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Can Heroes Be Homesick?

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not even sure if I can make a big post about this.  The idea came to my mind when I was thinking about how heroes in fantasy go on big adventures.  Can’t remember many of them getting homesick.  Not … Continue reading →

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Music of Legends of Windemere: Curse of the Dark Wind

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Today we have the three songs that I connect Legends of Windemere: Curse of the Dark Wind.  Without any spoilers, there is a curse that involves a dark wind.  I know, totally shocking.  I found these a little easier to do … Continue reading →

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Music of Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Another head-scratcher, which makes me wonder why I took on this crazy challenge.  I listened to music all through writing these books, but my mind struggles when it comes to thinking of specific songs.  Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key is … Continue reading →

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Music of Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back to the musical fun!  Things are getting more difficult because I’m terrible at remembering songs and keep changing favorite artists.  A title or single line might make me think of a book, which isn’t good enough for this … Continue reading →

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Music of Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back.  We’re moving along and having some fun.  Today is the day for volume three: Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies.  This is when the big plot is revealed, Sari debuts, and Luke Callindor gets into the biggest amount … Continue reading →

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Path to Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First some highlights of last week and next week: If you haven’t already, check out my interview/chat with Sally Ember, Ed. D. on Youtube. Cast your vote for who gets an excerpt during the last week in November.  I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Themes of Allure of the Gypsies

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There are quite a few themes in Allure of the Gypsies, but most of them are character specific.  Friendship carries over from the other books, so you can bet it’s an ongoing theme.  How far will you go for friends … Continue reading →

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Location Poem: Haven

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Quaint and calm Fringed by serene forests Haven nestles in the hills Where bees buzz And lazy windmills spin Home to epic heroes Yet not filled with pesky guests Only merchants come to call For precious candy Or weapons made … Continue reading →

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Hometown Changes

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I have walked this road From stroller to today Witnessing the changes My supermarket died Yet the bowling alley stands A streetlight by my high school Wish it was there for me Old signs still on the library New signs … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek: Return to Haven (Allure of the Gypsies)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“Your hometown looks very quaint, Luke,” Nyx mentions from the edge of the flower-covered hill that they had camped on. Reveling in the fresh breeze, she takes in the sight of the modest town sitting a mile away. Plumes of … Continue reading →

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