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On Sale Until May 5th

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

        ★★SALE★★ONLY $1.99!!! Amazon (US): http://amzn.to/1jhxrow  Amzaon (UK): http://amzn.to/1eeCw0t  A portion of all royalties from Crashing Back Down are donated by the author to The Marcie Mazzola Foundation. #BookSale #NAromance #1click

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Loyalty Broken Without Warning or Reason

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common twists is the ‘Betrayal’ and I wrote about this once before.  This is where a lot of depth and growth can come from.  A traitor can ruin plans and destroy group cohesion in one simple … Continue reading →

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To Trash a Romance or Not to Trash a Romance?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Now if violence happens with no reaction then sex/relationships have the opposite problem.  Many authors take an approach that the best way to stir things up is to screw with a romantic subplot.  That is a good method, but you … Continue reading →

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From Noble Hero to Murderer and Back Again

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Something I’ve started to find odd in fantasy books is that most characters have no problem taking a human life.  I can understand monsters, but it’s rare that a fantasy hero will have any hesitation in killing.  Even if they’ve … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Character Code Consistency?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You ever read a story and the character does something that seems out of place?  Maybe the noble hero flat out killed someone for insulting him.  Perhaps the villain laid waste to an entire town and left the school alone … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Chris, Jo, Melissa, & Adam

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s the last day of the Monster/Magic Item/Whatever fun and here are all of the people who shot me short lists.  First up is Chris McMullen: Kheyjm An aquatic predator found in the open ocean, the Kheyim travel in schools.  … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from M T McGuire

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s list comes from M T McGuire!  Enjoy the weekend! Gralark A member of the crow family, this bird has a grainy coloration to help blend in with the wheat fields.  It feeds off insects and rodents, using its camouflage … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Kirsten

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s creations are courtesy of Kirsten! Hoggleban A short, squat goblinoid that is covered in patches of yellow grass on its back.  Hogglebans have wide noses and big eyes because they spend much of their time in the dirt.  They … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Lawrence Grodecki

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Going to take it a little slower today because . . . I might have crammed too many into the first 3 posts and realized I’ll run out of things before next Monday.  My goal is to have this run … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Jackie and Katie

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Hope everyone is enjoying this series while I’m tackling the toddler during Spring Break.  Working from the phone isn’t as easy or fun as the laptop.  First clutch of critters and creations are from Jackie Mallon: Jiggywiffle Hiding within the … Continue reading →

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