Tag Archives: fantasy

Monster Origin: Dragons

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First a note:  Tomorrow might be the last posting of ‘Beginning of a Hero’.  I haven’t decided if I want to go higher than 25 parts, especially since I’m so close to actually publishing the book.  I wish I had … Continue reading →

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Island of the Bleeding Blade

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Deep within the thousand isles That create the lunar serpent Lays an island made of man Composed of his bone and flesh A simple shore of gathered muck Around a growing mountain Made of the fallen worthless Skulls dot the … Continue reading →

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Chapter Section Length

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I sit here staring at a 4 page chapter section.  I remember writing sections that were 8-13 pages long in the previous books with a few at 6 or 7.  So, I wonder if there is something wrong with a … Continue reading →

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This One’s About Sex

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Got your attention?  Well, I wasn’t really lying, but for anyone that has followed me for long enough, you know I’m more into writing the tease, cuddle, post-coital (thanks, Big Bang Theory), and everything other than the actual act.  Something … Continue reading →

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Icing On My Cake

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Just received this from Jason Pedersen who is doing my cover art.  The title and author name is the only thing missing.  This means Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero could quiet possibly be available by the end of … Continue reading →

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The Kitty People

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I forgot that the last section of Beginning of a Hero introduced another facet of Windemere.  I had focused on the dragon, which is standard for fantasy worlds and people would be more surprised if I didn’t have them.  Then … Continue reading →

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Boozin’ With Fantasy

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Drink tequila with a pixie To say no would be quite risky Chug vodka with a gnome You may never find your home Down jager with a wight It will help to stop your fright Slurp whiskey with a dragon … Continue reading →

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Origin: Trinity and the Chaos Elves

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In the world of Dungeons & Dragons, there is a race of subterranean, evil elves called the Drow.  These are incredibly favored by gamemasters because you inevitably get a squeal of excitement around the table simply from saying Drow.  Personally, … Continue reading →

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All Mine (I Guess I’m in a Poetic Mood Today)

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I stare across the void Cracking my knuckles And grinning like a fiend Prismatic fire ripples Across my arms Held in front To conduct my symphony Raising mountains And sinking seas I make the warming sun To bathe my world … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Standards

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Noble thieves and evil priests Damsels in distress Champions chosen by ancient gods Given weapons rare and keen Wizards brewing within tall towers Sorceresses casting into roiling cauldrons Elves and dwarves at endless war While orcs batter at the doors … Continue reading →

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