Tag Archives: fiction

Character Poem: Luke Callindor

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

  Born to fame Trained a warrior Heir to a legacy of legends Yet greener than the grass Handsome and skilled As best a youngling can be Replacing experience with courage Immature and bold Doing the unthinkable As if daring … Continue reading →

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So That’s What Book 5 is About?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned a few times that The Compass Key has had more battles than the other 4 books of Legends of Windemere combined.  It’s been worrisome because it feels like it isn’t me, but it works for the story.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want in Female Characters?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the big things about Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is the introduction of Nyx and Trinity.  They are the female spellcasters for both sides of the conflict and I think they’re badasses.  Very powerful and very … Continue reading →

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City Poem: Gaia

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The western Sister Largest of her siblings Bustling with every race From orc to elf to calico Each living side by side As griffins guard the sky Sun glints off the tower Built by rainbow stones Cascading on a marketplace … Continue reading →

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Pointy End Goes Into The Other Man

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Many people believe it is that easy when it comes to swordsmanship.  You can see it in writing where characters are stabbing others with amazing precision and no resistance.  As if blocking and dodging are illegal.  There are many moves … Continue reading →

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Goodread Giveaway! Now in Widget Form!

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I just set up a Goodreads Giveaway for Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero.  This giveaway is for 3 signed copies of my first novel and will run until the end of August to help promote the sequel. As … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere Prints

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

These paintings are done by Jason Pedersen.  He is highly talented as you can see.  He also sells prints of his paintings.  If you want either of the Legends of Windemere cover art paintings as a print, he can make … Continue reading →

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So Jamie’s Got a Gun (Part 2 of Weapons in Writing Series)

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I know I said I would be posting these on Wednesday, but I couldn’t let this one wait.  I know practically nothing about firearms.  I stick to medieval weaponry in my books, so I’ve never had to research.  TJ Therien … Continue reading →

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Test Scene: It Had to Come Down to This

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I came up with an idea for a much later book.  It’s part of the final battle between Nyx and Trinity, which isn’t a spoiler because it’s made very clear that they are going to have a fight like this.  … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: Gabriel, God of Destiny

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I’m pulling out one of my gods for an interview.  Gabriel is the God of Destiny and the Lord of Hell.  In Windemere, Hell is only the plane of fire, but there are demons and anyone killed by fire … Continue reading →

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