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The Kusari-Gama of Kira Grasdon

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, Kira Grasdon was a one-scene character who complained about an injured hand and then had a run-in with Kellia.  That was it for her until an editing run placed her in a sparring match with Luke Callindor, Kellia, … Continue reading →

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Ask-A-Character: Kira Grasdon in the Hot Seat #fantasy

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Quest of the Brokenhearted is available for 99 cents throughout July! Imagine my surprise when I saw I didn’t have a post for today.  Yeah, I’ll admit that I didn’t plan anything since I was focused more on the book release.  … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Aganippe the Cuvier

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

First teaser after Quest of the Brokenhearted went live for 99 cents.  So, exciting.  While this isn’t Kira’s first battle in the story, this is the first official champion that she faces.  I had a lot of fun writing the scene … Continue reading →

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Lacarsis the City of Evil: The Myths

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Most of the action in Quest of the Brokenhearted takes place in the city of Lacarsis, which has been a slight mystery in the Windemere books.  It’s been mentioned a handful of times in other books, but only as a place … Continue reading →

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Tears of a Battered Hero

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Symbol of courage Expected to bend Yet never break Ignoring the human side That all heroes should possess * A limit has been reached Tears flow Down cheeks marred with dirt And blood friend and foe A heroic spirit crumbles … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Welcome to Lacarsis

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Almost forgot to put one of these up.  I wanted to give people a good look at Lacarsis, which I guess can be seen as a spoiler.  This was also my best chance to introduce Princess Cyrena.  Meant to pick … Continue reading →

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Evolution of Quest of the Broken-Hearted

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The biggest influence behind Quest of the Broken-Hearted was Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.  I liked the idea of an adventure taking place in a castle full of monsters that the hero is either trying to clear out or escape from.  … Continue reading →

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7 Potentially Useful Tips for Spin-Offs: I Make No Promises

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Even though we see so many, the spin-off is not something that should be entered into lightly.  There’s more than one story on the line and an author can break an entire world apart with a bad sequel.  So, here … Continue reading →

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Available Now! ‘The Contract’ by John W. Howell & Gwen M. Plano #bookboost #fathersday

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The CONTRACT between heaven and earth By John W. Howell & Gwen M. Plano Thank you, Charles, for inviting us to join you today. We are very grateful to be featured on your Legends of Windemere blog. Though Windemere is … Continue reading →

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Tools of the Telling Trade: Zodiac Signs

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Most people have seen or at least heard of horoscopes, which use astrological signs going either by the month or the year.  I posts the only picture I could find that had the two side by side, but I just … Continue reading →

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