Tag Archives: fiction

Life of an Innocent Bystander

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Do we really consider innocent bystanders when we’re writing action or disaster scenes that take place in residential areas?  I mean, we know they’re there and write them in to show the carnage.  Maybe we purposely put one in a … Continue reading →

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Lovey Dovey Mushy Stuff in Fiction

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

 Cuddles and kisses Saccharine dripping From the pages While others look on From both worlds Puppy love First love Slipping into other genres Giving characters A chance to be more human Yet it can be out of place Smooching among … Continue reading →

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When More Than a Sword or Axe Will Do

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

First of all, my wife is the one who introduced me to this movie that we own, watched once, and I still can’t remember.  One of those really corny fantasy ones that involved finding a special weapon to save the … Continue reading →

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David’s Demon Design Department Store

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome and try not to breathe in too much of the sulfur.  We’re in the middle of a clearance sale, so the summonings are coming fast and a little sloppy.  Oh, step around that puddle, which I assure you was … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Ruins: Vines, Sand, Snakes, & More Vines

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

You can’t have a fantasy world without some ruins, but there’s always the question of how to create them.  Okay, so many authors might come off as simply cobbling together a bunch of broken buildings and wastelands.  Yet, there’s much … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Immortal Mother and Daughter

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s another teaser from Warlord of the Forgotten Age and there is a little more meat to this one.  So, just a warning there and I hope you enjoy.

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Saying Good-Bye

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

With Legends of Windemere: Warlord of the Forgotten Age, I’ve been thinking a lot about goodbyes.  There are the ones I’m giving to characters that I’ll never write again for various reasons.  There are those that are being said or unsaid between … Continue reading →

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The Fate of Fizzle

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

He isn’t a champion, but the series wouldn’t be the same without him.  Fizzle has come to the rescue many times as well as needing help.  It’s always been a little vague if he is an agent of destiny or … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Melsha

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s another excerpt from Warlord of the Forgotten Age, which is proving to be a tough one.  As usual, I’m doing the break and hopefully there aren’t any spoilers are in here.  Always hard to tell.

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Twisting the End of a Series

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Endings are difficult and you need to be careful about being predictable.  You also need to creature closure and not draw it out for too long.  After years, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to end Legends of Windemere.  One … Continue reading →

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