Tag Archives: history

History of a World in Print

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago in February, I wrote about the use of writing a history for a fantasy world.  It brings depth and characters can mention past events like we do.  Gives your world a more organic feel. This time I’m going … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of Today: Olivia Stocum

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s volunteer is a hard-working indie author who has seen a lot of success with her debut novel.  She has done a lot for her book from bookmarks to e-signings to a book trailer you can find on Youtube and … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: S. K. Nicholls

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of today’s volunteers is a fellow Indie Author whose Historical Fiction novel just came out in paperback.  Seriously, this happened last night.  She’s worked really hard on this story, so give it a read.  If the cover above is … Continue reading →

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Brief History of the Callindors

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Ever since the first book of Legends of Windemere, the Callindor name has been mentioned as legendary.  Unfortunately, readers have only had Luke to go by on the prowess of the family, which isn’t the greatest advertisement.  So, this is … Continue reading →

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And the Mob Screams, “Simpsons Did It!” (Is Originality Possible?)

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Now that you’ve decided to be an author, I’m sure you have a marvelous idea.  Can I hear it?  Oh, like Twilight.  Not like Twilight?  Explain more.  So, it’s like Harry Potter?  Don’t give me attitude.  Oh, like Romance of … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Research & the Western Genre by Briana Vedsted

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I have a guest blog from Briana Vedsted a young author who is working on getting her first officially published.  Her book is a Western entitled ‘Me and Billy the Kid’ and she has done a lot of research … Continue reading →

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Present Vs. Past Tense: A Curious History

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure people are sick of me talking about this, but I’ve been discussing this topic with a few friends since my last outburst.  Now, I’ve found that some of my friends who read my book and support me are … 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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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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