis, Jordan, etc.? I never liked this question because it immediately makes me think that people expect me to be unoriginal. I … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 5

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

“What is this important mission that Duke Solomon has for me?” asks a tall man in shiny platemail. The towering warrior stands in the middle of a clearing with the remains of a large campsite scattered around him. A gray … Continue reading →

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Thieves and Laughter

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

I like writing scenes with manipulative thieves in them.  It’s surprisingly entertaining  writing both sides of this type of exchange. One side has to believable, but also subtly bend the truth that the reader is aware of. The other side … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 4

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Visindor Forest remains at peace as it has every morning for centuries. Birds sing and shimmering pixies play tag in the warm sunlight. Glistening droplets of dew cover the leaves and grass as animals quietly venture out of their homes. … Continue reading →

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Game vs. Book: Difference in the Details

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

At the age of thirteen, I was introduced to Dungeons & Dragons, which opened the door to several other dice-based roleplaying games. This hobby lasted through college and a few years beyond. If you think I’m outing myself as a … Continue reading →

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Luke Callindor

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking that since tomorrow’s post is about the difficulty in converting D&D game characters into book characters and Luke makes his website debut on Friday, I should talk about him. Luke Callindor was created in my freshman year … Continue reading →

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Rare Gloating

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Finished writing a full chapter in one day. Probably never going to do it again for a long time, but it feels nice to get something like that accomplished.

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