Tag Archives: fiction

‘Vacation’ Goals

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’ll be putting in a few video game themes due to a wave of nostalgia.  I haven’t played a video game in a while because I lack the time, am 2 console generations behind, and most of my games … Continue reading →

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Quest of the Broken-Hearted (Possible Spoilers?)

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I can say that only know of 3 characters who are confirmed to survive Legends of Windemere.  The rest are still up in the air, which has left me with having to create alternate endings.  One such ending can lead … Continue reading →

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Resurrection of Characters

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A common quest in fantasy series is the concept of ‘Resurrection’.  A hero has fallen and the remaining warriors go to revive him.  The main villain has been killed and there is now a plan to bring him back to … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Apprentices

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Chosen by their thirteenth year To follow in a master’s steps They wave farewell to youth and home While preparing for their tasks Some will sweat among the anvils While others ache within the woods Many learn of herbs to … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: Timoran Wrath

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Yes, I know these character interviews have been about as successful as an All You Can Eat Bacon Bar in a Jewish Temple.  Still, Timoran deserves a chance to get a few questions even if you haven’t read the book. … Continue reading →

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Author Perspective versus Reader Perspective?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You would think this is something that an author would be aware of, but I’ve found that many of us get confused by perspectives on our works that don’t match our own.  There’s an odd pause that one has when … Continue reading →

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Strange Plot with Major Repercussions: Allowed or Not?

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

So I’m nearing the end of writing Book 7 of Legends of Windemere.  After that a break for birthday and Passover with future series outlining.  Then I either jump into Book 8 or start editing Book 5.  This post is … Continue reading →

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Who Can Use Magic? Depends on the World

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s an odd debate within the fantasy circles.  Okay, another odd debate.  Let’s face it, people. Fantasy readers and authors will go to war over how a world should work, the use of elves, rate of character death, and whatever … Continue reading →

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Ye’s Olde Magic Shoppe (On the corner of Dragon Avenue and Peacock Lane)

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to Ye’s Olde Magic Shoppe!  I’m Ye, owner and former sorcerer.  So, what can I get you?  Why did I quit magic and open a shop?  I’m not legally allowed to answer that question.  So, what is young wizard … Continue reading →

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Timoran Wrath: The Wise Wildman (Possible Spoilers)

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Timoran Wrath is a new character that appears in Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune.  Now, I’m not going to do any themes here that spoil his story.  In fact, there isn’t much I can say about him.  He … Continue reading →

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