Tag Archives: magic

Guest Post on Tarot by Oloriel Moonshadow

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Thank you to Oloriel Moonshadow for writing a great post on Books and Tarot. Books and stories are no strangers to mentioning Tarot, the divination tool and practice. The curiosity for the unknown, improvable, emotional and untouchable is inspiring quills … Continue reading →

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So you want to use Elemental magic in your story?

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Last week I talked about elements in fiction. Today, I’ll make that helpful . . . entertaining . . . I promised a list, so I’m going to do it. Don’t say I never deliver even if the end result … Continue reading →

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TONIGHT! 8-11 PM EST! #WINDEMERESPEAKS TWUBS CHAT!

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is the day!  Well tonight.  Ask Charles E. Yallowitz or any of the Windemere characters a question.  Though try to avoid spoilers. So wonder how to get in on the fun? Just follow these instructions: Go to Twubs Chat. … Continue reading →

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Reminder and Call for Volunteers

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

WINDEMERE TWUBS CHAT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21 8-11 PM EST. INSTRUCTIONS TO BE POSTED ON SATURDAY There we go.  That gets the reminder out of the way. Now for the volunteer part.  I’m going to be releasing LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Wanna Talk To?

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

As part of the Hype month/period/whatever for the next book.  I’m thinking of reviving the unlucky character interviews.  I can hear the complaints or the sound of crickets since these things tended to fail in the later days.  Still, I’m … Continue reading →

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The Outline: A Plotter’s Plan

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of my writing system that makes me … Continue reading →

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Two Year Anniversary for Beginning of a Hero!

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

COVER ART BY JASON PEDERSEN As I finish writing the Prologue for Book 10, I realized something that I should have paid more attention to. February 24th is the 2 year anniversary for BEGINNING OF A HERO! So I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: Torn by Kate Sparkes

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Aren Tiernal knows that safety is an illusion, that his cruel and powerful brother Severn will never forgive his betrayal. Still, returning to Tyrea to challenge Severn for the throne would be suicide. It’s not until Severn himself comes to collect what’s … Continue reading →

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Throwback Post: These Are Not Rules of Fantasy

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m drawing out a popular post from July 4, 2014.  I’m still standing by this, but a year hasn’t even passed.  As usual, I don’t edit these when I put them back up for another look.  I might be doing … Continue reading →

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A Career Built Off One World

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t know if the number is right, but I think Discworld by Terry Prachett is 45 Books long.  Xanth by Piers Anthony is in the 30’s.  Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan is 15 Books.  Legends of Windemere by … Continue reading →

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