Tag Archives: fiction

Elemental Uses: Fire Is More Than Destruction

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Today and next week, I’m going to be doing some posts on the classical Four Element system that gets used in magic a lot.  Not only going through the history, but showing various ways to use it.  Typically, you see … Continue reading →

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2017 Top 5: #3- Fashion and Fiction with Our Guests C.S. Boyack and Lisa Burton

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

This was a guest post by C.S. Boyack done on March 19. The doorbell rang at the writing cabin, and Lisa Burton the robot girl answered. “Charles Yallowitz, what brings you out here?” She gave him a huge hug. “Hi, … Continue reading →

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Profiles in Sun and Blood: Characters of ‘War of Nytefall’

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Next Thursday will start the War of Nytefall character profiles in order to introduce the 13 main characters.  You’ll get to learn about their origins, personality, and a little bit about their roles without getting into spoilers.  I don’t have pictures for … Continue reading →

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2017 Top 5: #5- Short Stories vs Novels: A Taste of Both Worlds

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

(This whole thing was a lot more difficult than I realized it would be.  A lot of the top 5 ended up being promos that didn’t work any more.  So, I stuck with things that were topics for conversation and … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Tournaments and Festivals

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

This probably pertains more to anime and manga, but tournaments and festivals are nearly impossible to avoid.  Just finished watching Shakugana No Shana Season 2 and a few episodes went to a festival.  There was also one in Rosario Vampire, … Continue reading →

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Windemere and Windemere: The Origins and Name Shares

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the things I run into the most online is the question of where I took the name Windemere from.  Many people think I snagged it from an existing place.  Specifically, a lake area in England that might actually … Continue reading →

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Lorelei the Muse is Here with ‘The Hat’ by C.S. Boyack #newrelease @virgilante

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Thank you for having me over, Charles. Before we get started, yes, I am an honest to the Gods Greek Muse. The author C. S. Boyack is my charge. My job is to inspire him any way I can. Craig … Continue reading →

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The Art of Bantering: Not As Easy As You Think

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

What exactly is banter these days?  I know the official definition is a ‘playful or friendly exchange of teasing remarks’.  Not exactly like what you see in one of the above examples, but I keep seeing examples of banter that … Continue reading →

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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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