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Goodkindles ‘Review’: Feedback Requested

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I was recently introduced to Goodkindles, which is a site that posts a book description for e-book authors.  I was shown this site by Gwen Bristol and it costs $7-$25.  I haven’t seen any difference in services depending on your … Continue reading →

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History of Your World Part 1 The Sequel

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I guess I’m on a Mel Brooks kick today, but that’s not the point of this.  I was thinking about world building, which is something that most fantasy authors have to do.  There are different levels of depth that you … Continue reading →

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Origins: Kira Grasdon

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned how some characters alter stories because of their personality or evolve groups.  Sari with the sexual undertones and gypsies.  Fritz with gnomes and Aedyn with priests.  Nyx with magic and Trinity with the chaos elves.  Well, I may … Continue reading →

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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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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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