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Origins Revisited: Gabriel the God of Destiny

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Weaver of Destiny.  Lord of Hell.  Father of the Song Casters.  The Tri-God.  This guy has a lot of names that I haven’t even discovered yet.  Now, it is awkward doing an origin for Gabriel because he’s all me and … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Should I Use Destiny?

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Very few tropes are as common in fantasy as the destined heroes. This motivation has existed since the days of mythology and continues to be used today. Authors find twists and variations on the concept of destiny and fate, but … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Thoughts on Karma

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Everyone seems to have their own thoughts on karma.  It’s a fairly ephemeral concept from what I can tell.  So, let’s just dive into the questions and see how many different versions of karma can exist. What is your definition … Continue reading →

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Being the Chosen One is a Curse

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common tropes in fiction is the ‘Chosen One’. This is a character who is destined to go on the adventure and, many times, win.  This trope traditionally removes all tension once it’s revealed.  It’s only in … Continue reading →

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A Message on Dawn Fangs from Gabriel the Destiny God

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello.  I am Gabriel.  I am Windemere’s God of Destiny as well as the Lord of Hell the Fire Realm and the Chaos Void.  This is why they call me the Tri-God.  Some of my may know me from the … Continue reading →

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Destruction of Potential

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Born with a goal Yet not with a promise Every human Given a plan Shown by dreams and skills That society denies Crumbling their truth Until a husk remains Smiling with pride At basic survival Ignoring the scar Of what … Continue reading →

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Fate of the Self-Righteous

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Much of the self-righteous character depends on the landing.  You can have them be a jerk for the entire story and then redeem them with a good ending.  I don’t mean good as in happy, but a well-written one.  There … Continue reading →

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Where Did My Titles Come From? #fantasy #dystopia #vampires

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I was asked to make a post about the origin of my book titles.  I have done this a little, but not in depth.  Then, I realized that I’m not that subtle when it comes to these things.  I … Continue reading →

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A Hero’s Fate Is Not Always Simple

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The fate of the champions and the Baron has always been swirling in my head as I wrote the books.  Once I reached Warlord of the Forgotten Age, I had to make choices on who gets what ending.  It’s both a … Continue reading →

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Derailing Destiny: From the Good and the Bad

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Destiny has always been strange in Windemere.  Not as absolute as one would think because free will is a factor.  A person may be destined to be in a certain place at a certain time, but it isn’t foretold how … Continue reading →

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